by Joseph Brenna | Jan 27, 2016 | Backing Tracks, Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Lead Guitar, Practice |
related: Single String Mastery on Guitar Use Loops and Backing Tracks to Learn Lead Guitar Backing tracks can provide us with great sounding musical loops with which to practice and develop guitar skills. They help to train our ears, and provide a musical pocket so we...
by Joseph Brenna | Apr 3, 2014 | Blues, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Jamming |
In our first lesson on the blues, we learned in 6 steps the 12 bar blues form, the chords involved, and how to play rhythm guitar through the form. Beginning with step 7 below we’ll move on to lead guitar playing. 7) Learn the Blues Scale If you know the minor...
by Joseph Brenna | Oct 21, 2013 | Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Solos, Improvisation, Lead Guitar |
In a guitar lesson this week a student asked for help making her solos more musical. Since what makes a great solo is somewhat subjective, and the possibilities extensive, that can be difficult to teach. But one of the simplest tips that I give to students, especially...
by Joseph Brenna | Jun 23, 2012 | Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Solos, Improvisation, Jamming, Lead Guitar, Practice, Technique |
related How to Practice Guitar with Backing Tracks Use Loops and Backing tracks to Learn Lead Guitar One of the simplest, most useful, and most intuitive areas of guitar – playing on single strings – happens to be one of the most neglected. Most guitar...
by Joseph Brenna | Jul 20, 2008 | Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Jamming, Learning |
So you’re new to guitar, or you’ve been playing awhile and want to improve your technique, or apply music theory to break out of your current confines, or become a more expressive soloist, or a better rhythm guitarist. One of the most valuable steps you...
by Joseph Brenna | Jun 23, 2008 | Backing Tracks, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Practice |
Download 48 FREE backing tracks from Brenna Method related How to Practice Guitar with Backing tracks I recently began meeting with a student who had been studying with a couple of other teachers, but wasn’t getting what he wanted out of lessons. He’s got...