DOWNLOAD VIDEO . I think every guitar student knows they should practice scales. Right? I mean it’s like eating your vegetables. You know they’re good…

Level: Advanced Beginner Welcome to the 10 most important guitar chords for beginners. This is a short intense course on playing the open chords that are most…

Based on a standard 12 bar blues pattern, this level takes it up a notch. I'll show you how to add a few embellishments and a chord substitution to make a traditional blues sound even more "cool".

In this lesson, I show you step-by-step how to play the second most used finger-picking pattern for guitar. Wondering about #1? Don't worry... I won't disappoint. But first, let's learn the second most used finger-picking pattern.

I'll show you how to play the most common and easiest forms of the B major guitar chord. Notice I didn't say easy… just the easiest. But I won't leave you hanging. Once you've watched this video watch "5 Tips for Playing the B Major Chord" and "3 Exercises..." that will help you nail whatever form you choose.

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Here are three exercises I've created that will help you play the B major chord fluidly. Even better! They can be used as a template to master any difficult chord.

Does your strumming sound “less than musical” even though you know a number of different strumming patterns? You not alone. In this lesson, you’ll learn 3 simple exercises that will help improve your timing and add dynamics and groove to your rhythm.

Bar chords have your reputation for being really difficult, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this lesson, I’ll show you five quick tips that will help you play bar chords without buzzing or muted strings... as well as pain-free.

Already know how to finger the B Major guitar chord but are still struggling to get a good sound? Here are 5 things you need to know to break through this stalemate.

Lesson Description This is actually one of the scales I use most. It’s extremely versatile and can be used with many styles of music. It’s…

This lick will sound familiar for a good reason. It's a standard and a "must know" acoustic guitar blues intro.

Here’s an easy fingerstyle solo version of this well-known traditional song broken down step-by-step. You need to login or register to bookmark/favorite this content.

You're going to learn an easy 3-chord version of Amazing Grace on the guitar. I’ll show you the chords, the strumming, and even a little bonus at the end.

Learn how to convert a song with chords and melody into a fingerstyle guitar solo.

Here’s an easy fingerstyle solo version of this classic holiday song broken down step-by-step. You need to login or register to bookmark/favorite this content.

End the struggle with bar Chords once and for all. In this step-by-step course, you’ll master bar chords. We’ll start with a technique to strengthen your "bar" finger. Then I’ll guide you through a series of short exercises and chord progressions. Once you’ve completed the course module you’ll have the confidence you need to play any song. No longer will you avoid songs with bar chords… in fact, you’ll look forward to them.

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Barre chords tend to be the first major challenge (no pun intended) for people learning the guitar. A lot of guitarists skip them until they…

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In this intro for those getting started, you’ll get valuable tips to help you learn the guitar as smoothly as possible. We’ll go on to some of the fundamentals including learning The Parts of a Guitar, the Guitar String Names, How to Hold a Guitar, How to Tune a Guitar and How to Use a Pick.

A short guitar fundamentals course for those just getting started.

Time to learn tablature! Along with learning to read tablature, you’ll be working on a critical element of music… Melody. As a side benefit, you’ll continue working on getting your fingers in the right place and making beautiful sounding notes. All this will pay off tremendously in the next adventure.

Here you’ll learn the Magnificent Five open guitar chords. We’ll apply them directly to songs and give you tips on switching smoothly and quickly. With a little practice, the Magnificent Five will provide a foundation for everything to come.

In this Adventure, we will focus on expanding your chord vocabulary. You’ll learn new Major and minor chords, new ways to play them, and even some tips and tricks for changing chords quickly.

Let’s start off with simple chords. This will help you practice getting your fingers in the right place to make clear sounding notes. Then we’ll practice switching from one chord to another smoothly.  Finally, we’ll apply everything to playing along with the band (Jam Tracks) where you’ll learn to play in time and have fun doing it.

Now we move on to new chords, new chord patterns, and some practical guitar theory thrown in the mix. Most importantly you’ll learn the most useful chords in the 5 most used keys for guitar.

It's time to integrate strumming, rhythm, and changing chords.  Along the way, you’ll develop a rock-solid sense of rhythm and a repertoire of strum patterns.