Explore every episode of the podcast The Blues Guitar Show
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| Episode #192 3 BIG Lessons I learned from going to Music College | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:15:56 | |
In this episode I'm taking you through some of the lessons I learned form being at music school. This was in response to a question sent in from Steve in Dallas. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Lesson #72 Improvising on a 12-Bar Using the Pentatonics | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:10:34 | |
This is a great 'hack' for playing better improvisations using the minor pentatonic scale. We start with a chord shape - build the scale off it and move it to different areas of the neck to open up our lick possibilities. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #187 Take it Easy Solo Lesson | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:11:16 | |
In todays episode I'm taking you through the iconic solo for Take it Easy by The Eagles. It's a super fun solos to play and is chocked full of reusable major pentatonic licks. Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/ To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #141 The CAGED Question! | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:14:08 | |
In this episode I'm addressing one of the questions I get asked the most. I'm going to be talking you through what I feel is the most useful approach to the CAGED system and learning the fretboard in general and shoeing you a cool lick you can start with that uses a shape you already know. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #139 Eddie 9V Talks Touring, Guitar, Blues & Recording in a Trailer! | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:50:38 | |
Awesome to chat to Eddie 9v hot off of their European tour with acts like Kingfish, Joe Bonamassa and Blackberry Smoke. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #138 Muddy Waters - I Can't Be Satisfied - Slide Lesson | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:13:14 | |
In this episode I talk you through the main riff from Muddy Waters' classic tune 'I Can't Be Satisfied' To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #137 Martyn Roper & Rich Miller Talk Steel Guitars and Slide Playing | 11 Sep 2023 | 02:00:16 | |
This episode is an absolute education in the history of steel guitars and slide. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #136 Bassline Ties and Dwight Yoakam Licks | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:13:58 | |
In this episode I'm talking country guitar. We look at how to tie chords together using basslines to give us that awesome back porch sound, and we even look at a cool Dwight Yoakam lick as well! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #135 Rhythm -The missing ingredient in your playing | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:16:56 | |
In this lesson I'm talking about rhythm. We talk about this in both and acoustic and electric context, both for solos and rhythm playing. I hear players all the time who have worked out really cool lines and licks in their playing but they lack that little extra somehting and I believe rhythm is the answer! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #134 Jon Button on playing bass in The Who | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:10:04 | |
Today I'm speaking with Jon Button - One of the worlds best session bass players. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #133 Paul Pigat talks Cousin Harley, Rockabilly & Guitars | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:03:02 | |
Today I'm chatting with Paul Pigat - A phenomenal musician, sideman and frontman for rockabilly band - Cousin Harley. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #131 Three Solos you NEED to learn | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:15:40 | |
In this episode I take you through three solos I think you should learn to become a better player. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #130 Back Porch Blues - Solo Playing Tips | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:13:48 | |
In this lesson I'm talking you through some exercises that will help with seperating the thumb and fingers to be able to play a constant bass-line and melody notes at the same time and we look at the classic riff from Baby, Please Don't Go. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #186 Minor Pentatonic Hacks | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:11:42 | |
In this episode I'm talking you through one of my favorite shapes on the neck. This two string version of the minor pentatonic scale is not only a great exercise, but it is also super useable within solos, improvisations and lead work. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #129 Garry Burnside Talks Hill Country Blues | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:30:26 | |
Today I talk blues with grammy nominated musician and son of the late, great R.L Burnside - Garry Burnside. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #128 Todd Roth Talks Blues, Cigar Box Guitars & Coming Up Muddy | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:16:29 | |
Today I'm chatting with Todd Roth from the blues band Coming Up Muddy. We talk about gear, cigar box guitars and about his bands gigs and recordings. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #127 Angus Young Riffs | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:15:18 | |
Today I'm taking you through one of my favorite Angus Young riffs! I also talk a little bit around the theory and give you this weeks blues news. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #126 Rich Miller Talks Slide Guitar | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:09:16 | |
Blues in Britain Magazine say Rich's 'Stunning guitar work is second to none' Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #125 Guitar Teacher Talk w/ Tim Daley | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:59:40 | |
In this episode of the podcast I chat with the great guitarist, teacher and YouTuber Tim Daley. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #124 Learning New Solos and Making them 'Classy' | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:14:24 | |
Today we talk about how I approach learning new songs and guitar solos, we also look at some awesome minor scale licks to throw into our arsenal. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #123 That Chuck Berry Lick | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:10:48 | |
Today we look at that Chuck Berry lick hes always using. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #122 Dyer Davis Interview | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
Dyer Davis is an American singer / guitarist, who is currently working on his debut album for WildRoots Records. He's spent the last 8 years of his young life as a rock artist, recently departing from the band Rubber Soul Child. Now at 22 he has returned to the music that first inspired him to become a musician. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #121 Smokestack Lightnin' | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:10:46 | |
Today we look at the classic riff from Smokestack Lightnin'. We look at how to build a tricky finger picking part from the melody and bassline to create this awesome sounding guitar riff. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #120 Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue Interview | 29 May 2023 | 00:57:46 | |
In this episode I talk to Blues & Rockabilly guitar virtuoso Ruzz Evans from Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #119 Top 10 Acoustic Blues Albums | 22 May 2023 | 00:41:24 | |
In this episode I take you through my top 10 acoustic blues albums, I play a bit from each one and talk about why I think it deserves a slot in my top 10. Let me know what your top 10 are by leaving a comment, review or shooting me a message! Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #185 5 Must Know Licks | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:11:02 | |
In this episode of the podcast I'm talking you through 5 absolute must-know minor pentatonic licks for blues solos. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #118 What Guitar Should I Buy Next? | 15 May 2023 | 00:24:50 | |
In this episode I talk about the new range of Squier guitars and give some insight into what guitar you should add to your collection. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #117 The B.B. Box | 08 May 2023 | 00:15:38 | |
In this episode I talk about the BB King Box, what it is, how we can best use it and how it can make us better guitar players. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #116 Better than Epiphone?! Artist Guitars Brownburst 58 DLX Review | 01 May 2023 | 00:20:54 | |
A special episode for this week with my review of the Artist Guitars Brownburst DLXL To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #115 You're Better At Solos Than You Think | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:21:38 | |
In this episode we look at 'call and response' in guitar solos and how you can use the skills you already have to play better guitar solos today! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #114 Top 10 Classic Rock Guitar Albums | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:40:22 | |
In this episode I take you through my top 10 classic rock guitar albums, I play a bit from each one and talk about why I think it deserves a slot in my top 10. Let me know what your top 10 are by leaving a comment, review or shooting me a message! Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #113 Pentatonic Solo Hacks | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:15:40 | |
In this episode I respond to questions about pentatonic scales. We look at where they come from, what they are and how to best use them to make your solo playing sound great! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #112 Your Questions Answered | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:17:16 | |
In this episode I answer some of your questions from my email list including my 'mount Rushmore' of guitarists! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #111 Slide in Open D | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:18:02 | |
In this episode I talk through the Music Radar top guitars of 2023 and give a little analysis on their list. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #110 What Are The 'Blue' Notes? | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:12:10 | |
In this episode I cover what the 'blue' notes are and how to find them. This is a really useful trick for improving your improvising skills as well as your solo playing. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #109 David Hamburger Interview - Fretboard Confidential | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:04:08 | |
Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegrass music, and at home his father was turning him on to Tin Pan Alley pop. Through his teens, Hamburger was also becoming more interested in blues and jazz, incorporating the various styles into his playing. His interest in blues was further stoked while attending Wesleyan University when a friend taught him to play slide. A stint at Manhattan's School of Music where he was studying jazz composition didn't last, as Hamburger left the graduate program to play with a then-unknown Freedy Johnston. Hamburger was also playing with an R&B band as well as performing solo, finally gathering some of his favorite local musicians to help him record King of the Brooklyn Delta in 1995. Extensive touring helped him to build a live following around New York and New England, while he continued to contribute guitar, dobro, and pedal steel to the recordings of others. Indigo Rose, recorded in a little more than a week, arrived in 1999. As a solo artist, David has appeared at Merlefest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Old Settlers Music Festival, and venues including Passim, Cafe Lena and the Cactus Cafe. He has opened for Dave Van Ronk, Jorma Kaukonen, Rory Block and Roy Book Binder and jammed onstage with Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown and Tinsley Ellis. As a sideman and session musician, David has recorded with Freedy Johnston, toured the U.S. with Joan Baez, and appeared with Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen on Springsteen’s remake of “The Ghost of Tom Joad.” David is also the author of two dozen instructional books and videos, including the award-winning Beginning Blues Guitar, which has sold over 100,000 copies and been released in a second edition after 20 continuous years in print. We talk all things acoustic blues, he even whips out a stunning sounding Martin and demos a bit for us so, not one to miss! Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #108 Playing faster Solos | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:16:26 | |
In this episode I talk you through how to use 'scale runs' to play faster solos and get yourself from point A to B on the neck. I also go through this weeks Blues News. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #107 New Guitars, Old Tricks | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:21:16 | |
In this episode I talk about the UK Guitar Show and give a brief recap of my time there. I give you the low down on my newest guitar and talk you through a simple (yet powerful) blues lick you can play in any key and give an update on whats happening with the show in the coming months! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #106 Guitar Shopping | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:21:42 | |
This week ahead of the UK Guitar Show I'm talking all about guitar shopping! I give you my top 5 things to think about when buying a new instrument and how to approach your guitar collection. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #105 The 5 MUST know Jazz Chords | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
In this episode I take you through 5 essential jazz chords to throw into your blues playing. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #104 Stevie Ray Vaughan Licks | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:14:38 | |
In this episode we look at how SRV created his licks and how he used his fretboard knowledge to play some blisteringly cool and bad-ass guitar solos. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #184 Top 5 Dos and Dont's for playing LIVE | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:18:44 | |
In this episode of the podcast I'm answering more listener questions. Today I'm answering an episode request from Daniel In New Jersey who asks for my top 5 dos and donts for playing live. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #103 Danny Bryant Interview | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:53:28 | |
In this weeks episode I talk to Danny Bryant who is one of the most skillful, prolific and badass players out there. Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #102 The One Scale Hack You NEED | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
In this episode I take you through the one scale shape you NEED to learn to understand the neck and to play better blues. It's going to help unlock the fretboard and allow you to play better solos and improve your improvisation. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #101 Goal Setting for 2023 | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:22:42 | |
In this episode i talk you through how to set practical guitar goals for the year ahead. I give you some exercises to work on and advice about what to set as goals, how to make sure you stay on track and how to measure your successes. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #100! Happy New Year (top 5 recs) | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:13:32 | |
Happy New Year Everyone! In this one I talk bout my top 5 recommendations to listen to that I've discovered in 2022! To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #99 Top 5 Riffs | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:15:02 | |
In this episode I go all High Fidelity and give you my top 5 blues riffs, a bit of pre-xmas fun on the pod this week. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #98 Guitar Solo - Pro Tips | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:19:23 | |
In this special ELECTRIC episode I take you through some tips on how to create/write and play effective blues solos. Not one to miss if you're an electric blues or blues rock fan. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #97 Fingerpicking Routines | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:10:16 | |
In this episode I talk about some great exercises for leveling up your finger style playing. I talk about how to gain speed with your finger picking as well as some cool licks you can throw into any blues you're playing. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||
| Episode #96 What guitar Do You Need? | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:16:32 | |
In this episode I talk through 5 things I think you need to consider before buying a new guitar. This came off the back of a student asking me this week about buying some new gear, I talk about sound, play ability, price, look and feel. To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe | |||