Learning to play the guitar is a fantastic journey at any age. If you’re a senior thinking about picking up the guitar, you’re in for a rewarding experience. Playing music can boost your mood, improve your memory, and keep your fingers nimble. I’ve gathered some practical tips to help you get started and enjoy every step of the way. Guitar Tips for Seniors: Making the Most of Your Practice Starting with the right approach can make learning guitar easier and more fun. Here are

If you’ve ever wanted to play a classic blues tune that’s both soulful and technically rewarding, "Love in Vain" is a perfect choice. This song, originally by Robert Johnson and famously covered by The Rolling Stones, offers a beautiful blend of fingerpicking and slide guitar techniques. In this love in vain guitar tutorial, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to master this timeless piece. In the next blog post I'll show all the parts you must know and post a p

If you've ever wanted to play a classic folk song on your guitar, "Blowing in the Wind" by Bob Dylan is a perfect choice. It's simple, beautiful, and carries a timeless message. In this post, I'll walk you through how to play this iconic tune step-by-step. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this blowing in the wind guitar tutorial will help you get started quickly and confidently. Getting to Know the Song: Why "Blowing in the Wind"? "Blowing in the Wind" is on

Learning guitar is an exciting journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, finding the right tutor can make all the difference. Today, more and more people are turning to online lessons for convenience and access to a wider range of teachers. But how do you find the perfect online guitar tutor for you? Let me walk you through the process with some practical tips and insights. Why Choose an Online Guitar Tutor? Online guitar lessons offer flexi

Learning to play the guitar is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and endless possibilities. But not all guitar lessons are created equal. When I first started playing, I quickly realized that the quality of instruction made a huge difference in how fast and how well I progressed. That’s why I want to share what sets expert guitar learning apart from the rest. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, understanding these key differences ca

Here is the most important way expert lessons boost motivation: Playing Music YOU Love: Lessons include songs and styles that inspire you

Understanding Gordon Lightfoot's Impact The legendary Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is known for his beautiful, often mellow songs. However, his personality was anything but gentle. He had a reputation as a very intense and sometimes difficult person. Bob Dylan admired Lightfoot’s music so much that he once said he tried to write and record like Gordon on his John Wesley Harding album. Dylan felt he still fell short of Lightfoot’s standard, and that’s saying something

The Magic of "Harvest Moon" "Harvest Moon" is the title track and first single from Neil Young's 1992 album, Harvest Moon . This song brought back musicians from the original Harvest sessions, including Linda Ronstadt, who provides beautiful backing vocals, and James Taylor. This collaboration creates a full-circle feel that resonates with fans. The song has become one of Young's most beloved pieces. It captures the essence of mature, enduring love. Its heartfelt lyrics and

If you’ve ever wanted to play a classic folk song on your guitar, Blowing in the Wind by Bob Dylan is a perfect choice. It’s a timeless tune that’s both beautiful and easy to learn. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to add a meaningful song to your repertoire, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to play Blowing in the Wind on guitar. How to Play 'Blowing in the Wind' on Guitar The great thing about Blowing in the Wind is its simplicity. T

Jeff Powers teaches how to play his One Man Band arrangement of Purple Haze. The first big hit of Jimi Hendrix is a natural show stopper. Playing it solo while kicking a drum and tambourine is a little tricky but very doable. The entire song including the solo is done with the "Dead Thumb' technique. For a complete detailed version go to my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/purple-haze-146246266?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator

This is the fourth quick video breaking down how to play Baby Please Don't Go . In the first video, I covered the melody. The second video focused on the bass and melody. The third video explained the chords. Now, in this video, I’ll show you the bass and melody together. This version is the basic but complete song. Video Breakdown In this video, I’ll guide you through the essential parts of the song. You'll learn how to combine the bass and melody effectively. This combinati

This is the 3rd video showing how to play baby please don't go. Here Jeff just shows the chords so anyone can play and sing the song. It's good to just strum the song so the timing becomes easy and natural....which will make playing the more difficult version easier and in the groove. You can get the 5 page tablature book at Patreon (click here): https://www.patreon.com/posts/purple-haze-146246266?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&u

Here is the second step to playing Baby Please Don't Go. Now that you have the melody memorized and under your finger we are going to add the simple Bass notes between the phrases. You will start to develop the "Dead Thumb" technique after 2 more simple videos. This is video #2 in a series of 4 videos to get you playing Baby Please Don't Go. 4 short easy practices for the beginner to intermediate or even for advanced players if they want to learn a new blues song quickly.

This is a quick start on playing the classic blues song "Baby, Please Don't Go". I use this song and others to develop the "Dead Thumb" technique. This is video #1 in a series of 4 videos to get you playing Baby Please Don't Go 4 short easy practices for the beginner to intermediate or even for advanced players if they want to learn a new blues song quickly. You can get the tab at my patreon page right here just click on the link : https://www.patreon.com/posts/baby-please-do

Circle of fifths, circle of fifths, circle of fifths, we keep hearing about the circle of fifths. So what is it? It seems to be used more for circling to the fourth, which would be going counterclockwise. Many composers, like Bach, used it for changing to different keys and using it as a tool to go through the development section of a piece. It's a handy tool to quickly see all the keys. You can use it to modulate to other keys and also see all the chords of the key you're in

The Fixed Pitch scale book is for classical guitarists and solo guitarists. It's an interesting and essential addition to the Segovia Scales which are indispensable. The most helpful part of the scale book are the open position scales and the two octave speed scales. The open position covers all pitch centers with 28 scales types using 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 note scales which give the fingers and ear a real workout. They do not follow the circle fifths but go through the t

I love to play blues and great covers and this is one that I've often put in my set. B.B. King frequently performed Willie Nelson's 1960 song "Night Life," making it a staple in his career and recording it on albums like  Blues is King  (1967) and  Love Me Tender  (1982). King also performed it live with Willie Nelson and recorded a studio version as a duet with Nelson for King's 1997 album,  Deuces Wild . The song, written by Nelson after moving to Pasadena, Texas, describes

Yes I would say these basic technique exercises are not in any special order but here are some great and necessary practices for the solo...

Here is part 3 of unleashing potential (mastering guitar coordination), We started with 2 note finger patterns then 3 note finger ex and...

Here is part 2 of unleashing potential (mastering guitar coordination), We started with 2 note finger patterns and here we are practicing...