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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for session #4 of my Daily Player Series. At the heart of most chart topper's is an irresistible groove, with rhythm being an integral part of the listening experience. With that in mind, it's time...
2022-06-29 02:27:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another classic rock guitar tutorial. Jimi Hendrix is widely considered to be one of the most influential and ground breaking guitarist of all time. For today's session, we'll study his unique ...
2022-06-24 18:49:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial. There comes a time in every soloist development when running scales and recycling the same old licks just isn't enough. In today's lesson, we'll discuss how to "pl...
2022-06-09 16:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another blues rhythm tutorial. The 1.4.5 progression is easily the most signature element of the blues genre. The ability to perform these chords in a variety of positions will allow yo...
2022-06-07 18:16:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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In celebration of Leo Fender's 113th birthday we'll be giving away this beautiful Fender Player Series Stratocaster with black finish and maple fingerboard! The new Player Series combines vintage vibe with modern appointments to...
2022-06-06 16:21:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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As an added membership bonus, I've begun reaching out to companies to procure special discounts on gear, applications, and supplemental learning programs. Below you will find a growing list of coupon codes, which I and Natalia...
2022-05-31 17:33:51 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another mini blues guitar tutorial. In today's session, let's ditch the typical shuffle and learn to "funkify" our 12 bar using syncopated rhythms and staccato lead lines. Diversifying ...
2022-05-27 16:29:54 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial. Today, let's continue our study of arpeggios and learn the theory and technique behind the basic major and minor varieties. With each pattern mastered, we'll then ...
2022-05-18 00:37:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another chop busting exercise! In today's session we'll learn how to perform the seven essential arpeggios of a major key and discuss how to build greater speed and proficiency. This ex...
2022-05-13 16:17:38 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another lick of the week. In today's session, let's look back to Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1983 Austin City Limits performance and master one of his go-to "Voodoo Child" licks. For ease of l...
2022-05-05 02:05:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session let's get down to the nitty-gritty and learn how to think like a pro-guitarist! Together we will master three soulful blues licks that demonstr...
2022-04-30 14:06:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another beginner guitar tutorial. As a young guitarist, I found the repetitive practice of scales and traditional exercises to be tedious and uninspiring. To break up the monotony, I be...
2022-04-22 18:19:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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There comes a time in every blues/rock guitarist life when they fall victim to the treacherous "pentatonic rut." In this lesson, I'd like to share with you some simple ways of sweetening up basic licks and diversifying your so...
2022-04-13 17:29:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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Since I began my work on Patreon I've received countless request for a step-by-step beginner guitar curriculum. So, today I'm launching a new premium series called "The Daily Player." In the days ahead I will be posting digest...
2022-04-05 16:05:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another lead guitar tutorial. In today's session we'll diversify our lead guitar technique as we learn to solo over a 1.4.5 progression in the key of D major. Together we'll learn to vi...
2022-03-31 23:21:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today I'm so excited to finally share with you my newly completed single, "River Queen." Seventeen years ago, I trekked off to the annual Philly Folk Fest. There, I fell deeply in love with a magical woman who would not only b...
2022-03-21 16:14:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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welcome back to Swiftlessons for another songwriting tutorial. In today's session, we'll discuss how to develope more flavorful chord progressions using borrowed chords (chords taken derived from other scales and modes.) Toget...
2022-03-19 17:18:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another melodic practice routine. In today's session we'll be combining pop, folk and jazz influences to create a chord melody piece performed in D position. Together we will learn to m...
2022-03-12 18:37:40 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another guitar practice routine. In today's session we'll be revisiting the art of combining lead and rhythm techniques, this time with a neo-soul/gospel feel. Learning such routines is...
2022-03-03 15:46:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request Song Tutorial. In today's session I am finally breaking down the single most requested song at Swiftguitar.com/request, The Beatles' classic "Here Comes the Sun." Tog...
2022-02-27 01:30:45 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lick of the week. In today's lesson we'll be learning how to combine rhythm and lead elements to perform a classic blues turnaround in the key of E major. This technique will be excelle...
2022-02-18 18:18:44 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another technique tutorial. As requested by your fellow patron Jonathan T, in today's session we'll be learning the proper method for string muting (also known as string blocking.) We'll ...
2022-02-15 21:33:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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This week I have taken on the challenging task of transcribing and memorizing The Beatles classic "Here Comes the Sun." I'll need a few solid days of practice before I'm ready to perform and teach it, but in the meantime, let'...
2022-02-14 02:40:42 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial. In today's session I'll be taking absolute beginners through five must know techniques and concepts for getting started with the blues genre. We'll begin by learn...
2022-01-25 21:16:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session we'll be celebrating the roots of rock & roll with a complete break down of Buddy Holly's "Everyday." This beginner-intermediate level s...
2022-01-19 16:11:50 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request song tutorial. For today's session, I'm very excited to finally break down how to play The Beatles' 1970 classic "Get Back." After a complete demonstration I'll...
2022-01-07 20:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another blues guitar tutorial! In today's session we'll be learning to combine rhythm and lead techniques in the style of the late-great Brownie McGhee. Together we will learn to apply these li...
2021-12-18 18:58:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session we're joined by talented up-in-coming artist Aro Rose for a complete breakdown of Sheryl Crow's 1996 hit song "If It Makes You Happy." Toget...
2021-12-09 17:27:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session I'm very excited to break down my approach to playing The Bee Gees 1977 classic "How Deep is Your Love." This is a fantastic challenge for i...
2021-12-03 16:23:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session, let's develop our rhythm skills with a complete breakdown of STP's 1994 hit "Interstate Love Song." Together we will master the tune's inno...
2021-11-16 15:31:26 +0000 UTC View Post