The Blues Guitar Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode #211 Songs SIMPLIFIED - The Weight - The Band Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode we are doing the first song 'simplified' where we take a song and learn the core elements that would get you by at a jam session or gig.

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 #210 New Year! Goal Setting & Practice Routines Jan 06, 2025

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Happy new year everyone! In this episode we're talking abotu setting goals for 2025, why practice routines don't really work and how you should approach your guitar playing for the next 6 months.

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 #209 End Of Year Awards 2024! Dec 30, 2024

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In this episode we are holding the BGS end of year awards as voted for by you!
Categories are:
Guitarist of the year
Album of the year
Guest of the year
Brand of the year
Happy New Year everyone and see you next time!

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 #208 Christmas Jazzy Blues Dec 23, 2024

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In this episode I take you through a fun jazzy 12-bar using triad shapes and partial chords.

Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/

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 #207 How to PRACTICE Fingerpicking Dec 16, 2024

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In this episode I talk you through how to actually practice your fingerpicking.
We break it down into three areas
1. Finger independence
2. Syncopation & Rhythm
#. Basslines and Melody

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 #206 Top 5 Acoustic Blues Masters Dec 09, 2024

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In this episode I'm talking all about the masters of the acoustic blues, we look at some of the history, styles and players that I believe deserve one of the top spots in the style.
Agree? Leave me a review and let me know!

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 #205 You've Gotta Learn These Bluegrass Licks! Dec 02, 2024

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In this episode I'm taking you through some really cool Bluegrass licks designed to help build up some of that speed, improe your acoustic flatpicking & work on playing licks from chord shapes.

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 #204 1950's Double Stops Nov 25, 2024

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In this episode I'm taking you through some really cool Rock and Roll double stops all the way from the 50's - Think Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker & Hubert Sumlin!

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 #203 Where Does 'Tone' Come From?! Q & A Episode Nov 18, 2024

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Today I've selected some of your questions to answer in this episode, please do keep them coming, Ben@thebluesguitarshow.com is my email address.
We cover tone, 7th chords, fingerpicking routines & more in this one.
Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/

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 #202 The Triad Hack You Need! Nov 13, 2024

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In this episode I'm back talkin' triads with one of my favourite hacks for learning the fretbaord. This was a huge lightbulb moment for me and it's something I take all my students through.

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