The Blues Guitar Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode #40 The Peidmont Roll Aug 16, 2021

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In this episode I take you through some simple patterns to get to grips with the peidmont roll. The peidmont roll is a really fun fingerstyle pattern that will have you playing porch front blues in no time.
For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview
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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 #39 The Delta Blues Pattern Aug 09, 2021

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In this episode I take you through a delta blues pattern designed to help you separate your first finger and your thumb to make your pluckin' sound authentic.

For TABs and follow alongs : https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/the-5-minor-pentatonic-shapes
For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview
For more instructional videos, tabs and more 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

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Episode #38 Minor Pentatonic Practice-A-Long Aug 05, 2021

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fAnother 30 minute practice-a-long session using the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale in the key on G. This is one not to miss!
For TABs and follow alongs : https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/the-5-minor-pentatonic-shapes
For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview
For more instructional videos, tabs and more 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

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Episode #37 Pick Like a Pro Aug 02, 2021

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In this episode I talk you though how to improve your pick playing and how to make your strumming sound more rhythmic.
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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 #36 How to "Country-up" Your Chords Jul 26, 2021

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In this Episode I take you though how to make your chord changes sound more interesting and authentic, we look at the king of the country scales, the major pentatonic and how we can use it to transition between chords.
For more info and to sign up to the newsletter head to: www.benmartin-music.com
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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 #35 Practice Routines and How to Structure Them Jul 19, 2021

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It’s no myth that consistency and success go hand in hand, it is the one thing that unites all high-level musicians, athletes, business people and high achievers. If you speak to any professional player or high-level musician, they will tell you that the ‘fixed mindset’ idea of ‘natural talent’ is somewhat of a fallacy and that the only path to success is hard work, repetition and practice!

Creating a strict routine for your practice will enable you to see your improvements, manage your knowledge gaps, develop technical strength and give you the ability to reach your goals in a fast and effective way. Getting into a good routine with your instrument practice will make your practice sessions feel effortless, just as you wake up every morning and brush your teeth and shower without having to put thought into it or make time for it, you will practice your instrument. Making this a part of your daily routine will raise your endurance levels, create a good mental work ethic for learning music, improve your maximum numbers and make your playing faster, more fluent and with a better understanding of feel.
For more head over to www.benmartin-music@live.co.uk

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 #34 Practice-A-Long 30 Minute Practice Session Jul 09, 2021

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In this episode I invite you to practice along will me for a full 30-minute practice session. In the practice session we look at working on finger picking, scales, modes & blues licks, this is a great routine to keep going over to help you improve your finger picking and acoustic playing. All PDF's & TABs are available on the website and email list (make sure you're subscribed)
For PDF's & TAB's head to: https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/episode-34-practice-a-long
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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 #33 Hacks to Improve Your Guitar Playing Quickly Jul 05, 2021

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Finding time to practice your instrument isn’t always easy. As much as we would like it many of us don’t have the luxury of having hours a day free to really hone our skills and make the improvements we’d like. For this reason, we need to make sure that the time we do spend practicing is as productive and meaningful as possible. I tell my students that you should try and learn something new every time you pick up the guitar to practice, even if this is as small as a new chord extension or blues lick.
Many players fall into the trap of just picking up their guitar and playing a few chords or a couple of familiar licks/riffs or solos and then putting it down again thinking they have done their practice for the day. Whilst it certainly is important to have fun playing the guitar and working on familiar songs and solos can improve finger techniques and feel, you will quickly find your playing hits a plateau! This plateau is unfortunately where many players stay for years thinking they have either reached their potential or that they have reach a point they are happy to stay at, never quite realizing that they may have just been “practicing” the wrong things or, the right things the wrong way!

Here are my key guitar hacks to help you improve quicker
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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

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Episode #32 Can You Learn Guitar On Youtube? Jun 28, 2021

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Ever thought about learning guitar on youtube? In this episode I talk you through the no-nonsense pros and cons of learning this way and how to best utilize the platform to ensure you make the best possible progress with your guitar playing.
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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 #31 Eric Clapton's Acoustic Blues Jun 23, 2021

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In this episode I talk about one of my favorite acoustic blues players who is mostly known for playing the electric guitar. This week we look at Eric Clapton and learn to play one of his most famous riffs from his immortal 'Unplugged album'
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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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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