LRT-003 Jazzy Altered Scale Lick
Have fun with this jazz lick using the altered scale. This lick was recorded by Roman Garcia.
January 2016
Greensleeves
Learn my traditional fingerstyle arrangement of Greensleeves in the key of C. This is a classic that every guitarist can use to impress. Played in open position, It primarily uses C, G, and Am chord […]
Ex-007 Fretting Combinations Exercise Set
The object of these exercises is to work on your fretting hand combinations over all 6 strings. Each exercise in the set of 6 varies slightly from the previous one. All of the exercises below […]
LRT-002 Funky Blues Riff
This riff only uses four notes plus a couple 1/2 step bends. It has a nice funky blues edge to it. This riff was written and recorded by Charles Gervase.
How to Practice the Guitar
When asked, how I practice the guitar, I tell people that the secret is to practice a little each day. The hardest part is staying motivated and focused. Practice is all about putting the work […]
12 Bar Blues
Learn the 12 Bar Blues in style. This lesson covers the traditional, quick change, and shuffle blues. It includes the first chords you should know and some substitutions that you can try. I even cover […]
LRT-001 A Minor Blues Lick
Learn an A minor blues lick using the blues scale and a chord tone to highlight the V chord. […]
Where to Buy Guitar Gear
I often get asked where I buy my guitars. I’ve purchased 11 guitars to date. I have purchased them from small local stores, large retail stores, online, and from private parties. I’m going to give […]
Guitar Tuner Recommendations
One of the most important accessories to buy is a digital guitar tuner. Digital Tuners Digital tuners are any type of tuner that uses electronics to tune your guitar. There are two basic types: a […]
Song Construction
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to construct the song, Romance Anonimo. It is a beginner fingerstyle song that is great for demonstrating how you can construct a fingerstyle song from a simple melody into a harmonized […]