Monkey See, Monkey Do Guitar
Years ago I spent a while in Liberia, West Africa and had all kinds of crazy adventures. For a brief time, I even had a…
The History of the Acoustic Guitar: From Early Origins to Contemporary Times
The acoustic guitar has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries and continues to evolve, remaining relevant in the music industry through its versatility,…
Acoustic Rhythm: Thumping? Drumming?
Lately I’ve been playing more acoustic guitar, and as a result, I’ve started experimenting with some new rhythm techniques. In today’s lesson we’re talking about…
A Sweet Mark Knopfler Lick
Today’s guitar lick is inspired by one that Mark Knopfler played in Sultans of Swing. Specifically, the lick in the second verse after the “jazz…
Another Nameless Blues Lick
I’ve gotta confess, it’s HARD to name guitar licks! I could just go with the lick of the week number, but that seems bland and…
The Repeater
Sometimes it just feels SO great to dig into a short phrase in the middle of a solo, and just repeat it over and over…