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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...
A Waltz For You - Beginner to Intermediate Lesson on Playing a Waltz Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week's featured lesson is an original composition I've entitled 'A Waltz For You' in the key of G. I've created a beginner to an intermediate arrangement that will involve...
Where the Soul of The Man Never Dies - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
Here is my arrangement for the tune "Where the Soul of the Man Never Dies" done in the key of D.  I was very inspired by the way Tony Rice...
Precious Memories - Beginner to Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the Gospel tune 'Precious Memories' in the key of F.  We'll be working out of D position and playing a straight-ahead melody.  We'll use a wide...
Banks of The Ohio - Two Arrangements - Key of G Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we'll be taking a look at the popular Old-Time tune "Banks of The Ohio" done in the key of G. I've created two arrangements for this song...
Salt Creek - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson is for the Old-Time fiddle tune "Salt Creek" in the key of A. I've created two arrangements/variations for this tune. The first arrangement plays a basic melody so...
In the Sweet By and By - Carter Style and Intermediate Flat-Picking Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we'll be taking a look at the popular gospel tune "In the Sweet By and By" done in the key of G. The first time through I've created...
Billy in the Lowground - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This is a lesson for the classic Old-Time fiddle tune "Billy in The Lowground" in the key of C. I've created two arrangements for this lesson. The first time through...
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss - Carter Style and David Rawlings Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this week's featured lesson we'll take a look at learning the Old-Time Folk tune 'Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss' in the key of D. We'll be working out...
Cherokee Shuffle - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
7 Sections
This week's featured lesson is the Old-Time fiddle tune, and now Bluegrass standard Cherokee Shuffle in the key of A. I've created two arrangements for this lesson that will include...
Nine Pound Hammer - Bluegrass Study Piece - 3 Solos and 2 Rhythm Lessons Soundsliced
10 Sections
This lesson is for the classic Bluegrass standard  "Nine Pound Hammer" in the key of G.  I've created three solos and two rhythm arrangements for this 'study piece.'  There is a...
This Land is Your Land - Three Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
This is my arrangement for the Woody Guthrie folk tune "This Land is Your Land" in the key of C.  I've created two beginner arrangements for this tune.  One is done in...
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