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Recent Lessons

• August 14, 2026

  Strum & Sing "Runaway" by Del Shannon

  Learn to play this #1 hit from 1961! This song is a blast to play, as it features a fun key change and plenty of strumming flourishes to include. I teach it all, step by step!

• August 7, 2026

  [Updated] Practice Guide for "Brown Eyed Girl"

  I've created a brand new Practice Guide to accompany my popular Brown Eyed Girl lesson! Enjoy an updated visual companion helping you with chord shape finger positions, various ways to play the melodic intro riff, strumming, and much more.

• July 31, 2026

  "Ohio" by Crosby Stills Nash & Young

  Learn to play this CSNY protest classic from 1970! Features an iconic rock riff, which I'll teach you to play a few different ways. I also include strumming tips for the chorus, along with options for standard and Drop-D tunings.

• July 17, 2026

  Travis Picking Essentials: 10 New Pages of PDF Guides!

  This week I finished a batch of 5 new PDF guides for my in-progress Travis Picking Essentials course... and they're ready for you to download and print!

• July 16, 2026

  [Updated] How I Learned to Travis Pick with John Prine ft. Clay Pigeons

  I totally overhauled my 7 page PDF guide for this lesson! Plus, I recorded six zoomed videos showing the step-by-step exercises I recommend.

• July 3, 2026

  "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin (full song lesson)

  Learn to play each seciton of Led Zeppelin's 1969 classic! For each section, I teach several easier ways to play things – allowing you to strum & sing without worrying about copying Jimmy Page in all cases.

• June 21, 2026

  Dad-Inspired Songs for Father's Day

  To fathers past, present, or future — here's a roundup of songs I've taught that celebrate Dad! Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, and many other artists included.

• June 12, 2026

  "Ramble On" Acoustic Bassline Groove (Led Zeppelin)

  Learn a strummed version of this iconic Led Zeppelin bassline, made playable on an acoustic guitar! Includes a fun variation that allows continuous strumming throughout.

• June 6, 2026

  Melody, with Chords: "Love Me Tender"

  Learn to play Love Me Tender's melody and chords at the same time! This lesson uses Key of C chords (capo 2), which simplify things in several helpful ways.

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