In this MicroLesson (ML103), I'll explain how using triads can make a huge difference in the way you improvise a melody, and how to combine them with the pentatonic scales. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 102 – The Covid Blues
In this MicroLesson (ML102) you’ll learn a blues lead that you can play by yourself, outlining the chord changes. … [Read more...]
How do I start a guitar solo? ML098
In this MicroLesson, I'll walk you through my thought process for how to start a guitar solo. In addition, you'll learn how to start with a basic 3 note major chord arpeggio, and slowly make a more sophisticated sounding lead by adding intervals. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 091 – Start improvising lead guitar right away using this simple technique.
In this MicroLesson (ML091) you'll learn a simple technique for improvising lead by visualizing a triangle and rectangle shape. Super simple. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 085 – Electric Blues By Yourself
In this MicroLesson (ML085) you’ll learn an electric blues composition that you can play by yourself. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 084 – Easy way to visualize the minor pentatonic scale
In this MicroLesson (ML084) you’ll learn an easy way to visualize the minor pentatonic scale and start using it to make music right away. Example included. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 076 – A few simple ideas for your blues – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML076), you'll learn a few simple ideas that you can integrate into your blues guitar. Works in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 075 – Chill, J.J. Cale style lead using just 3 fretted notes
In this MicroLesson (ML075), you'll learn how to play an entire lead using just 3 fretted notes (4 if you count the bend). Take all of the variables off the table and start making music that you can feel. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 074 – Blend the major and minor pentatonic scales in 1 position
This MicroLesson is a follow-up to ML073 - we will be building on the concepts in that lesson and will introduce the major pentatonic scale. This lesson includes examples of how to blend the major and minor pentatonics. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 073 – How do I START Improvising on guitar? Remember to keep it simple! ML073
In this MicroLesson (ML073), you'll learn a simple song that uses 3 chords and 5 unique notes. This is a great starting point for learning to improvise! … [Read more...]