The Blues Guitar Show

In this episode I cover what the 'blue' notes are and how to find them. This is a really useful trick for improving your improvising skills as well as your solo playing. Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegrass music, and at home his father was turning him on to Tin Pan Alley pop. Through his teens, Hamburger was also becoming more interested in blues and jazz, incorporating the various styles into his playing. His interest in blues wa...

In this episode I talk you through how to use 'scale runs' to play faster solos and get yourself from point A to B on the neck. I also go through this weeks Blues News. If you have any questions please email them to me ben@thebluesguitarshow.com and I'll get to them as soon as I can! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee'...

In this episode I talk about the UK Guitar Show and give a brief recap of my time there. I give you the low down on my newest guitar and talk you through a simple (yet powerful) blues lick you can play in any key and give an update on whats happening with the show in the coming months! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www....

This week ahead of the UK Guitar Show I'm talking all about guitar shopping! I give you my top 5 things to think about when buying a new instrument and how to approach your guitar collection. Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out!  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee&apo...

In this episode I take you through 5 essential jazz chords to throw into your blues playing.  Don't forget to sign up to the mailing list to see the TABs  Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out!  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blues...

In this episode we look at how SRV created his licks and how he used his fretboard knowledge to play some blisteringly cool and bad-ass guitar solos. Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow...

In this weeks episode I talk to Danny Bryant who is one of the most skillful, prolific and badass players out there.  Just off the back of recording his new album we talk about everything from learning to play with Walter Trout, meeting B.B King, touring with Eric Gales and jamming with Bernie Marsden. We also talk gear, technique, blues history and life in the studio. This is not one to miss. You...

In this episode I take you through the one scale shape you NEED to learn to understand the neck and to play better blues. It's going to help unlock the fretboard and allow you to play better solos and improve your improvisation. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To...

In this episode i talk you through how to set practical guitar goals for the year ahead. I give you some exercises to work on and advice about what to set as goals, how to make sure you stay on track and how to measure your successes. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To...

Happy New Year Everyone! In this one I talk bout my top 5 recommendations to listen to that I've discovered in 2022!  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow 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.buzzspro...

In this episode I go all High Fidelity and give you my top 5 blues riffs, a bit of pre-xmas fun on the pod this week. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow 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.co...

In this special ELECTRIC episode I take you through some tips on how to create/write and play effective blues solos. Not one to miss if you're an electric blues or blues rock fan. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of...

In this episode I talk about some great exercises for leveling up your finger style playing. I talk about how to gain speed with your finger picking as well as some cool licks you can throw into any blues you're playing. Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshowvelling up your fingerstyle playing  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowp...

In this episode I talk through 5 things I think you need to consider before buying a new guitar. This came off the back of a student asking me this week about buying some new gear, I talk about sound, play ability, price, look and feel. Bit of a fun chat this episode, don't forget to give me a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  M...

In this episode I talk about how to begin writing your own blues solos, we cover a great little exercise that will really help unlock some great sounding licks - without thinking about the neck!  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over...

In this episode I take on the questions "What do I play over what?" And 'What does Cmaj7/9 mean?  We talk through how to learn and recognize ,major keys as well as chord spelling and building.  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get a...

In this episode I talk you though a simple vamping idea to explore your improvisation using the minor pentatonic scale.  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow 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...

In this episode I talk to a phenomenally talented and accomplished guitarist. Dylan is a scholar of the guitar who is very knowledgeable about classical, contemporary and guitar education. We have a great conversation about guitar teaching, get geeky about guitar technique and even critique John Mayer! Enjoy Check out his website https://asenaguitar.com/ And Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ase...

In this episode I talk to one of the coolest bands in the U.K. They play a mix of ragtime, trad jazz, blues and folk music and do it all on some stunning vintage gear. We talk about everything from recording in the legendary Sun studios to how to write songs as a two-piece band. Enjoy  Check out their tour dates!  http://www.thewashboardresonators.com/ Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcas...

In this episode I talk about one of the best players of all time Mark Knopfler. We look at his legacy, guitars of choice and learn the iconic intro to the song Romeo and Juliet Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar...

Click the link to join the blues guitar show workshops  http://thebluesguitarshow.com/bluesguitarworkshops/ In this episode I talk about the legend that is Jerry Garcia. We look at how jerry used his bluegrass pedigree to pull amazing melodies out of simple chords. We look at the classic dead song - Ripple Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coff...

Click the link to join the blues guitar show workshops  http://thebluesguitarshow.com/bluesguitarworkshops/ In this slightly different episode I talk about the theory behind becoming an effective blues improviser, we look at what notes to play, how to play them and how to make them sound great.  Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' ht...

Click the link to join the blues guitar show workshops  http://thebluesguitarshow.com/bluesguitarworkshops/ In this episode I take you through some basics of playing slide guitar as well as the DADGAD tuning. We look at a couple of chord shapes and a cool slide riff that'll have you jamming like Skip James in no time! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast  Make a small donation at &a...

In this episode I talk to Marco Cinelli of the phenomenal U.K blues band the Cinelli Brothers. Marco was nominated Music Republic's 2018 guitarist of the year and is an incredibly accomplished player and writer. We talk about everything from early influences, life on the road, touring with family and his advice on how to become a virtuoso musician.  Today is the first day of the 12 Bar Challe...