March Learn & Master Guitar News


 

Video Tip - Learn to Play Chuck Berry's "Boogie Woogie" Riff!

One of the most common riffs you'll ever play on guitar is the Chuck Berry "Boogie Woogie" riff. This lesson shows how to play this much-used guitar riff in open keys as well as any other place on the neck. It's an important riff for any guitarist to have in their bag of tricks. Enjoy!

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Learn & Master Guitar LIVE Lesson!
Tuesday Mar. 19, 7pm CST US
Studio Guitar with Tom Hemby

Grammy-winning guitarist and Nashville session legend Tom Hemby has been a fixture in the studio and as a live touring guitarist for artists such as Amy Grant, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, and too many more to fit in this space! From effortless Fingerstyle, to blistering Fusion, to melting Smooth Jazz, Tom's guitar work is only matched by his humor and easy going nature. This is sure to be one of the best live lessons yet!

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Playing the "Greatest Songs of All Time"

Are you tired of playing just exercises? It's time to put your new guitar skills to work! Rolling Stone Magazine compiled its list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The best of these songs were put into two great songbooks that are featured this month.

Learning guitar involves learning the skills and learning how to apply those skills in real music. The resources this month give you all the material you need to learn some of the songs you love.
— Steve


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Don't Stop on that Plateau!

Don't you wish learning the guitar were a straight journey? But quite often you'll find yourself on a plateau making very slow progress. Here are some keys to getting past the plateaus in your own guitar learning.

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This Month in Gibson's Skills House

Latest Song Lessons: Feel Like Makin' Love (Bad Company)
Tennessee Flat Top Box (Johnny Cash)
Jealous Again (The Black Crowes)
Black Tongue (Mastodon)
Cocaine Blues (Johnny Cash)
Holdin' On to Black Metal (My Morning Jacket)
Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker)
Face to the Floor (Chevelle)
Haven't Met You Yet (Michael Buble')
                    

Guitar Apprentice: Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar)

Foundation Lessons: Greg Voros--Fret Maintenance

Style Lessons: Bluegrass: Arkansas Traveller
Classical Guitar: Canon in D

Interviews: Blues Great--Will McFarlane Part 2




 
March Student of the Month

Name: Cassandra B. (aka FireGirl)

My Instruments/gear: Acoustic Yamaha Guitar, Lanikai ukulele

Favorite Artists/Bands: Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band

Favorite style(s) to play: Country, A Little Rock and Roll, Pop


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