The Blues Guitar Show

Triad Method Book: https://tr.ee/qKjoK4 This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar. When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT Where : Online via Google Meet Price $25/pp https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of...

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar. When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT Where : Online via Google Meet Price $25/pp https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head t...

“615” Nashville was originally released back in 1995. The new 615-MK2 evokes a heritage of the original Aria Pro II Nashville however it comes with full of modern aspects. Roasted maple neck and fingerboard generate a superior tone and it is powerfully boosted by alnico-5 pickups. Nashville tradition of 3 single coil pickups with 3 way pickup selector switch. Middle pickup can be “On and Off” by p...

One of the most misplayed intros of all time! This week we're diving into the theory behind the intro, a note-by-note play-along and some good ol' guitar advice on playing Chuck Berry's stone cold classic.  TABS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6muKWbHmI-uzQY07WAvOxk03irYDQga?usp=sharing Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons fo...

The best way to learn alternate bassline playing & Travis Picking  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I tackle the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale and talk about why actually for improvisation they might not be all that useful.  If you're looking for a proper deep dive into finally learning how to improvise hit me up for 1-2-1 online sessions by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for j...

In this episode I'm talking slide guitar advice. If you're a complete beginner to the style or if you've found yourself about ready to throw the slide out the window never to be picked up again, this is for you.  Simple, usable advice in standard tuning for players looking to get into or perfect slide technique.  Want to try 1-2-1 lessons? I'm currently offering a free first le...

In this episode I'm giving you real talk about fingerpicking. Tips that will hopefully help you out and pitfalls best avoided!  For private lessons send me an email: Ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode Ben and I talk about teaching blues guitar, we dive deep into fretboard recognition, how to approach scales, solos and improvising. It's chocked full of great tips and tricks for levelling up your blues licks so dont miss it!  Bens Instagram is also a great resource: https://www.instagram.com/bensbluesguitarlessons/ Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/s...

Another Q & A session - This time all about jam nights, strings, improvisation and more.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

We're looking at some blues standards over the next couple of months on the plus podcast and we're starting with a classic tune (The Eric Clapton Version)  TABS and VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SnA_QYaYNdZEQk2syHyrTSoPWtw4QR0-?usp=drive_link Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzspr...

In this episode I'm listing the 5 things I wish I'd known earlier in my own guitar journey.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I'm recapping the brilliant Great British Guitar Show and giving some reccomendations on guitar builders and companies I saw at the show. Cheers again to Tom and the crew for having me on and looking forward to the next one! https://medusaguitars.com/ https://www.eggle.co.uk/ https://www.adguitars.co.uk/ https://www.nottinghamcityguitars.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq161uQBFnrFhYJ0q-41S...

In this episode I'm talking with the great Amani Burnham who is a phenomenal player who has blown up in the past couple of years, his album Roots and Wings is available to stream the first few songs from on Apple Music & Spotify.  Guitar world magazine said: Blues -rock newcomer Amani Burnham’s love of full-step bends, trills and pentatonic fills leads to inevitable Jimi Hendrix compariso...

In this episode we are having a play around with an AI powered guitar amp. I know right......madness. I'm playing through the Mooer F40i Li intelligent amp and seeing what this thing can really do.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In this episode I talk with Tim Love host of the Always Getting Better Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYN1bRE329VreXZW0vTmy) Tim is also a guitarist and teacher who has worked with some incredible musicians and companies: BBC, P&O Cruise, The Voice, X-factor, Chesney Hawkes, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Pepper), Lee Thompson (Madness), Alabama 3, Mark Read (A1) I also work regularly for...

In this episode I sit down with Tom who runs the Great British Guitar Shows. This year he's running 4 shows in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Wales & Leicstershire.  I'll be on the live stage at the Oxfordshire and Wiltshire shows later in the year. The first show is May 24th in Oxfordshire. For info and tickets head to: https://www.greatbritishguitarshows.co.uk/ Explore an unbeatable lineu...

In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show , we break down five essential slide guitar tips every beginner needs to know . Whether you’re brand new to slide or struggling to make it sound smooth instead of scratchy, this episode will set you on the right path. You’ll learn how to choose the right slide, get better tone with proper muting, improve your intonation, and start playing slide guitar with...

Explore the electrifying story of British Blues , from post-war record collectors in the 1940s to the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s. Discover how American legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Chuck Berry inspired young British musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, and The Yardbirds , who amplified, reimagined, and exported the blues back to the world. D...

In this episode I give you my top 10 tips for playing acoustic blues.  1. Learn the 12-Bar Blues Form Inside Out The 12-bar blues is the foundation. Practice it in different keys (E, A, G) until you can play it without thinking. This will make learning songs and improvising far easier. 2. Master Shuffle and Swing Rhythms Blues rhythm isn’t straight—it's felt . Work on: Shuffle feel (“da-DA, d...

Today I'm catching up with one of the best modern slide guitarists - Johan Borgh from Sweden. In this episode we talk about Johan playing with Gary Clark Jr, his tips for learning slide, his gear and his awesome new record - Island Blues.  Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, la...

Dive deep into the raw, hypnotic world of R. L. Burnside , the legendary North Mississippi hill country bluesman. From his early life on Mississippi farms to decades of regional performances, groundbreaking 1990s recordings with Fat Possum Records , collaborations with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion , and his experimental Come On In album, we explore his guitar style, gear, live performances, and...

In this extended deep-dive, we explore the life, music, and legacy of Muddy Waters —the man who electrified the Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock ’n’ roll. From his early days on Stovall Plantation to his rise in Chicago with Chess Records, we trace his journey through iconic recordings like ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ and ‘Mannish Boy,’ his groundbreaking performance at the 1960 Newport Jazz...

Why is the guitar tuned in such a strange way and what can we learn from it?  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

In today's episode we're back talking about chord tones! I talk you through some great shaoes and approaches for adding these to your blues licks to create instantly better sounding solos.  Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe