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Dave Van Ronk "Hang Me, Oh Hang Me" Guitar Lesson

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Today I took some time to create a revamped version of my lesson on Dave Van Ronks "Hang Me, Oh Hang Me." This tutorial is a patreon exclusive, meaning it will only be released...

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Top Secret Blues Guitar Tricks, Revealed! SRV, Robben Ford Style Lesson

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Thanks to popular demand (and a plumbing emergency in my studio), I took time today to create a study guide to go along with my popular "Top Secret Blues Tricks" tutorial. In this les...

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Sneak Peak - "Man Who Sold the World" Demonstration

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This week my hands are feeling strong, so I'll be bringing you a comprehensive lesson on David Bowie's "Man Who Sold the World." In this tutorial I'll be breaking down the rhythm and ...

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What is your current skill level - Poll

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Today I am issuing my first group poll. To better serve you, I'd like to have an idea of where each of you are in terms of skill level. This can be difficult to determi...

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Mastering Bar Chords - Music Theory Interval Lesson & Free PDF

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welcome to another music theory guitar tutorial. In today's session we will study the relationship between the notes in the major scale and those found in our basic major and m...

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Easy Guitar Songs "Rivers of Babylon" Sublime, Melodians, Boney M

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And welcome to another beginner friendly song tutorial. In today's lesson I'll break down one of the very first songs I learned, the Sublime version of the Melodians 1970 classic "Riv...

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Allman Brothers Style Slide Guitar Lesson - Blues Rock Licks

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In today’s lesson we will add a classic slide lick in the key of A to your repertoire. Players like Derek Trucks, Duane Allman, and Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band were th...

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Wishing You a Happy Holiday!

Hello my friends, On this very special day, and on the cusp of a new year, I am extra thankful to have you all, not only as supporters, but as the individuals who inspire me day in and day out. Thanks...

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Classic One Finger Blues Guitar Licks Lesson

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A welcome to another Swiftlessons lead guitar tutorial. In today's lesson i'll be breaking down some classic blues licks built from the open position of the blues scale. I'm still hea...

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Pro-tips for Aspiring Musicians - "Wicked Game" By Featured Artist Chelsea Mitchell

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Today I'm introducing the return of my featured artist video playlist! Each month I'll invite a talented local artist, or touring musician to come and share some of their wisdom, and ...

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Dave Van Ronk, Oscar Isaac "Fare Thee Well" Chord Sheet

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I have great news, the exercises I have been using to cure the tendonitis in my left hand are doing wonders and I've regained about 50% of my mobility. Expect new lessons to st...

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The Beatles "Because" Guitar Lesson with Tabs

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Thirty-six years ago today, the world lost one of its most prolific and influential song writers. In memory of John Lennon, let's take time this evening to pick through his 1969 class...

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Easy "Hotel California" Beginner Guitar Lesson & Chord Sheet

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Great news, yesterday I had a productive visit with the world renowned hand specialist Dr. Lee Osterman at the Philadelphia Hand Center. He and his talented team of physical therapist...

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Six Bluesy Shuffles - A Rhythm Guitar Lesson

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Today I'm digging into the Swiftlessons archive, and introducing a new resource for my popular rhythm lesson "Six Bluesy Shuffles." In this tutorial you will discover some of t...

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Elvis Presley "Blue Christmas" - Video, Chords and Tab

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It's almost that time of year again, so let's add a Christmas classic to your repertoire with Elvis Presley's country style rendition of "Blue Christmas." Attached you will find a new...

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Updated "First Repertoire" Songbook

Here's something for my beginner-intermediate level students, and anyone looking for some easy tunes to strum on.! In the "Your First Repertoire" songbook, I've compiled chord sheets and videos for...

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Updated "Fast Track Guitar Guide" Ebook for Beginners!

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First, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support this month! As you know, this week I'm working on tab sheets and ebooks, and I'm super excited to s...

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Bob Dylan "Dont think Twice, Its Alright" - New Chord/Tab Sheet

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As some of you may have learned from my Instagram, I'm nursing an unfortunate injury to my hand. This means that I will be focusing on creating chord/tab sheets, and updating m...

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Fretboard Freedom - Transposing Scales and Licks For Blues Lead Guitar


Hello friends and welcome to another lick of the week!

In today’s lesson we will expand our knowledge of the fretboard by discovering how to transpose scales and licks over the three ch...

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The Doors "People Are Strange" Complete Guitar Lesson - Intro and Solo!

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Thanks so much for your patience as I've been hard at work putting together one of my most comprehensive lessons to date! For this weeks By Request Song Tutorial, I've finally gotten ...

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Easy Beginner Guitar Songs - John Lennon "Give Peace a Chance" - Two Chord Songs!

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and welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial! In today's lesson I'm going to breakdown an easy, two chord song for the beginner level students out there....

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Major Blues Soloing Tips and Tricks - Lick of the Week

Hello friends and welcome to another lick of the week!
In today’s lesson we will discover how to create major lead lines the easy way, using our major pentatonic scale in the G position. We will ...

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Stevie Ray Vaughan "Life By the Drop" Guitar Lesson & Tab

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Thanks so much for your continued support this November, your patronage has had a tremendous impact on my work, as I happily approach becoming your full-time online instructor! I'm ba...

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How to Play The Beatles "Across the Universe" - Easy Guitar Lesson

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and welcome to another Swiftlessons Song Tutorial! In today's lesson, I'll break down The Beatles 1969 classic "Across the Universe" from their Let It Be LP. I'll take you thr...

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The Munsters Theme - Complete Guitar Lesson w/ Tabs

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and welcome to another Swiftlessons song tutorial! In celebration of Halloween 2016, let's learn a classic spooktacular in Jack Marshall's 1964 "Munster's Theme Song." This les...

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How to Play "The Boxer" - Simon and Garfunkel Complete Guitar Lesson

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and welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In today's lesson, I'll explain common folk style guitar techniques with a complete tutorial on Simon and Garfunkel's 1970 classic...

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New Chord Sheet for The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel - Full Lesson in the Works!

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Thanks to popular demand,  I've spent this week working out the finer details to Simon and Garfunkels 1974 classic "The Boxer." Within the next few days I will have a full video ...

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Old School Blues Shuffle and Lead Guitar Lesson

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And welcome to another Swift Lessons lick of the week! In this lesson we'll work on both rhythm and lead guitar playing, as I break down a more advanced version of ou...

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"Only the Lonely" Acoustic Guitar Lesson - Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak

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It's time for another By Request Song Tutorial! In today's lesson I'll break down the Chris Isaak version of the 1960 Roy Orbison classic "Only the Lonely." I'll take you through the ...

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Gyspy Jazz Guitar Lesson - Django Reinhardt Style Lick in Am

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I want to thank you all for your patience as Natalia and I wrapped up our anniversary in Paris. I had intended to get some videos shot during our stay there, but our hectic sig...

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