7 Free Lessons That'll Change How You Play Guitar

(Most players miss at least one of them)

After 45 years of teaching, I can usually spot what's holding a player back within five minutes. It's almost always one of these seven things. I put together a free video lesson for each — delivered to your inbox over the next week.

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Guitar Soloing

Guitar Octaves: Using Octaves in Your Guitar Solos

The octave is one of the simplest intervals on guitar, and one of the most powerful in a solo. Jazzers like Wes Montgomery built entire…

Slide Guitar

Open E Tuning for Slide Guitar: How to Tune & Where Your Chords Live

Open E is one of the classic tunings for slide guitar, used by everyone from Duane Allman to Derek Trucks. Like other open tunings, it…

Guitar Riffs

Roy Buchanan Guitar Licks: One-Tone Bends That Cry

Now we’re getting into the emotional core of Roy Buchanan’s playing. Part 1 taught you the mechanics. Part 2 is where you learn to make…

Picking

Pick vs Fingers Guitar – Choosing Your Method

You’ve probably wondered: should I use a pick or just play with my fingers? It’s one of the first things every guitarist asks. The truth…

Practice Tips

What to Look for in a Guitar Teacher

Finding the right guitar teacher can make or break your progress. Colin learned this lesson firsthand as a teenager, and the advice he got from…

Open Chords

Guitar Chord Embellishments: Add Color to G, C, D, and Em

Want to make your chords sound more interesting? Chord embellishments are little additions and variations that add color to your playing. They all come out…

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7 Free Lessons That'll Change How You Play Guitar

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