Triads on Guitar: How to Use Small Chord Shapes for a Bigger Sound

If you have ever played in a band or jammed with another guitarist, you have probably run into a common problem: both players strumming the same open chords in the same range. The result is a wall of sound that lacks definition. In the video above, we walk through a simple but powerful solution — […]

3 Cool Licks

This video lesson has a few cool guitar riffs that you can use. I always find it fun to learn new riffs, but sometimes you come across a particular riff on a song somewhere that you absolutely love. Ever try figuring out those riffs? It can be tricky. Using a tool such as RiffMaster Pro […]

Pentatonic Riffage

There’s really no limit to what you can do with the pentatonic scale, and the absolutely coolest thing about it is that as long as you’re playing in the right key, you literally can’t go wrong with the pentatonic scale. Any single note you grab from there will work over top of whatever you’re soloing […]

Learn a Blues Shuffle

This blues shuffle is fun to play and sounds great at the same time. Plus, it gives you tons of room to noodle over. Bored playing it clean? Hit the talent button and crunch out a bit! Questions or Comments? Leave one below! Video Problems? Watch the Blues Shuffle on YouTube

Improvising With the Pentatonic Scale

Most guitarists overthink improvising. They assume you need years of theory or some kind of natural gift before you can play a solo. The truth? If you can learn one scale pattern, you can start jamming today. In the video above, I walk you through the A pentatonic minor scale at the 5th fret — […]

Power Chords Guitar: The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Playing Them Right

Power chords are one of the first things every guitarist wants to learn — and for good reason. They are easy to play, they sound huge, and they work in almost any style of music from rock to punk to metal. In the video above, we break down exactly how to play power chords guitar […]