You play gritty, intense blues, but you're missing something.

You want to play expressive, soulful melodies, but you can't.

That's why you need Ballads.

Ballads are a perfect complement to your Blues playing.

Together, Blues And Ballads make your playing more dynamic, expressive, and passionate.

The Thanksgiving Ballad Course will show you how.
Thanksgiving Ballad 2025

Complete Ballad Immersion

Three amazing modules to help you improve your ballad playing from every angle.

Performance Breakdown

Learn a full performance of the Thanksgiving Ballad note-for-note.

Rhythm Study

Focus on the rhythm, chord options, and embellishments.

Solo Breakthrough

Go deep on soloing shapes, target notes, and improvisation.

Performance Breakdown Module

I will teach you how to play every lick in this performance using my proven method.
  • 2h 10m Of Video Instruction
  • 43 Licks Divided Into 7 Sections
  • Demo, Slow-Motion, Breakdown Teaching Structure
  • Integrated LRI Format (Learn Licks, Repeat Phrases, Integrate Everything)
  • Tablature & Backing Track

Rhythm Study Module

I'll teach you the rhythm fundamentals for this song, expand your chord vocabulary, and show you how to play Hendrix-style embellishments.
  • 1h 36m Of Video Instruction
  • Learn the Basic Chords,
  • Learn Alternate Chord Forms
  • Learn Basic & Syncopated Strumming
  • Learn 27 Chord Embellishments With Tablature

Solo Breakthrough Module

I'll teach you which soloing shapes to use, and help you improvise by targeting the right notes over each chord in the progression.
  • 1h 20m of Video Instruction
  • Breakdown of Soloing Shapes
  • Learn The Target Notes For Each Chord
  • Guided Note Targeting Exercises
  • Focus On Improvisation

What's New?

My classic Thanksgiving Ballad Course has been updated and enhanced in this 2025 release.
  • Upscaled/Enhanced Footage
  • Standard Tuning Conversion
  • LRI Framework Integrated
  • On-Screen Tablature For Demos
  • Chord Graphics Added
  • New Chord Embellishment Demos
  • Performance Breakdown Progress Tracker
  • Reference PDFs
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Entire TXBA Course Library Included
Convenient Online Viewing Included
Advanced Looping Features Included
SoundSlice Tablature Included
YouTube Study Tools Included
Slow-Down & Video Zoom Included
Personal Study Log Included

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Buy this course, and you'll be able to download all the videos, tabs, and backing tracks to keep. No recurring payments. Your courses can be re-downloaded if you change computers.

$49.99 $25.00
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