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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Blues Scale

Minor Pentatonic Scale: The Foundation of Every Blues Solo

If you want to sound like you know what you’re doing when you solo, you need to know this scale. It’s the foundation of blues…

Blues Rhythms

Guitar Boogie Riff

The boogie riff is one of those patterns you’ll hear everywhere once you know what to listen for. Blues, rock and roll, country. It’s in…

Guitar Lessons Practice Tips

Guitar Finger Exercises: Finger Exercises for Guitar Players

Strong, coordinated fingers make everything on guitar easier — chord changes, scale runs, riffs, bends, vibrato. These finger exercises from Colin are designed to warm…