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Me & Bobby McGee (Key Change Study) – Songwriting Analysis

Sep 7, 2024

Me and Bobby McGee written by Kris kristofferson has been covered by some awesome artists. In 1971 it was posthumously released performed by Janis...

How to work out the speed of a song by ear? Beginner Guitarist

Sep 3, 2024

How do you work out the speed of a song? This is a common question I hear from beginner guitar students. Knowing when to strum or if the strumming...

TRIADS – How are Open Chords related to Triads? (Guitar Theory)

Aug 31, 2024

Triad Foundations - Unlocking Chords and Understanding Triads Triads are a huge point of conversation when it comes to guitar learners. They are a...

My Teaching YouTube Channel featured! Girl Power…🎸

Aug 27, 2024

Good morning! 😄 I found myself on a list of fantastic and talented female guitar teachers this morning. Many thanks to Kim Wainwright for compiling...

WILD THING by The Troggs (Beginner Rhythms) – Song Lessons

Aug 24, 2024

In todays Acoustic Guitar Tutorial we are learning how to play the CLASSIC song by The Troggs, WILD THING. Wild Thing was written by Chip Taylor and...

KOKOMO by The Beach Boys (percussive and chord strumming) – Song Lessons

Aug 17, 2024

In today's Acoustic Guitar Tutorial we are learning how to play Kokomo by The Beach Boys. In 1988 Kokomo was released under the name of The Beach...

I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE by Marvin Gaye (intro & strumming) – Song Lesson

Aug 10, 2024

I Heard It Through The Grapevine was written in 1966 by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong for Motown. It has been released and covered by many...

SURFIN’ USA by The Beach Boys (Acoustic Guitar Lesson – Riffs & Chords) – Song Lessons

Aug 7, 2024

Today we learn how to play Surfin' USA by The Beach Boys in this acoustic guitar tutorial. This song from 1963 is one of my favourite Beach Boys...

WALKING ON SUNSHINE by Katrina & The Waves (chord strumming lesson) – Song Lessons

Jul 27, 2024

In 1983 Katrina and The Waves released the awesome, up-beat WALKING ON SUNSHINE. It has been the high energy, bouncy soundtrack of our summers ever...

SUMMERTIME BLUES by Eddie Cochran (chords, mutes, rock & roll) – Song Lessons

Jul 20, 2024

In today's Acoustic Guitar Tutorial we're looking at how to play Eddie Cochrans SUMMERTIME BLUES.. Released in 1958 this rock n roll - infused song...