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St James Infirmary - Four Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This is a lesson for the popular folk and blues tune “St James Infirmary” in the key of Em.  I’ve created four solos for this tune that will span all...
Cripple Creek - Two Arrangements and Variations
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at the classic Old-Time Fiddle tune ‘Cripple Creek’ in the key of A.  I’ve created two arrangements for this lesson,...
Connecting Chords Using Scales - Excerpt from the "Developing Fretboard Aware... Soundsliced
1 Section
This is a simple but powerful way to learn to use your scales and begin to improvise. The purpose of this lesson is to help open doors and create more...
Freight Train - Carter-Style and Flatpicking Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This lesson is for the classic tune ‘Freight Train’ done in the key of C. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The first time through we’ll learn a basic...
Call and Response Using Two Chords - Study Piece in G Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson includes – – PDF Tabs and Notation – Over 40 Minutes of up-close video – 2 Speeds of Practice Tracks at 45 and 55 BPM (With and without...
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Beginner to Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the classic Gospel tune ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ in the key of G.  I’ve created an ‘advanced-beginner to intermediate’ arrangement for both the verse and chorus. ...
Midnight on The Stormy Deep - Two Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be learning two intermediate arrangements for the classic Bluegrass and Old-Time tune ‘Midnight on The Stormy Deep’ in the key of D. The first time through...
Brandi Wine - Three Arrangements - G-Major Study Piece Soundsliced
7 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Brandi Wine’ in the key of G.  This is a study piece for using two very common G-Major scale patterns. ...
Long Black Veil - Carter Style and Intermediate Solo Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson I’ve created two arrangements for the old folk tune ‘Long Black Veil’ in the key of G. The first time through we’ll work on a...
Groovy Acoustic Blues in E - Solo and Rhythm Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll learn a ‘call and response’ style 12 bar blues in the key of E. I’ve created a solo for one time through the progression that is...
Clapton Style Acoustic Blues in E - Intermediate Lesson Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is an Eric Clapton Style Acoustic Blues guitar lesson in the key of E. I’ve created two intermediate solos that involve using a wide range of the fretboard, triplets...
Using the Flatted 3rd Doc Watson Style - Intermediate Lesson
3 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be learning all about how to use the flatted 3rd within our playing. I’ve created a simple chord progression in which we’ll examine how to use...
David Rawlings Style Solo and Jam - Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the styles and sounds of David Rawlings. I’ve created an original composition that involves two intermediate to advanced solos to...
Down in Dropped D - Intermediate to Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson entitled ‘Down in Dropped D’ covers a variety of topics and concepts. It’s an original composition in which we’ll be using a ‘dropped D’ in the ‘E string’...
The Colorado Train - Jam-Grass Style Feel - Intermediate Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at an original composition entitled ‘The Colorado Train’ in the key of G. As the title states, the tune has a ‘Colorado...
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