TrueFire Blog - Guitar Lessons

Free Video Guitar Lessons: 5 Essential Blues Licks Every Intermediate Player Should Know

January 17, 2023

Blues music is a staple of the guitar world and learning to play blues guitar licks is an essential part of any intermediate player's journey. These licks are f...

Mastering the Art of Fingerstyle Guitar: 5 Tips & Free Lessons for Intermediate Players

January 17, 2023

Mastering the art of fingerstyle guitar can be a challenging but rewarding journey for intermediate players. Fingerstyle guitar is a technique where each finger...

Free Video Guitar Lessons: 6 Timeless R&B Guitar Fills You MUST Know

January 16, 2023

Having command of a versatile and extensive vocabulary of fills to connect chords and accompany singers is an essential skill for all guitarists. Rick Stickney’...

How to Practice Guitar: 25 Tips You MUST Know

January 4, 2023

"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." Vince Lombardi said it, but it’s especially relevant for musicians who are learning how t...

Rob Swift’s 5 Tenets of Guitar Mastery: Secrets of Skill Acquisition for Guitarists

January 2, 2023

In this guitar lesson, Rob Swift introduces you to his philosophy on how to optimize practicing guitar. Focus on the following five tenets of skill acquisition,...

10 Tips for Improving Your Guitar Playing Skills

January 1, 2023

Learning to play the guitar can be challenging at times, but there are several things you can do to overcome common obstacles and keep making progress. Some tip...

Blues Legend Keb’ Mo’ Announces His First-Ever Interactive Video Masterclass Series with TrueFire Studios

December 1, 2022

The Five-Time GRAMMY Award Winner Shares His Musical Perspectives, Songwriting Approaches, and Signature Guitar Techniques with the World of Online Music Educat...

The 50+ Best Gifts for Guitarists (2022 Edition)

November 15, 2022

Email This to a FriendWhen choosing a gift with a musical theme, it's essential to put some thought and effort into it. There are endless unique gift options de...

Major Pentatonic Scale Deep Dive

November 7, 2022

Check out this great lesson from our partner Chris Sherland of Curious Guitarist on the Major Pentatonic Scale! Click here to subscribe to his YouTube channel. ...

Pat Martino: Celebration of Life & Legacy

November 1, 2022

Please join us and over 30 top jazz artists to celebrate the life and legacy of Pat Martino on November 3rd thru the 6th. You can attend the live event for f...

Guitar Lessons for Seniors: Why It’s Never Too Late to Learn (or Try Again!)

October 27, 2022

More and more seniors are now choosing to learn how to play guitar or another musical instrument. And they should because more and more research shows that play...

Introducing Camp Fire: Jazz 2022, a New Interactive Online + In-Person Learning Experience

September 21, 2022

Introducing a new interactive TrueFire learning experience that combines music e-learning and in-person sessions! Join Frank Vignola, Sheryl Bailey, and Tim Ler...

Free Guitar Lessons: Play Your Way Through the History of The Boogie with Jimmy Vivino

Elevate Your Playing: Discover the Power of Improvisation in Jazz Guitar

10 of the Best Blues Guitar Players Alive Today (with Videos!)

Intermediate Guitarists: 9 Ways to Take Your Guitar Playing to the Next Level

From Strumming to Soloing: A Guide to Transforming Your Rhythm Guitar Playing

The Importance of Guitar Scales and How to Practice Them as an Intermediate Player