The Blues Guitar Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode #110 What Are The 'Blue' Notes? Mar 20, 2023

Show notes

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.
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Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/

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

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Episode #108 Playing faster Solos Mar 06, 2023

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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!
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Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/

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

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Episode #107 New Guitars, Old Tricks Mar 01, 2023

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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!
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Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/

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

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Episode #106 Guitar Shopping Feb 16, 2023

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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!
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Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow
Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/

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

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Episode #105 The 5 MUST know Jazz Chords Feb 06, 2023

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In this episode I take you through 5 essential jazz chords to throw into your blues playing.
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Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/

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

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Episode #104 Stevie Ray Vaughan Licks Jan 30, 2023

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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!
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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

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Episode #103 Danny Bryant Interview Jan 23, 2023

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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 can find Danny's music, tour dates and all good info here: https://www.dannybryant.com/
Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast
Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow

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

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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

Episode #102 The One Scale Hack You NEED Jan 16, 2023

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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

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 to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Episode #101 Goal Setting for 2023 Jan 09, 2023

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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

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 to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Episode #100! Happy New Year (top 5 recs) Dec 30, 2022

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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

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 to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe