Essential Techniques

There are 6 courses in this collection.


Essential Techniques

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.


Courses

The Grip
The Grip

Learn the “thumb-over” grip nearly every legendary blues and blues rock guitarist uses.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv
Muting
Muting

Learn the physics behind great muting techniques with exercises to help you develop control over ringing strings.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv
Raking
Raking

Learn how to use string raking to fatten up your rhythm and soloing.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv
Bending
Bending

Learn the physics behind good bending technique, how to do it well, and lots of exercises to improve your accuracy.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv
Vibrato
Vibrato

Learn several vibrato techniques for blues guitar and the exercises necessary to develop them.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv
Picking
Picking

A detailed look at the importance of picking technique and lots of exercises to help you improve your accuracy.

  • Beg
  • Int
  • Adv