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2012 Fund Raiser for Creative Guitar...

 

2012 Money Bomb for Creative Guitar...
HD Camera Drive:
This week, (Jan. 23 - 28), is our 1st ever Money Bomb. My HD Camera bit the dust, so hopefully, (with some luck), I can raise enough funds to replace it and keep the quality of the show up to par! If you can help out with a small donation, visit my PayPal Donation Page.

 

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I have hundreds of lessons here on my Blog site... Many have FREE MP3 Jam Tracks as well as PDF Lesson Handouts. Use the Search Box (up in the top right navigation menu) to find video lessons & blogs. My most recent guitar lesson videos are below... Enjoy and please consider a donation to help support this Guitar Blog & the Creative Guitar Studio online lesson projects.

 

Recent Video Lessons

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January 13, 2012:
Creating Scale Contrast


After the scales are memorized, there comes the task of inventing cool lines and phrases. For players experiencing difficulty applying scales, there is a simple solution! Watch the video lesson to find out more.
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IMPROVISATION: Creating Scale Contrast

 

 

January 06, 2012:
Flamenco Rumba Guitar


The Rumba is a smooth musical form of Flamenco guitar. Several tips are covered to help players express the rhythm, techniques, and finger strikes! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

FINGERSTYLE GUITAR: Flamenco Rumba Guitar

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December 30, 2011:
European Pop / R&B (French Caribbean)


Pop and dance from Europe and specifically pop from the french caribbean has a unique sound often called Zouk. It is fantastic rhythm guitar practice! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

European Pop / R&B (French Caribbean)

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December 20, 2011:
Golden Rules of Accompaniment


Covers a number of important listening tips and back-up basics that can help players with both rehearsals and live performance! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

EAR TRAINING: The Golden Rules of Accompaniment

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December 13, 2011:
Creative Visualization Techniques


Visualization technique applies memory recall and imagination to allow musicians to practice anytime, anywhere they wish! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

PRACTICE & TRAINING: Creative Visualization Techniques

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December 06, 2011:
MUSIC THEORY: Interval Inversions


Intervals that get inverted become brand new intervals. The concept can be used to develop alternate parts, new lines, layered guitar riffs, and other ideas as well! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

MUSIC THEORY: Interval Inversions

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November 29, 2011:
GUITAR THEORY: Single Finger Chords


Are you interested in an idea based around how a single universal one-finger shape can be moved as a three-string form all around the neck? Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

GUITAR THEORY: Single Finger Chords

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November 22, 2011:
Introductory & Intermediate Routines


Need to completely organize your practice routine so that every element is covered every day, week and month? The information in this class is a must! Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

Introductory & Intermediate Routines

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November 15, 2011:
Multi-String (Double-Note) Bending


The technique of Double-Note bending can be used in many styles of guitar playing. Whether jamming on Blues or Country Lead guitar this technique will get you noticed. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

GUITAR TECHNIQUE: Multi-String (Double-Note) Bending

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November 08, 2011:
EAR TRAINING: Methodology of Transcription


Transcription skills are a vast set of procedures and take a great deal of time and effort to develop. Watch the video lesson to discover the many ways to get started with this valuable ability. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

EAR TRAINING: Methodology of Transcription

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November 01, 2011:
The World of Jazz Guitar - PART 2


In Part 2 of this series, we discuss harmonies, passing tone ideas, dissonant melody and modern jazz styles. Watch the video lesson to find out more. Handout can be downloaded from the PART-1 post below.

The World of Jazz Guitar - PART 2

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October 25, 2011:
The World of Jazz Guitar - PART 1


Jazz guitar is excellent for the development of improvisation. In part one we cover the jazz scale and the importance of BeBop blues and Ragtime to Swing. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

The World of Jazz Guitar - PART 1

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October 21, 2011:
Picking Hand Ideas for Speed Metal


Speed Metal requires a killer picking hand to perform the consistently fast riffs in this style. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE MP3 and PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

Picking Hand Ideas for Speed Metal

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October 14, 2011:
Applying I, IV, V Chords to any Melody


The I, IV and V chords of a harmonized key can be used to perform any background set of chords behind any melody. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout for the practice examples.

Applying I, IV, V Chords to any Melody

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best_guitar_teacher_on_youtubeMr. Wasson,

I just wanted to let you know, you are my favourite guitar instructor I have found on the web. You give me exactly what I am looking for... and that is explanations. Most videos just tell you patterns to memorize, but I feel you really tailor to my learning style. I love learning theory, I base all my learning off of understanding and then application. You
really have helped me grow and mature as a player. Thank you very much, and please keep spreading your knowledge. You rule!

- Neil Bhatt

 

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October 11, 2011:
Basic Guitar Restoration Projects


Along with playing & performing, basic guitar repairs is a valuable skill that generally every guitar player eventually develops. With near to every yard sale and flea market guitar, there will be much needed attention. Watch the video lesson to find out more.

Basic Guitar Restoration Projects

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October 04, 2011:
Visual & Sonic Fingerboard Dexterity


Get success with gaining more visual and auditory skills on the fingerboard. Watch the video lesson to find out more, and Download the FREE PDF lesson handout and MP3 JamTrack for the practice examples.

Visual & Sonic Fingerboard Dexterity

 

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SERIES COMPLETED ON Sep. 24, 2010:
Super Chops Guitar Course


In this video series I cover the fantastic approach developed by the legendary Howard Roberts. The concept covers performing a set of scales, or arpeggios over a selection of chord changes. The approach works dramatically to improve a guitar players fretboard knowledge.

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RyanThanks Andrew...

I've played guitar for about 7 years now, and I finally thought I was getting relatively good, when I realized, (when watching your videos), that there is sooo much more to learn. I've watched most of the videos that you've posted to help me become a better guitarist - and it really worked. Thanks so much for the work you put into your youtube channel, as I'm sure it has helped many musicians just like myself.
                                                                                               - Ryan