Technique Time with Russ Spiegel: Two-Finger Combinations
In most single-note situations, guitarists find themselves playing one note with one finger and then another note with another finger. What better way to prepar...
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Albert King: A Blues Guitarist Who Shaped Music History
When it comes to influential guitarists who have left an indelible mark on music history, one name stands out: Albert King. Born Albert Nelson on April 25, 1923...
Jimmy Page: The Legendary Architect of Guitar Music
When it comes to discussing the most influential figures in the history of guitar music, few names carry the weight and significance of Jimmy Page. As a guitari...
8 Free Soloing Blues Guitar Lessons With Oz Noy
In the world of funk, jazz, and blues, solos are rarely pre-written. Almost always, they are improvised. In fact, the best players in these realms craft a diffe...
Learn Techniques Used By The Greats With These 8 Guitar Lessons From Thom Bresh
Thom Bresh is, what anyone would call, an entertainment industry success. He has appeared on HBO specials, been nominated for two GRAMMY awards and one Academy ...
9 Free Pentatonic Jazz Guitar Lessons To Spice Up Your Improvisations
Musicians of any kind, and notably guitar players, know the significant role the pentatonic scale plays in many genres. We use it EVERYWHERE in blues, country, ...
4 Soloing Jazz Guitar Lessons With Henry Johnson
Learning any new style of guitar playing, naturally, comes as a challenge. This can seem especially true when first entering the realm of jazz guitar. Jazz is a...
7 Soul Jazz Guitar Lessons With Fareed Haque
Soul Jazz, although having been established and popularized in the '60s and '70s, lives on today in many popular artists' styles. Then, it was players like Phil...
5 Free Lead Groove Guitar Lessons With James Hogan
Whether you play guitar, or any other instrument, learning to lock into the groove of a song is vital. When soloing, nailing the groove has the effect of making...
Learn Popular Latin American Styles With These 9 Guitar Lessons From Jesús Hernández
If any of the world's music cultures especially highlight the importance of the guitar, they are those found in the Latin American countries. With nuanced rhyth...
Americana, Blues, & Roots Music is Alive and Well Thanks to Keb’ Mo’ and Other Contemporary Musicians
Americana, Blues, and Roots music are all firmly planted in the rich soil of American culture. These genres are known for their unique style that draws inspirat...
Boost Your Blues Rhythm Skills with Jack Ruch: Free Guitar Lessons
Guitarists spend the majority of their stage time playing rhythm guitar, which is one good reason why it's critical to develop solid blues rhythm guitar skills....