Month Summary:  ​I wanted to add in something a little different for the June Practice Plan. We’re going to take some time to practice jamming….

Greensleeves is a traditional guitar song that may sound familiar if you haven’t heard it. It’s the same exact melody and chords as What Child…

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This short course will give you a solid foundation in music theory that you can build on.  Each lesson is designed to be practical and…

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Can you believe it’s already April? It seems like we were just getting ready for Winter, and now we’re into Spring. Let’s bring in the new…

In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose the best strumming pattern for a song. Creating your own songs or learning a song by your favorite…

Developing rhythm is important part of playing any musical instrument. In this lesson I’ll give you a practical way to improve your rhythm will strumming…

Of all the barre chords, most students find that a partial bar chord is the most difficult. I have several tips that will help you…

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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.

Welcome to the March edition of Real Guitar Live! This month features a special guest, Thomas Perry who’s an excellent guitarist, drummer and music educator. Thomas…

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Who Needs Guitar Theory Anyway? ​Understanding intervals will help you move easily and with confidence around the guitar neck. When I say “understand” I mean…

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Can I practice guitar while watching TV and actually make progress? When I was younger, I was against practicing and watching TV at the same…

Welcome to the second installation of Real Guitar Live of 2019! This month we’re tackling a topic music students frequently ask about. Tomas and Aimee…

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

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Playing fingerstyle is some of the most fun on the guitar. In this beginner finger style lesson I’ll show you the critical foundation that everyone who wants to play fingerstyle guitar should learn.

Happy New Year and welcome to the first RGS Live of 2019! Today’s lesson is a treasure trove of tips and tools to utilize when…

Here’s a series of finger and hand stretches for guitar players that I recommend before starting each practice session. You’ll play faster and more smoothly when you stretch first… and it also protects your hands from carpal tunnel pain.

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This lesson covers the most fundamental form of the blues. It’s the foundation for all other forms of both acoustic and electric blues guitar.

  This month we’re sharing 10 tips for music learners over the age of 55 because you’re never too old to learn something new. There’s also…

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”.