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MicroLesson: 079 – Slow, Acoustic Ballad

slow acoustic ballad guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML079) you’ll learn a slow, acoustic ballad that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed) … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 077 – Make those boring chords sound better

simple guitar chord ideas

In this MicroLesson (ML077), you'll learn how to take a basic chord progression and enhance it by playing chord embellishments. This will give you some new ways of approaching common chords. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 057 – Learn 3 Classic Rhythm Styles on Guitar (Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk)

Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML057) you'll learn how to strum 3 classic rhythms on guitar. Blues, bluegrass, and folk. Don't get too caught up in the labels of the patterns (I had to call them something) - you can use these techniques in just about anything. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 022 – Add Melody To Your Chords – Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Easy Rhythm Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML022), you’ll learn how to enhance basic chords (C, Am, Em, G) by working a simple melody in between the chords. I'll also show you several fill licks that you can use over each of the chords. The reason for learning this is to create more interesting rhythm arrangements. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 017 – Folk, Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Lesson

bluegrass rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML017), you'll learn how to play a classic bluegrass rhythm pattern. This includes picking out a simple melody line, while strumming the rhythm. You'll play the same pattern (down, down, up) throughout the whole thing with your right hand. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 016 – Play a Harmonized Lead in the Key of D

Easy guitar lesson - harmonized lead

In this MicroLesson (ML016), you'll learn how to play a harmonized lead in the key of D. This takes advantage of the open D string and allows you to improvise a lead / rhythm on top of it. Very easy to play as well. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 005 – 1, 4, 5 Progression Using E Chord Shape

blues progression guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson, I'll show you how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression using the E chord shape. I've also included some fill licks to get you thinking about how to improvise lead over this progression. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 004 – Rhythm Variations on a C chord

guitar lesson - variations on a c chord

In this MicroLesson I'll show you 2 rhythm variations that you can use with a C chord. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 002 – Chord Variations in A

guitar lesson- chord scales

In this MicroLesson, I'll show you 2 patterns that you can use up the neck of the guitar to create chord variations in the key of A. This uses the A Mixolydian Scale. … [Read more...]

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