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Under The Double Eagle - Beginner Carter-Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Under The Double Eagle’ in the key of G.  This tune has been long requested so I’ve finally created an arrangement...
Down Yonder - Beginner Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Down Yonder’ in the key of G.  This is a great lesson for those of you looking to learn your first...
By The Mark - Beginner Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Gospel tune ‘By The Mark’ in the key of C.  I’ve created a straight-ahead beginner arrangement done in the Carter Style so you’ll...
Blueridge Mountain Blues - Advanced Beginner Solo Soundsliced
3 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the tune ‘Blueridge Mountain Blues’ in the key of G.  I’ve created an ‘Advanced-Beginner’ arrangement for both the verse and chorus.  This is a...
New River Train - Carter-Style and Intermediate Solos Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the old-time tune “New River Train” done in the key of D.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ and learning two arrangements.  The first...
Learn an Easy Melody and Chord Shapes Across the Fretboard Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at learning a basic melody in the key of C that will be great for the beginner. In the second arrangement, we’ll learn...
I'll Fly Away - Carter Style and Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the popular Gospel and Bluegrass tune “I’ll Fly Away” in the key of D.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ with the capo on...
Little Sadie - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
I’ve created two arrangements for the tune “Little Sadie” in the key of Dm.  The first time through is more of a straight-ahead melody with some nice triplets moves, much...
Way Downtown - Two Arrangements - Doc Watson Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
This is my arrangement for the tune “Way Downtown” in the key of D. We’ll be learning two arrangements in ‘C position.’ The first time through will be a straight-ahead Carter-Style...
Red River Valley - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is my arrangement for the tune “Red River Valley” in the key of C.  I’ve created two arrangements for this piece.  The first one is done in the Carter Style and...
Lonesome Road Blues - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Bluegrass/Folk song “Lonesome Road Blues” done in the key of G.  I’ve written up two arrangements for this tune.  The first time through...
Trouble Ahead - Twelve Bar Blues in G - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson includes. – PDF Tabs and Notation – 30 Minutes of up-close video – 2 Speed Audio Tracks at 123 and 128 BPM (with and without the lead) –...
Come On In My Kitchen - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the classic Robert Johnson Blues tune ‘Come On In My Kitchen’ in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune that both sit...
Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Piece - Solo and Rhythm Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Peice’ in the key of C. The melody consists of...
Reuben's Train - Beginner and Advanced Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be learning the classic Old-Time tune ‘Reuben’s Train’ in the key of D.  Since the verse and chorus have virtually the same melody and...
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