7 Free Lessons That'll Change How You Play Guitar

(Most players miss at least one of them)

After 45 years of teaching, I can usually spot what's holding a player back within five minutes. It's almost always one of these seven things. I put together a free video lesson for each — delivered to your inbox over the next week.

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Guitar Riffs

Fortunate Son Guitar Riff: Double Stop Intro Technique

John Fogerty gave us one of rock’s most recognizable intros with Fortunate Son. This riff uses double stops—two notes played together—in a way that sounds…

Guitar Riffs

Pipeline Guitar Riff: The Classic Surf Intro

You’ve heard it. That iconic surf riff that instantly takes you back to sun-soaked beaches and perfect waves. The Pipeline intro is one of those…

Strumming

The Joker Guitar Strum Pattern: Steve Miller’s Classic Shuffle

Steve Miller’s “The Joker” has one of the most recognizable guitar feels in classic rock. That lazy, shuffling groove isn’t complicated, but it’s got a…