Blog Posts

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!

Cochise
Audioslave
Franco
•18 Jul 2025
In this Cochise guitar lesson, we’ll be working through all the different parts of the song, from the “helicopter sound” in the intro to the super-massive riff.

Wee Wee Hours
Chuck Berry
Dan
•16 Jul 2025
In this Wee Wee Hours guitar lesson we're going to take this classic Chuck Berry tune and work through all the main rhythms, chords and even lead parts. This guitar lesson has it all, so let's dive in.

Welcome to the Jungle
Guns N' Roses
Ollie
•14 Jul 2025
In this Welcome to the Jungle lesson we're going to break down the classic Guns N' Roses riffs and lead playing that defined hard rock in the 80s and beyond!

Harder to Breathe
Maroon 5
Franco
•11 Jul 2025
In this Harder To Breathe guitar lesson, we’re going to be learning how to play the different parts of this very funky Maroon 5 song! If you’re into high-energy funky rhythms, this one is perfect for you!