The Blues Guitar Show

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Episode #201 5 Tips For Learning Guitar Online in 2024 Nov 04, 2024

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In this episode I'm talking you through my top 5 tips for how to effectively learn guitar online in 2024. I give advice on resources, approaches, how to stay accountable and how to stick with your goals.
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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 #200 James Oliver Talkin' Teles and Being One of the Busiest Players in the U.K Oct 28, 2024

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“James Oliver is regarded as one of the finest players of the next generation.”

-Jersey Evening Post

James Oliver is one of the UK’s busiest acts playing over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA!

He has performed over 3000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee, Bill Kirchen, Deke Leonard, Greg Koch, Walter Trout, Steve Gibbons, Billy Bremner, Geraint Watkins, and many others.

In 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year and has since been nominated 3 additional times.

James Oliver released 2 studio albums 3 live albums and his album Twang was #1 on Amazon Blues Charts for 3 weeks. James is currently working on a new record with legendary producer, John Leckie.

“One of the UK’s most revered and incredible next generation guitar masters”

-Giles Robson (UK Blues Harp Legend)

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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Lesson #80 5 Licks That Will Make You a Better Lead Player Oct 25, 2024

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IN this episode we look over 5 pentatonic licks that are designed to make you a better lead player.
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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 #199 My Honest Thoughts Clapton and His New Record Oct 21, 2024

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In this episode I'm giving you my honest thoughts on Claptons new record 'Meanwhile'
Let me know what you thought of it.

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 #198 Using Double-Stops to SOLO Oct 14, 2024

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In this episode I'm talking about double stops! These are super good fun and a great addition to your soloing guitarsenal
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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 #197 Delta Blues Licks in Open G (SLIDE) Oct 07, 2024

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Today I'm taking you through my top 3 open G slide licks for learning delta blues technique. So tune down to a sexy open G - slap on a slide and get crackin'
Enjoy.
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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 #196 Top 5 British Blues Riffs (and how to play them!) Sep 30, 2024

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Today I'm taking you through my top 5 British blues riffs! Some of these are for beginners and others more tricky but all of them are absolute bangers and I even sneak a 6th in there too.
Enjoy.
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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 #195 Thomas Heppell Interview Sep 23, 2024

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Today I'm talking with a great up and coming blues player from the U.K - Thomas Heppell

From the vibrant South Coast of the UK to stages across the nation, join Thomas as he crafts the next chapter in UK blues. With a style encapsulating the heart of Blues, the energy of Rock & Roll, and the sophistication of Jazz (sometimes if you're lucky), Thomas can command a solo stage or drive the rhythm in his dynamic three-piece ensemble.

His musical journey has seen him share the limelight with established acts such as Albert Lee, Dan Patlanksy, Chicken Shack, Catfish, Alice Armstrong, Connor Selby, Brave Rival and The Cinelli Brothers. In 2022, he graced stages alongside household names like Anton du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing fame. He’s also left his mark at illustrious venues and events such as The 100 Club, Tuesday Night Club, Ronnie Scotts, Lincoln Jazz Cafe, Broadstairs Blues Bash, Swanage Blues Festival, and Weyfest.

His EP, 'Be My Home', not only received airwaves love from Jazz FM and Blues Radio UK but also secured him nominations at the UK Blues Awards 2023. With nods for Best Young, Emerging, and Acoustic Blues Artist, it's evident Thomas is a force to be reckoned with in British Blues.

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 #194 THE Delta Blues Technique Sep 16, 2024

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Today I'm covering THE acoustic blues technique. Weather it's hill country, delta style or ragtime this is a fundamental technique to learn. I give you 3 exercises to practice this awesome fingerpicking 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

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Episode #193 Top 10 Hill Country Blues Artists Sep 09, 2024

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In this episode I list my top 10 Hill Country Blues artists (with clips) from R.L Burnside to Jessie May this one is not to miss!
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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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