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If tone is in the hands, then technique is what puts it there.
The Essential Techniques courses are a deep dive into the "thumb-over" technique used by nearly every famous blues and blues rock guitarist.
This style of handling the guitar is as old as the blues itself. It is not "correct" or "proper" guitar technique - at least not by academic standards - but it is nearly ubiquitous in blues and blues rock.
Essential Techniques is the best collection of courses on this subject that you'll find anywhere. These are not easy, fun courses. They are physically demanding, and require incredible attention to detail. But if you're serious about sounding like SRV, Hendrix, or any other number of famous blues or rock guitarists, an investment in your technique pays huge dividends.
Learn the “thumb-over” grip nearly every legendary blues and blues rock guitarist uses.
Learn the physics behind great muting techniques with exercises to help you develop control over ringing strings.
Learn the physics behind good bending technique, how to do it well, and lots of exercises to improve your accuracy.
Learn several vibrato techniques for blues guitar and the exercises necessary to develop them.