You CAN Learn To Play The Blues Like Your Heroes...
If you have the passion, we have the right courses and tools to make it happen.
Does this sound familiar?
- You've tried learning SRV songs on your own, but they're just too fast, and you barely make any progress...
- You feel stuck on one or two positions on the fretboard, and you don't know where else to play...
- You want to jam with other players, but you're afraid you won't know what to play...
- You've learned a few licks but can't string them together to play solos...
You've spent years going in circles, barely making any progress, wondering if you'll ever break through. Sometimes, you feel like giving up the guitar altogether.
Maybe you've already spent money on...
- Expensive in-person lessons with a teacher who makes you learn lots of stuff you don't care about...
- Video lessons by famous artists who play super fast, but they never actually teach you what they're playing...
- Lessons taught by someone who can play other styles but doesn't sound like an authentic blues player...
- Lessons that aren't matched for your skill level; they're either way too easy or much too difficult for you...
- Websites that have a blues "section" mixed in with a ton of courses you don't care about...
If you're tired of feeling stuck, and you're ready to take your blues playing to the next level, you've come to the right place.
Introducing TXBA Locals
The premier, all-access membership program for aspiring guitar slingers.
The TXBA Locals program will jump-start your blues playing.
Master the 5 Essential Blues Boxes, mixing major and minor blues for a more professional, polished sound.
Understand the fretboard, essential chords, rhythm patterns, and soloing shapes for playing in any blues song.
Learn to play like SRV, Albert, Freddie, B.B. King, Clapton, Hendrix, Johnny Winter, and John Mayer.
Build a rock-solid blues rhythm foundation from a basic blues shuffle and the ability to mix in chords and licks like a pro.
Develop the correct technique for playing blues guitar like the legends, from your grip to your bending, raking, vibrato, and picking.
Build your speed for blues guitar using exercises and drills that take you from beginner to advanced.
A Teacher Who Shares Your Passion
Hi, my name is Anthony Stauffer, and teaching blues guitar is my passion. Sixteen years ago, I uploaded a few SRV lessons to YouTube and accidentally started a new career. In 2009, I left my job as a software developer to do this full-time.
I discovered Stevie Ray Vaughan in college, and his playing changed my life. His influence opened the door to many other artists. Studying and learning how to play like my heroes allowed me to express myself in ways that were impossible before.
My mission with Texas Blues Alley is to help you achieve the dream of playing powerful, expressive, and dynamic blues guitar. If you give me a chance, I'll teach you everything I know.
Why You'll Succeed Here
1 Massive Courses Library
You'll have instant access to our growing library of 80+ blues guitar courses.
2 Weekly Challenges
You'll get short weekly lessons on licks, rhythms, and blues guitar techniques.
3 Clear, Simple Teaching
You'll easily understand our lessons even if you don't know much music theory yet.
4 Cutting Edge Tools
You'll learn faster with our custom online player, packed with incredible features.
5 YouTube Import
You'll be able to study YouTube videos using all the features of our online player.
6 Supportive Community
You'll be supported by a great community that shares your love of blues guitar.
Not Sure?
My courses and the Locals program are the perfect fit for many players, but it's not right for everyone. Here are some things I've learned about which kinds of players do well in our program.
You SHOULD Join If You...
- Are primarily interested in blues guitar.
- Enjoy lessons without tons of theory.
- Have already learned a few chords on guitar.
- Have reliable internet access.
- Understand the value of learning to play LIKE a song or artist.
You Should NOT Join If You...
- Want to learn a wide variety of guitar styles.
- Prefer lessons that use a lot of music theory.
- Are a true beginner who just picked up the guitar.
- Have unreliable or slow internet access.
- Want to learn copyrighted songs note-for-note.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions people ask about the Locals program if they're unsure about joining.
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What is the TXBA Locals Program
The TXBA Locals is a membership program that allows you to study our entire library of courses online.
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Can I Cancel Any Time?
Absolutely, there are no long-term commitments and you can cancel your membership at any time.
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How much experience do I need to benefit from your courses?
We have courses for all skill levels, but absolute beginners will have a hard time. You should probably know the basics (a few chords, how to hold the guitar, etc...) before joining.
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Will I learn other styles of music?
Certain concepts taught in our courses will be useful in other styles, but our entire site (and all of our courses) are centered on the blues.
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Do I get access to all courses?
Yes, you have 24/7 access to every course I've ever made.
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Do I have to buy the courses if I subscribe to the membership?
There's nothing to buy. As long as your membership is active, you'll have access to everything. No additional purchase is necessary.
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How often do new courses come out?
I average two new courses per year of varying length.
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Do you offer a lifetime membership?
Because I am constantly adding new content, and new features to the TXBA Pro Player, it is impossible for me to put a value on a lifetime membership. This is not a static collection of courses and features. I am working on them both constantly.
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Do you teach more than Stevie Ray Vaughan's style?
While Stevie was obviously my biggest influence, I have many courses teaching the style of other artists like the Three Kings, Clapton, Mayer, Hendrix, Johnny Winter, and more.
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Do the courses have tablature?
Yes. Tablature is presented in the SoundSlice tablature player, and is available in PDF form to download.
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Can I download the courses to watch offline?
No. Videos can only be watched online inside the Pro Player.