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4 Intermediate Blues Licks
Franco
•30 Jan 2026
Improvising on a 12 bar blues can be much more than just shredding on the minor pentatonic scale. Let’s look at 4 cool intermediate blues licks to level up your blues chops!

Whole Lotta Rosie
AC/DC
Ollie
•23 Jan 2026
This song is pure AC/DC! Driving riffs, huge chords, incredible groove and tongue in cheek lyrics about the titular Rosie, it's got everything you could want in a classic rock song!

Stormy Monday
T-Bone Walker
Ollie
•19 Jan 2026
T-Bone Walker is a hugely important blues guitarist, being cited as a major influence by legendary players like BB King and Chuck Berry, in this lesson we break down the chords and lead of his classic tune Stormy Monday.

Dark Red
Steve Lacy
Franco
•16 Jan 2026
In this Dark Red guitar lesson, we’re going to break down all the chord shapes and patterns you need to play this beautiful song by Steve Lacy!

You Shook Me All Night Long
AC/DC
Ollie
•9 Jan 2026
> In this lesson Jed takes us through the incredible AC/DC classic You Shook Me All Night Long. This song is full of great chord riffs but leaves you nowhere to hide! Is this a perfect song? Maybe...

Hocus Pocus
Focus
Ollie
•6 Jan 2026
In this lesson Jed breaks down the unbelievably catchy main riff from Hocus Pocus by Focus. It's tougher than it first appears, so get ready! Yodelling not included.

The Ideal Guitar Pedals For Beginners
Jonty
•26 Dec 2025
I recently got my hands on Vintage’s new lineup of pedals and was blown away by how good they are. One thing that really stood out to me was how beginner friendly they are, making them ideal if you’re new to the pedal world.

4 Clapton Licks To Learn On Guitar!
Franco
•19 Dec 2025
Learning licks and riffs is a great way to discover how different artists use the same scales and chords we all know, but in their own unique way. So in this lesson, let’s learn 4 Clapton licks!

It Hurts Me Too
Elmore James
Ollie
•11 Dec 2025
In this lesson we're learning the incredible blues slide tune 'It Hurts Me Too' by Elmore James. This song a a great way to get into slide playing and open tuning.

Merry Xmas Everybody
Slade
Ollie
•5 Dec 2025
Seasons greetings! We've decided to get a bit festive and show you how to play the hooks from four Christmas classics - Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Step Into Christmas, Merry Xmas Everybody, and Fairytale of New York. Merry Christmas to all!

Multi-Effects vs. Individual Pedals: Which Is Best for Beginner Guitarists?
Franco
•2 Dec 2025
One of the best parts of learning guitar is exploring how effects can completely change your tone. But should you go for a multi-effects pedal, or should you build a small setup with individual pedals?