Boogie Pattern Guitar Riff
You know those two-note riffs that you hear driving the rhythm in pretty much every blues, rock, and country song? That’s the boogie pattern. Colin…
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Guitar Practice Routine for Beginners (What to Practice and How)
The number one question I get from beginner students isn’t about chords or scales. It’s “what should I actually be practicing?” And I get it.…
Hybrid Picking Guitar: Combine Your Pick and Fingers
Hybrid picking sounds fancy, but it’s really just learning to hold a pick and use your fingers at the same time. I’ve been doing this…
John Fogerty Guitar Licks: The Flatted Fifth Riff (Part 1)
John Fogerty is one of my all-time favorites. If you ever get the chance to see his show, don’t miss it. He’s not a shredder…
Cool Country Guitar Licks in E Pentatonic Minor
Looking for cool country guitar licks to add to your playing? This lesson shows you how to use the E pentatonic minor scale over a…
Sharp Dressed Man Guitar: Double Stop Intro Riffs: Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
There’s something unmistakable about Billy Gibbons’s guitar playing. In this lesson, I’ll break down some licks inspired by that signature style so you can work…