Open G Tuning Guitar Flatpicking Lesson
Learn two guitar Celtic Flatpicking tunes in Open G tuning (DGDGBD)
Top 10 Guitar Looper Pedal Tips
Here are my top 10 tips for getting the most out of your guitar looper pedal. Read – watch – listen to the full lesson.
Learn Two Cigar Box Guitar Christmas Classics
Learn two Christmas holiday classics arranged for the 3 and 4-string cigar box guitar in GDG and GDGB tuning. Free lesson and tabs.
Learn Two Holiday Classics on Mandolin
Here are a few mandolin tunes to learn for the holiday season. Lesson, tablature, notes, chords and audio.
Top 10 Tips for Better Music Rhythm
Are your music rhythm skills getting you down? Learn the top 10 tips for better rhythm.
Blues Mandolin Riffs and Solo Lesson
Learn a 12 bar blues mandolin solo with 4 riffs. Complete lesson with audio, video, and mandolin tablature and chords.
Make A Blues Solo in Open D Guitar Tuning
Make a simple 12 bar blues solo in Open D guitar tuning (D A D F# A D).
Cigar Box Guitar Blues Roots Jam and Slide Lesson
In today’s cigar box guitar lesson, we use your slide to jam on a 12 bar roots/blues and review 5 essential slide techniques. Free PDF download.
Cigar Box Guitar Chords 10 Ways to Play G
In today’s cigar box guitar lesson, let’s learn 10 major chord shapes you should know. Expand your cigar box guitar chords with this video and blog lesson.
Cigar Box Guitar Fingerpicking Lesson
Do you use your fingers playing the cigar box guitar? Then it’s time for a complete fingerpicking lesson on your 3 or 4-string CBG!
Introduction to Blues Mandolin
Grab your mandolin, and let's jam some blues! Though blues may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture the mandolin, be sure with...
5 Songwriting Tips to Get the Job Done
Songwriting is like running water. If you stop the process things become stagnant, like bad plumbing, we get blocked in our creativity.
10 TIPS FOR IMPROVISING FLAWLESS MUSIC SOLOS
Improvising a music solo is intimidating for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Here are 10 timeless tips for jamming a flawless solo.
How I Build a Cigar Box Guitar Neck
I believe that the neck is the single most important aspect of a Cigar Box Guitar, and this is by far where I spend the most time.
6 Essential Skills on How to Play Slide Guitar like a Pro
Learning how to play slide is one of the most expressive ways to play guitar. Here are 6 essential skills to sound like a slide pro.
How to Play the Cigar Box Guitar
The beginner’s guide to the Cigar Box Guitar. Learn a few riffs and a song on your 3 or 4-String CBG. Your first lesson starts now!
How to Play Classical Guitar – Lesson One
Welcome to the fantastic world of classical guitar! Maybe you have wanted to learn guitar and not sure where to start or have played for a while...
How to Play Classical Guitar – Lesson Two
Ok, I hope you picked up a few facts and tips from How to Play Classical Guitar in Lesson One. This lesson will introduce more advanced techniques...
Cigar Box Guitar Lesson – Wicked Game
In today’s cigar box guitar lesson, we will learn Wicked Game by Chris Isaak. This is an approachable tune that would be a good challenge for a...
Learn the 12 Bar Blues Progression in Open D Tuning (DADF#AD)
Learn how to play a 12 Bar Blues in Open D guitar tuning (DADF#AD) with three chords. Free PDF download and audio.
10 Music Theory Tips All Musicians Should Know
As complex as music theory may seem, always keep in mind, “theory is a means to an end” and not an end in itself. In other words, theory can only take you so far. Eventually, to play music, try to lock into the song’s particular feeling and play from the heart. As the saying goes, “those who know it, feel it.” Here are ten theory tips every musician should know:
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