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WALKING ON SUNSHINE by Katrina & The Waves (chord strumming lesson) – Song Lessons
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
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...
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE by Elvis (picking & open chords) – Song Lesson
A beautiful Elvis Presley song released in 1961. Can't Help Falling in Love. A slow-moving, singable, open chords, repetitive picking pattern....
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ by The Mamas & The Papas (chords & intro riff) – Song Lesson
An excellent 1960s guitar tune from The Mamas & The Papas. Today we're learning the classic CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' just in time for summer. The...
LINGER by The Cranberries (picking & rhythm) incl. EASY strum version – Song Lessons
Linger is an excellent song from 1993 to learn on guitar. The Cranberries picking intro really sets up and identifies the song. Today we're looking...
QUE SERA, SERA by Doris Day (3 Chords) – Song Lessons
Que Sera, Sera is a fantastic 3 chord song for a bit of fun on the guitar. The wonderful Doris Day performed...
PRETTY WOMAN by Roy Orbison (riff & chords) – Song Lessons
Roy Orbison released Oh, Pretty Woman in 1964. This is a legendary song. Catchy. A perfect tune for your strumming & singing repertoire...
WHAT’S UP? by 4 Non Blondes (rhythm study) – Song Lessons
Today, we're diving into the iconic song What's Up? by 4 Non Blondes. This 90s anthem has captured the hearts of many with its powerful lyrics and...
TEENAGE DIRTBAG by Wheatus (chords & riffs) – Song Lessons
Today we're looking at Teenage Dirtbag from the year 2000. What an awesome song by wheatus. This is a fantastic campfire singalong song. It's a...
CRAZY by Patsy Cline (open chords / capo 3) – Song Lessons
Crazy by Patsy Cline is an absolutely beautiful song. Today I will do my very best to have you singing your heart out by the end of this lesson. In...
Let’s Talk About Guitar Practice
How do I practice? Do I practice? Yes, I practice. This blog is two things really.... It's born out of a conversation I had with a...
FAITH by George Michael (Open chords/capo 4) – Song Lessons
Learn how to play Faith by George Michael in this guitar tutorial. It's a classic tune with a rhythm that really shines. It makes various nods to...