The Kinks – History of Rock – Episode 18 – Guitar Lesson – Andy Aledort
In this episode of History of Rock, Andy Aledort examines another one of the essential British Invasion bands: The Kinks. When The Kinks released their song, "Y...
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The Rolling Stones: Part 1 – History of Rock – Episode 17 – Guitar Lesson – Andy Aledort
On this edition of History of Rock, Andy Aledort overviews another one of the most important rock bands in history: The Rolling Stones. Though the band is known...
King of The Blues Instrumental – History of Rock – Episode 14
On this 14th edition of History of Rock, we look at the king of the blues instrumental: Freddie King. King was hailed for his trailblazing guitar playing and ou...
Blues Chronicles #16: Mississippi John Hurt – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 16 of Blues Chronicles, we learn about an important figure in Rev. Robert Jones' music career: Mississippi John Hurt. According to Rev. Jones, the fi...
Blues Chronicles #6: Do I Have A Right To Sing the Blues? – Guitar History Lesson – Rev. Robert Jones
On Episode 6 of Blues Chronicles, Rev. Robert Jones addresses a frequently asked question he gets about singing music written by and about African Americans. ...
Blues Chronicles #3: The Major Pentatonic Scale – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
In Episode 3 of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Robert Jones goes over the major pentatonic scale, how abundant it is in popular music, and some prominent figures th...
Master Your Soloing Skills With These 10 Blues Guitar Lessons From Josh Smith
Over his life, Josh Smith has earned himself the opportunities to perform and record music professionally from a relatively young age. At just 14, he was sittin...
Learn The History And Traditions Of Blues With These 9 Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons From Rev. Robert Jones
Blues, as a style, is the most influential music genre that America has ever known. It's origins date back over 130 years, yet paved the way for popular styles ...
5 Deep-Fried, Countrified Blues Guitar Lessons With Lars Schurse
There is more overlap in sonic quality between blues, country, and even rock music today than ever before. Guitar legends like Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Redd Vol...
5 Free Jazz Blues Soloing Guitar Lessons from Frank Vignola
The most comprehensive way to improve your guitar playing is to perform with other musicians. In Frank Vignola’s Jazz Blues edition of Trading Solos, you get a ...
Explore the Origins of American Roots Music with 8 Free Guitar Lessons from Scott Sharrard
American roots music originated in the southern states and ultimately caravanned up the Mississippi River to other music hubs like Chicago and New York. The ele...
Explore the History of Blues Guitar with 10 Free Lessons from Rev. Robert Jones
Muddy Waters, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf are amongst several other blues prodigies of the 1940s we regard as the true pioneers of urban electri...