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Shady Grove - Billy Strings-Style - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This featured lesson is for the tune Shady Grove in the key of D-minor. I’ve created two arrangements that sit at the intermediate to advanced level. These arrangements are done...
In Tall Buildings - Beginner to Intermediate - Solo and Rhythm Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the John Hartford tune ‘In Tall Buildings’ in the key of D. This is a wonderful song with a beautiful melody. I’ve created a...
Steam Powered Aereoplane - Two Arrangements - Intermediate to Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the John Hartford tune ‘Steam Powered Aereoplane’ in the key of G. I’ve created two arrangements for both the verse and chorus of this...
I Saw the Light - Two Arrangements - Carter-Style and Flatpicking Solos Soundsliced
7 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at one of my favorite Gospel tunes written by the great Hank Williams entitled ‘I Saw the Light’ in the key of G. ...
Walk on Boy - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
Here are two arrangements I’ve created for the tune ‘Walk on Boy’ in the key of Am.  We’ll be doing this lesson in the style of Doc Watson and working on...
Kentucky Waltz Solo - Advanced Soundsliced
3 Sections
Here is my arrangement for the tune ‘Kentucky Waltz’ done in the key of D.  I’ve created a solo that is largely based on a Doc Watson and David Grisman...
Lonesome Moonlight Waltz - Beginner to Intermediate Soundsliced
5 Sections
Here is my arrangement and lesson for the Bill Monroe tune ‘Lonesome Moonlight Waltz.’ I’ll be walking through a beginner to intermediate arrangement in which we’ll play the melody in...
Jerusalem Ridge - Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is the classic Bill Monroe/Kenny Baker fiddle tune ‘Jerusalem Ridge’ in the key of Am. This is no doubt a monster tune but one worth learning!...
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...
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...
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...
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at learning the classic Bluegrass standard “Blue Ridge Cabin Home” in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The...
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...
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...
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...

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