In this lesson, we will learn how to get your fingers in shape with exercises and hand warm-ups. When it comes to playing guitar, you want to make sure you do what athletes do, you warm up and get your fingers in shape. This is important for&nb...

In this lesson, we are going to learn why certain notes are used when forming guitar chords. The reason for these notes being in the chords themselves is that they have to resonate in harmony when being played together. If not, they will sound ...

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to develop your picking hand for better rhythm playing. This is a vitally important skill to master when playing guitar. Especially rock guitar! Because rhythm is the backbone of the music.   You...

In this lesson, we are going to learn how to form power chords and create rhythm. Once you have mastered your open chords or would like to take a break from them, you can proceed to work on your closed power chords. Once you get the open chords...

In this lesson, you are going to learn how to tune your guitar and play your very first chords. This is very important because without being properly in tune, anything you play on the guitar will not sound right. It might even sound quite unple...

In this lesson, we are going to learn how to play guitar like Angus Young of AC/DC. When it comes to playing lead guitar, not many guitar players can match the tenacity of Angus Young from AC/DC. His approach to guitar playing is inspiring...

In today’s lesson, we will look at a Mitchell MU40 Soprano Ukulele Review. This is a great option for a beginner. Although I teach guitar and promote learning it for many reasons, I think it is also good to try out the ukulele. This string...

In this lesson, we are going to learn about how to get a great rock tone out of your amplifier. Knowing how to get a great rock tone out of your amplifier is essential to your guitar playing. Most guitar players spend many, many hours searching for ...

When learning guitar, you’ll want to be able to know how to recognize & understand chord embellishments like C/B. Or possibly D/F#, Or F/C. Knowing how to recognize the chords that you might be looking at in a songbook or possibly in tabs o...

In this lesson, we will learn the best type of amplifier for playing rock guitar. The amplifier is a tool of necessity for playing electric guitar.   Knowing which amplifier is best when playing electric guitar is vitally important becaus...

When it comes to playing rock music. Especially classic rock like Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Ozzy, & Metallica, you must have the right type of guitar. A rock guitar. A guitar that can handle both low and high volumes, gain without ...

In this lesson, we will learn how to get started playing rock guitar. Getting started is one of the hardest things at the beginning of a venture. Getting started playing rock guitar is no different.   But, once you have the proper tools and th...

In today’s lesson, we are going to learn about one of the most popular guitar pedals on the market today.  The BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal. It debuted in 1978 and has been used on countless classic rock song recordings. Not to men...

In this lesson, we are going to learn how to set guitar goals for quick results. This is essential to your development of becoming a great guitar player. So do not overlook this crucial element to your guitar-playing success.   They say t...

In this lesson, you are going to learn to play like Jimi Hendrix with three different chord types. This will allow you to play his music, understand his approach, and use these chord types in your songs. Jimi Hendrix was one of the first ...