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Recent Lessons

• June 3, 2023

  Pentatonic Fun with Billy Strings' "Lonely At The Top" Riff

  Here's a look at how Billy Strings plays the amazing intro riff in his fantastic cover of "Lonely At The Top" (originally by Jamey Johnson).

• June 2, 2023

  Major Pentatonic Scales in Open Position

  Looking for a handy reference guide showing the major pentatonic scales for the most common major chords, in open position? You're in luck!

• May 27, 2023

  "Fast Car" Riff, Explained Step-by-Step!

  Let's dive into the iconic "Fast Car" riff, from Tracy Chapman's 1988 classic. I'll walk you through a few ways to play it, from beginner to advanced.

• May 23, 2023

  Uncle John's Band

  Learn to play the Grateful Dead classic from 1970! I'll include a simplified approach to strumming & rhythm, allowing you to jump right in & hit the ground running.

• May 16, 2023

  Learn the Percussive Slap Strum, Step by Step

  Here's a step-by-step guide to learning one of my favorite strumming techniques! Use it to get a percussive thwack! on your down-strums - which sounds great.

• May 12, 2023

  Tips for Writing Guitar Tabs (on Paper and iPad)

  Curious how to write guitar tabs, whether on paper or using an iPad? Check this out! I include a free blank tab template for you to download & use yourself.

• May 8, 2023

  First Steps with the "Amie" Intro Riff

  Here's a step-by-step guide to learning the opening riff to Amie by Pure Prairie League (1972) - including some helpful tips to get you going.

• May 3, 2023

  Easy-Going Fingerstyle Blues! A Step-by-Step Guide.

  Learn to fingerpick over the 12 bar blues! I'll walk you through things step-by-step, starting simple and building to a somewhat advanced Travis Picking arrangement.

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