What You Need
Welcome to your first ever lesson! Here we’ll talk about gear you’ll need to get rockin!
Welcome to your first ever lesson! Here we’ll talk about gear you’ll need to get rockin!
So you’ve got a guitar, but what the heck do call everything? We’re here to help :)
Learn the proper way the hold the instrument to make it as easy and comfortable to play as possible.
Time to learn the correct way to hold a pick! Everyone’s got a different technique, but we’re going to teach you the universally accepted way.
Next up we’re going to learn the names of the strings! These are going to be the actual musical notes, and we’ve got a nifty little trick to memorizing them!
No matter your skill level, you’ll only sound good if you’re in tune! Today we’ll show you how!
Today we’re taking off the training wheels and teaching you how to tune by ear! This one may take a while to master, but you will in time!
Time to look at proper left hand technique! We want to develop good habits early on, so really absorb what we’re talking about here!
A lot goes into proper picking, and good technique will help make you a faster better player as you develop. Get the scoop here!
Tab, short for tablature, is the main way guitarists read music. It’s super easy, and we’ll break it down nice and slow to make sure you get it!
Time to learn one of the best exercises for getting your fingers into shape. Finger strength is at the heart of guitar playing, and this is one of the best exercises you can do!
Welcome to melodies 1! Today we’re learning the Led Zeppelin riff “Dazed and Confused,” which is super easy yet super heavy. Enjoy!
Learn to play the main riff from this Chicago classic.
Here we’ll be learning the lead part to Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” In a future lesson, we’ll be looking at the chords, but for now, just have fun with this cool little solo!
Badu bum bum bum, here comes “Another One Bites the Dust!” Everybody knows this riff for a reason – because it’s awesome. The picking is getting a bit trickier, but you guys should be ok!
Nirvana helped start the alternative rock movement and brought with them some classic guitar riffs. Here’s one of Kurt’s best.
Dig out your red shirt and pants, cause today we’re learning the main riff to “7 Nation Army”
Hey guys, today we’re checking out the main riff of “Sunshine of Your Love.” This is a must know in every guitar player’s arsenal, and another step in our melodies 2 series.
In this lesson we’ll be learning the main lead riff to “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen. We’ll use three strings so this might require more coordination than our previous riffs!
One of the trippiest songs ever made, “Inna Gotta Davida” is one of the first truly heavy riffs ever. Enjoy folks!
We’re going old school metal for the main hook of this Judas Priest song. Grab your leather and get rockin!
Grab your black suit and sunglasses for this one (purring optional)!
Welcome to the world of chords! Our first step: learn to read chord diagrams
Finally, time to learn our first three chords! We’ve got three on the table for today: E, E minor, and E7
The next family of chords is the A family! Only one more to go after this and then we can start learning some real songs!
Now on to the D family of chords! Three new chords but nothing you guys can’t handle!
Proper strumming can make the difference between an amateur a pro. We’ll get you started strumming the right way!
Straight out of “Animal House,” it’s “Louie Louie.” A great song to practice your new chords with!
In this lesson, we’ll take the chords we already know and apply them to a blues progression. This is a great one for jamming!
A must know for every guitar student. This is the opening riff that combines chords we know with single note picking.
We’re getting back to our melodies with Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung.” Sitting on a park bench!
This song really has it all, but today we’ll be looking at the main riff. Who says girls can’t rock too?
This is an all time great guitar riff and an 80′s classic. An awesome rocker from the usual dance-pop of Michael Jackson
Here we’re going to look at some rhythmic music fundamentals and how to count basic note values! Fun Fun!
Another back to basics lesson, this time looking at time signatures. Get ready to get groovin!
The four most important chords you’ll ever know! These four make up countless songs and are the secret weapon behind most songwriting.
Having some trouble changing chords? Then look no further!
To get some practice with the four main acoustic chords we are going to learn the Bob Dylan classic “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Enjoy guys!
Today we’re going to learn a brand new technique called alternate picking. This is essential to playing efficiently and quickly and is one of the secrets behind shredding.
To practice our alternate picking we’ve got a great riff from the mighty Led Zeppelin. “Heartbreaker” is super heavy but certainly within your reach. Good luck!
Grab your talk box because we’ve got a classic riff from the garden state native, this time it’s the main riff to Bon Jovi’s “Living On A Prayer.”
We’ve looked at the 34 time signature previously, but today we’re going to learn some of the most common strumming patterns you’ll need to play in this time signature.
“Working Class Hero” is a politically driven song about social injustice, but underneath the message lies a super catchy song in 34. We’ll teach you how to play it!
To get some more practice with the 34 time signature we’ve got a great song from the alternative rock band Staind. We hope you like it!
This Dylan masterpiece uses the 34 time signature to deliver a powerful message about an evolving world. Today we’ll show you how to play it.
We’ve got a new batch of chords today to check out today, including C, C7, G, G7, B7. With these, you’re well on your way to having a great handle on the open chords.
Grab your horn rimmed glasses because we’re taking a trip back to the 90′s to check out the Weezer classic “Undone (The Sweater Song).”
We’ve got a Hendrix classic to get some extra work with our newest batch of chords. This is an easy version that even a beginner can play and have fun with!
We’ve got a series of new strumming concepts in this lesson including missing, ties, and half notes. If you understand this lesson you’ll be well on your way to strumming mastery!
Today we’re learning the Guns N’ Roses classic “Sweet Child O Mine” to get some practice with our misses and folk strumming. Enjoy guys!
Today we’re going to learn about a nifty device every guitar player should have – the capo. We’ll show you what it is and how to use it!
In this lesson we’re going to learn a 90′s classic and all time great song, Oasis’s “Wonderwall.” This will be a fun way to get some practice with the capo.
Ok guys, here comes the toughest lesson yet. It’s time for the dreaded F chord, which involves a new technique called barring. It’s hard, but we know you guys can do it!
Today we’re learning the ultimate southern rock anthem to get some practice with the dreaded F chord. Raise your lighters and let’s get started!
To get more practice with the F chord, we’ve got an absolute classic, this time it’s The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” So let’s get started!
The Foo Fighters are one of the biggest bands today, but this is the song that started it all for Dave Grohl. So let’s get started!