Learn four, country blues solos from Merle Haggard's guitarist's James Burton, Roy Nichols, Clint Strong, and Redd Volkaert. This course will cover their use of chicken' pickin' pentatonics, double stops, bends, and jazz phrases. Reference recordings for each solo are provided along with a solo playthrough at full and 3/4ths speed, lesson, and PDF of the TAB/Standard Notation. All videos are recorded in 1080p.

Learn 10 Country Jazz Jimmy Bryant licks and concepts utilizing pedal tones, open strings, lap steel styled double stops, outlining chord changes using simple chord shapes, and much more!

Learn licks from the Country Jazz master himself- Leon Rhodes! Instruction on how to play, ideas you can take, and context of each lick! Additionally, I include the title of the recordings I heard them in! ~45 minute lesson video with accompanying PDF of all examples written in tab and standard notation. 

Learn 10 Hank Garland licks off his ground breaking record, "Jazz Winds From A New Direction"! We will explore concepts like jazz blues, 2-5 turnarounds, enclosures, using b5 and b9 intervals, tritone substitution, and much more within these licks!

Note for note breakdown of four swingin' solos from "To Swing Or Not To Swing". Each section is devoted to a solo. I will go over the correct fingerings, chords outlined, and concepts Barney Kessel was implying. Great course to learn how to start "playing the changes" and mix in bebop lines with your swing and blues licks! Solos Include: 1."Indiana" 2. "Midnight Sun" 3. "Wall Street" 4. "Moten Swing"

Note for note breakdown of the four blues solos from "Charlie Christian: The Original Guitar Hero". Each section is devoted to a solo. I will go over the correct fingerings, chords outlined, and large concepts Charlie Christian was implying. Great course to learn how to start "playing the changes"!

This course takes an in depth look at 10 ways Barney Kessel would address common chord changes such as 5-1, 2m-5-1, 4-#4dim-1, 2m7(b5)-5(alt)-1m, and 3m-6-2m-5-1 changes.  This is a great course for those wanting to start incorporating early bebop licks into their swing and blues playing! 

This course focuses on reworking 4 Charlie Christian licks to make them your own! We will work on rearranging the licks, altering the rhythms of the licks, getting the most out of the chord grips they are derived from, and expanding on the harmony of each!

Learn how to emulate the pedal steel guitar licks of Ralph Mooney, Lloyd Green, and Tom Brumley!

This course was born out of necessity for many of my students who have holes in their playing across the fretboard. This course begins at ground zero for PRACTICAL theory lessons that build on one another.  -Learn how to find every note on the guitar -Learn all the notes in the major pool of notes -Learn intervals (vertically and horizontally on the fretboard) -Learn how to make triads and chords (what makes a cho...

Learn the sounds from the guitarist that shaped Country Guitar! In this course we will look at James Burton's note choice of blending major and minor pentatonic with small three note embellishments, chicken pickin’/pedal steel-like bends, open string drones, and using double stops to move around the fretboard and further emulate pedal steel sounding licks! A great course for those just getting into Country Guitar ...

This course focuses on Jimmie's lead guitar style of Swing/Western Swing and West Coast Blues. We'll take a look at how to clearly outline changes, tools Jimmy would use to transition between quick changes, and the use of blues in Western Swing and Jazz contexts! Section 1: Swing Blues Fundamentals  (common triads Jimmie would work out of, combining major and minor pentatonics, using enclosures to transition betwe...

An in depth video course on the guitarist who's blues, jazz, and swing stylings helped create the Western Swing lead guitar sound! 

An in depth video course into Roy's note choice, technique, and jazz influence that helped create Merle Haggard's classic sound!

Learn how to play minor lines in the style of Charlie Christian. In this course I will teach you how to see and hear the common chord shapes Charlie plays out of, the "pool" or selection of notes he uses over particular changes, rhythmic motifs, and example licks from Charlie Christian's solo on "Swing to Bop". All of this will be applied to a minor blues solo in the style of "Swing to Bop"!

Learn music theory all in the context of Classic Country intros, outros, and turnarounds. In this course you'll learn the CAGED system, how it relates to pentatonic positions, dominant 7th chords, double stops, and suspensions. The course is divided into five sections with application in each. All music is notated in TAB/Standard Notation.

Expanding on the lessons from Music Theory for the Country Guitarist, Part 2 deepens our understanding of the CAGED system through pentatonic, double stop, and string bending licks, vocabulary, and phrases across different styles of Classic Country: Nashville Sound, Bakersfield Sound, Truck Drivin' Guitar, & Country Rock. Learn music theory and the fretboard in context of intros, turnarounds, solo breaks, and outros.

Learn how to play the foundations of Eldon Shamblin rhythm guitar. You will learn his most used chord shapes, descending and ascending runs, and advanced substitutions, and application to two western swing standards!

Expanding on Shamblin's rhythm guitar style, learn his single note fills & signature licks. All applied to two Western Swing tunes!

This course takes a look at how Don Rich cultivated his chicken pickin' sound using open and closed position pentatonics, different types of double stops, and different pick/finger technique. All of this is broken into four sections with the last two sections applying everything to  accompaniment and solo contexts. If you are looking to get more of that classic Bakersfield Sound into your playing, this is the cour...

This course will take an in-depth look at four techniques Jerry Reed uses in his lead and rhythm playing. Techniques include rhythmic picking patterns, banjo rolls, double stops, and signature open string licks!

Learn the Twin Guitar Head, Fills, and Roy Nichols Solo in this downloadable Transcription. Written out in Tab/Standard Notation.

Learn Albert Lee's three solos on Dave Edmund's "Sweet Little Lisa" arranged for standard tuned guitar. Learn how to mix major and minor pentatonics, country double stops, pedal steel guitar bends, open strings, and rockabilly licks all in one solo! *Transcription in TAB/Standard Notation w/correct fingerings and chords in downloadable PDF format.

Learn how to use common shell voicings to create "Big Band/Shout Chorus" styled chord soloing (ala Barney Kessel/Red Garland). All music from the Youtube mini course series is notated in Standard Notation/TAB with chord grips and correct fingerings.

Learn three note for note solos from "Ignition!". Each is a great study in the intersection of Country, Rockabilly, Steel, and Jazz Guitar.

Learn three Brian Setzer Christmas solos note for note! 1. Jingle Bells 2. Jingle Bell Rock 3. Winter Wonderland These solos are a great study in Swing Lines, Johnny Smith and Barney Kessell styled Chord Soloing, Country Double Stops, and Rockabilly Licks!

Learn how to nail the classic country single note sounds of James Burton, Don Rich, Roy Nichols, and Albert Lee using pentatonics with common embellishments like b3 and b7 approach notes, chromatics, enclosures, and arpeggios. Click here to view the mini lesson series.

Note for note "Faded Love" and "San Antonio Rose" rhythm guitar accompaniments from the Bob Wills album, "For The Last Time". Extra: Live video transcription of Eldon's accompaniment on the instrumental, "Pan Handle Rag". *PDF in Tab/Standard Notation

Learn 3 note for note solos from George Barnes! Solos include- 1. "Little Rock Getaway" 2. "In The Gloaming" 3. "Flintstones Theme"

Learn three note for note solos from the Hank Garland album, "The Original 1949-1957 Decca/Chic Recordings". Solos include- 1. "Hank's Dream" 2. "E-String Rag" 3. "Seventh & Union"

Learn three note for note James Burton solos off the Emmylou Harris record, "Elite Hotel". Solos include- 1. "Ooh, Las Vegas" 2. "Feelin' Single, Seein' Double" 3. "Jambalaya" *4. bonus live take of "Jambalaya" not appearing on the album All written in TAB/Standard Notation with correct fingerings in PDF form.

Jerry Reed's solo break note for note with the correct fingerings in TAB/Standard Notation! This solos features all sorts of Reed techniques like banjo rolls, open string licks, and funky single note lines! 

Dive into the solos of Jimmie Rivers. An excellent study of Western Swing, Blues, and Swing Guitar! 1. "Jimmie's Blues" 2. "Hold It" 3. "Tippin' In" 4. "Jammin' with Jimmy"

Learn six note for note solos from Jimmy Bryant! 1. "Bryant's Shuffle" 2. "Jammin' With Jimmy" 3. "Cotton Pickin'" 4. "Yodeling Guitar" 5. "Flippin the Lid" 6. "Pickin' Peppers" + The full transcription of "The Night Rider"!

Five note for note solos from the "Tiffany Transcriptions"! 1. Milk Cow Blues 2. Take Me Back To Tulsa 3. Faded Love 4. Texas Playboy Rag 5. Bring It On Down To My House *PDF in Tab/Standard Notation

Learn five Leon Rhodes solos note for note! These are solos from recorded instrumentals with the Texas Troubadours and a Buddy Emmons album! 1. Steel Guitar Rag 2. Rhodes-Bud Boogie 3. Honey Fingers 4. Remington Ride/Bud's Bounce 5. Sugarfoot Rag

Learn three Reggie Young solos note for note: 1. "The Fireman" 2. "Lucille" 3. "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" *all solos written in TAB/Standard Notation w/correct fingerings and chords in PDF Format

Learn three solos note for note! A great mix of blues, bebop, and country jazz! 1. Lost Weekend 2. A Smooth One 3. Roy's Blues

Four note for note solos featuring Roy Nichols soloing over Western Swing tunes! 1. Corrine, Corrina 2. Roly Poly 3. Old Fashioned Love 4. Right or Wrong Click HERE to view the free video lessons that go with them!

Five note for note solos from several classic Merle Haggard and The Strangers live and studio albums! 1. No Hard Time Blues 2. Hammin' It Up 3. Big Bad Bill 4. Leaving Phoenix 5. Every Fool Has A Rainbow *PDF in Tab/Standard Notation

Learn three note for note solos from the country jazz record, "Swingin' Southern Guitar" by Sheldon Bennett. Solos include- 1. "Rock City Rock" 2. "Sweet Georgia Brown" 3. "Sleepy Time Down South" Bennett's playing was highly influenced by Django Reinhardt, Chet Atkins, George Barnes, and Roy Lanham!

Learn how to create simple swing/bebop solos using the following improvisational ideas: approach notes, arpeggios, and the "pool of notes". *Simplified chord changes/chord grips are taught

A pack of transcriptions that go along with a popular Youtube video series I created that takes a look at some of the fundamental shapes and movements Western swing, and country/country jazz guitarists use. You can view the videos by clicking HERE.

Learn how to use common chord shape grips to begin comping along with the melody and chord soloing in context of the western swing ''Right or Wrong". All music from the Youtube mini course series is notated in Standard Notation/TAB with chord grips and correct fingerings.

Learn how to navigate the changes by using the "pool of notes" for a particular key and how to adjust the "pool of notes" when the changes call for it. This course pre-supposes you know the western swing standard "Right or Wrong". If you want to learn how to play the melody and comp the rhythm, check out my mini lesson series HERE. *Knowledge of chord shapes, triads, and general "key" knowledge is needed.

Learn how to emulate the Steel Guitar Jazz sounds of players like Don Helms, Buddy Emmons, Roy Buchanan, and Redd Volkaert! Click to watch the lesson series. *All music in TAB/Standard Notation with correct fingerings and chords.

Five note for note Don Rich and Tom Brumley solos from the Buck Owens Show! 1. My Heart Skips A Beat (DR) 2. I've Got A Tiger By The Tail (Live Cut) (DR) 3. I've Got A Tiger By The Tail (Studio Cut) (DR) 4. Cajun Fiddle (TB) 5. Together Again (TB) *PDF in Tab/Standard Notation

Learn how to play the Strangers instrumental, “Whooper Snooper”, and the accompanying Roy Nichols solo!