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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”.

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

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I’ll show you a technique to use both your fingers AND a pick to play fingerpicking patterns. Not only will your bass notes sound crisp and clear, but you’ll be able to easily shift to strumming whenever the need arises.

Playing guitar and singing at the same time can be rough. We’ll show you some tips and tricks to make it easier. In addition, you’ll get a step-by-step method for improving your ability to play and sing simultaneously. Like most things, it’s not hard when you know the proper technique.

I’ll show you step-by-step how to strum and change chords guitar at the same time. With a little practice, it will soon be as easy as walking and chewing gum.

This video will guide you on how to play the Dm7 chord on guitar. The instructions include where to place each of your fingers along…

  In this month’s Live Q & A session, I answered questions like Is there anyway to stop my fingertips from hurting?, Would a guitar…

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.

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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.

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.

Learn this classic fingerpicking pattern that’s used for the song Dust In The Wind by Kansas. In addition, it’s a great fingerpicking lesson that will help you play fingerstyle guitar.

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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.