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Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ollie
•15 Oct 2025
In this Texas Flood guitar lesson we're going to learn the intro, tone, techniques and theory that make this Stevie Ray Vaughan song the quintessential Texas Blues classic!

Iron Man
Black Sabbath
Franco
•3 Oct 2025
In this Iron Man guitar lesson, we’re going to be learning how to play the different parts of this legendary Black Sabbath song. Time to learn one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time!

Smokestack Lightnin'
Howlin' Wolf
Ollie
•26 Sep 2025
In this lesson Jed takes us through the blues classic Smokestack Lightnin' by Howlin' Wolf. It's got a catchy swung riff that perfectly supports the incredible vocal, and is a nice test for any blues devotees!

Lenny
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ollie
•19 Sep 2025
This beautiful instrumental really shows off SRV's softer side! Lenny is a bucket list song for any player, and there is so much to take away from this song in terms of chord shapes, soloing ideas and dynamic range. Take your time with this one!

1/4 Note Bend: Essential Blues Guitar Technique
Franco
•10 Sep 2025
The quarter note bend, also known as the “blues bend”, is a very common technique you’ve definitely heard before, especially if you’re into blues or blues rock. Let’s dive in!

Have You Ever Loved A Woman
Freddie King
Ollie
•3 Sep 2025
In this lesson we're studying the beautiful solo from 'Have You Ever Loved a Woman' by Freddie King. It's a very soulful blues track with some really tricky phrasing. There's a lot to learn from this one, so let's dive in!

5 Essential Guitar Practice Tips For Beginners
Franco
•27 Aug 2025
Learning how to play any instrument is a challenge, but with a few tricks, you can make your practice routine much more efficient!

Hide Away
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ollie
•20 Aug 2025
In this lesson we're going to learn the intro to Stevie Ray Vaughan's take on Freddie King's classic blues tune Hide Away. This is a brilliant Texas Blues infused track that is a must for any aspiring blues players!

Going Down
Freddie King
Ollie
•6 Aug 2025
In this lesson we cover Freddie King's rocking track, Going Down. It's a great riff based track that bridges rock and blues brilliantly. There's also some energetic lead to learn too, and an incredible vocal!

Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Mark
•30 Jul 2025
'Highway to Hell' is a straight-up rock anthem that makes any trip in the car feel truly epic. In this lesson, we’ll break down the chord shapes, rhythm work and groove that make this track a rock staple. Plug in, crank up, and let's hit the highway!

Before You Learn CAGED, You Must Have This!
Franco
•23 Jul 2025
The CAGED system is a very useful concept that will change the way you understand the fretboard. But before you dive into it, it’s crucial to know, or at least be able to figure out the name of the notes across the fretboard. So let’s dive into it!

JAM pedals
Franco
•21 Jul 2025
I often talk about effects pedals and gear, but I rarely talk about specific brands. That’s because if I do, I want to do a proper deep dive into it. So today, let’s talk about JAM pedals!