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Dec 20, 2024
Here's a fingerstyle arrangement of Deck the Halls for you to settle into! This is a fun, relatively short song that you should be able to get up to speed with relatively quickly.
Dec 19, 2024
Check out this sing-and-strum arrangement I put together! I'll show you how to play this Christmas classic using (mostly) easy chords in the Key of G. Such a fun song to play!
December 13, 2024
For those of you who've wanted to easily gift a Song Notes membership to a friend or family member, you're in luck! Plus, check out two new PDF cheat sheets I made.
December 6, 2024
Let's fingerpick this classic from CSNY! While it's originally a piano-driven song, I came up with a easy-going Key of C arrangement I think you'll enjoy.
November 28, 2024
A collection of website & lesson updates from the past couple weeks, including a 20% discount code for Vidami pedals!
November 15, 2024
Let's dive into the 1974 classic from the Dead, with an acoustic-friendly arrangement using Key of G chords! I also show how you can include the catchy riffs wherever they occur, which is great way to channel the full spirit of this song.
November 12, 2024
A quick audience Q&A video, where I talk about how CAGED helps (or does not help) when learning songs. Featuring the main riff from Scarlet Begonias by the Grateful Dead, which I'll be teaching soon!
November 8, 2024
Watch the process of me transcribing the rhtyhm of an incredibly tricky song! All shown in real time, in writing. Featuring "Guitar Town" by Steve Earle.
Coming soon is Jambox – which shows all the video jam tracks I've made. It's note quite ready for the spotlight, but check it out if you like!
Most of the lessons on my website are 100% free. If you have the means, please show your support with a tip jar contribution. I put many hours into every lesson — but it only takes you a minute to make a donation. You have my thanks!
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!
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Dec 20, 2024
Here's a fingerstyle arrangement of Deck the Halls for you to settle into! This is a fun, relatively short song that you should be able to get up to speed with relatively quickly.
Dec 19, 2024
Check out this sing-and-strum arrangement I put together! I'll show you how to play this Christmas classic using (mostly) easy chords in the Key of G. Such a fun song to play!
December 13, 2024
For those of you who've wanted to easily gift a Song Notes membership to a friend or family member, you're in luck! Plus, check out two new PDF cheat sheets I made.
December 6, 2024
Let's fingerpick this classic from CSNY! While it's originally a piano-driven song, I came up with a easy-going Key of C arrangement I think you'll enjoy.
November 28, 2024
A collection of website & lesson updates from the past couple weeks, including a 20% discount code for Vidami pedals!
November 15, 2024
Let's dive into the 1974 classic from the Dead, with an acoustic-friendly arrangement using Key of G chords! I also show how you can include the catchy riffs wherever they occur, which is great way to channel the full spirit of this song.
November 12, 2024
A quick audience Q&A video, where I talk about how CAGED helps (or does not help) when learning songs. Featuring the main riff from Scarlet Begonias by the Grateful Dead, which I'll be teaching soon!
November 8, 2024
Watch the process of me transcribing the rhtyhm of an incredibly tricky song! All shown in real time, in writing. Featuring "Guitar Town" by Steve Earle.
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Coming soon is Jambox – which shows all the video jam tracks I've made. It's note quite ready for the spotlight, but check it out if you like!
Most of the lessons on my website are 100% free. If you have the means, please show your support with a tip jar contribution. I put many hours into every lesson — but it only takes you a minute to make a donation. You have my thanks!
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!
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