There was a time, early in my career, when learning songs wasn’t optional—it was survival. I was playing lead guitar...
Rhythm & Musicianship
Welcome to this learning pathway.
Each pathway gathers lessons focused on one essential area of guitar playing. Start with the first lesson below and move at your own pace.
Why Practicing Guitar Isn’t the Same as Making Music
Most guitar players spend the majority of their time focused on practice. And they should. Practice is where you build...
Why Great Guitar Players Listen to More Than Guitar Players
From the very beginning of recorded music, developing guitarists have learned by listening to great players. They...
When the Guitarist Thinks Like an Arranger (And Why It Changes Your Songs as a Songwriter)
Most guitarists who start writing songs begin in a familiar place. They think in terms of: chords progressions maybe a...
When the Guitarist Becomes the Music Director (And How to Be Ready for It)
As you grow into a strong intermediate or advanced guitarist—especially if you have your eye on being in a...
Why Isn’t That Kid in a Band?
The Missing Element in Many Guitarists’ Development For as long as I have taught guitar, I have repeated the same...