The Blues Guitar Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode #60 Howlin Wolf Blues Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

In this episode I take you through the Howlin Wolf classic 'Sitting on Top of the World'. We look at this iconic intro and learn the intricacies of the fingerpicking blues style.
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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 #59 Fingerpicking Country Jan 17, 2022

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In this episode i take you through some great tips for improving your fingerpicking skills using a class country bass-line.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
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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 #58 Flatpicking Bluegrass Jan 10, 2022

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In this episode I talk you through two great sounding flkatpicking bluegrass licks you can play over a G and D chord. Just grabv your guitar and let's get pickin'.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #57 New Year, New Licks Jan 03, 2022

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It's 2022! Happy New Year Everyone! In this episode I talk you through some really fun country guitar licks. We look at how to play the major pentatonic scale across three chords and how to transpose the scale to different positions on the fretboard.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #56 Blues Melody Dec 20, 2021

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In this episode I take you through a simple melody you can use over the | and V| chords in your 8, 12 or 16 bar blues.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #55 Bluesmen of the Year Dec 06, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through my top 5 bluesmen of the year 2021 and give you some killer recs for what to listen to over the holiday season.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #54 Thumb Pickin' Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

In this episode I talk you through the dos and don'ts of using a thumb pick and how to get the best sound out of one.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #53 Ragtime Licks Nov 22, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through a really fun ragtime blues lick that is sure to challenge your fingerpicking.
For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com
Follow us 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 #52 Travis Picking Again Nov 15, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through a simple and cool travis picking trick to help you work on differentiating between your thumb and fingers to highlight to laverly country sounding bass parts.
www.benmartin-music.com
Merch available at https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/
Buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow

Support the show (http://www.benmartin-music.com)

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 #51 Blues Harmony 101 Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

In this episode I talk you through the basics of blues harmony including the 12 bar form, 8 bar form and 16 bar form as well as a couple of tasty and useful blues scales.
www.benmartin-music.com
Merch available at https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/
Buy me a coffee at: 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