Country Chord Changes
March 9, 2013 2 CommentsLearn a classic country chord progression in this lesson
Acoustic Course
Ray Lamontagne style chord progression
March 4, 2013 1 CommentToday we’ll use drone notes to create a Ray Lamontagne progression that he might use in one of his folk ballads
Deer Tick Style Lick
January 31, 2013 1 CommentLearn a dark country sounding riff in the style of Deer Tick using chromaticism and harmonic minor
Play Like Slowhand With The Clapton Scale
January 29, 2013 No CommentsToday we’ll modify the minor pentatonic scale like Eric Clapton to capture his signature unplugged sound.
Dreamy Lydian Chord Progression
December 29, 2012 2 CommentsCreate an atmospheric, dreamy riff using the lydian mode in this guitar lesson
Open Mic Chord Progressions
December 18, 2012 1 CommentLearn a funky chord progression that hearkens back to beatnik open mic nights.
Solo Guitar Has Never Been Easier!
January 10, 2012 No CommentsToday we’re looking at basic techniques used to create solo guitar pieces. Specifically, we’ll be discussing the concept of static melodies and changing chords for acoustic guitar.
Play Your Guitar Like a Drum
August 4, 2011 No CommentsLearn to play your guitar percussively, adding in thumps, taps, clicks, and harmonics to create a driving rhythm with your playing.
Arrange “My Coutry Tis of Thee” for Solo Guitar
August 4, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got a different type of lesson today, we’re going to look at how one might arrange a melody for solo guitar. To demonstrate, we’re going to use the classic tune “My Country Tis of Thee.”
Open Moveable Chords
August 4, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re going to explore a critical acoustic guitar concept – open moveable chords. These shapes create an open, full, beautiful sound perfect for pop, rock, and other styles. So let’s get started!
Create Your Own Chords
August 3, 2011 No CommentsThis lesson is for you more creative players out there. Basically we’re going to take familiar shapes and then manipulate them in certain ways to get some brand new sounds. Enjoy guys!
Creative Capo Uses
August 3, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ve got a crazy capo trick to show you which will give you an awesome open sound unlike anything you’ve heard!
Bass Note Chords for Acoustic Players
August 3, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re going to share a neat acoustic approach to bass note chords that players like Dave Matthews have used to create some classic hits. It’s easy and sounds awesome!
Haunting and Dark Acoustic 7th Chords
August 3, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson you’re going to see 7th chords in a whole new light, and the effect will be haunting and beautiful at the same time. So let’s get started!
1 String Scale With Open Strings
August 3, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got a super simple trick to show you today that will fill your sound out and give your riffs a jangly, almost Gaelic quality. We’ll show you how!