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Silent Night Explained 2 | Guitar Tutorial Jan 4, 2012: Learn the outro to "Silent Night" and also get a slowed-down recap of the entire song.

Silent Night Explained 1 | Guitar Tutorial Dec 7, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn how to play Stephen's version of "Silent Night." This finger picking song is a worthwhile challenge because it is such a timeless song!

The First Noel | Free Example Video Nov 29, 2011: Watch Stephen perform his rendition of the First Noel on guitar. Christmas is almost here!

Jazzy Blues Lick 2 | Guitar Tutorial Oct 12, 2011: In this lesson you'll learn how to step outside of the pentatonic scale and use another scale you've learned in a unique way. With this technique, you'll be able to add a new dimension to your soloing that will bring hints of jazz to life in a blues setting.

Jazzy Blues Lick 1 | Guitar Tutorial Sep 28, 2011: In this lesson you will learn one of my favorite licks to use with the minor pentatonic scale. It works great with any blues song for a jazzy twist and will also work with songs in a minor key. You'll learn some runs that use notes outside of the scale to create a unique sound!

Advanced Bluegrass Strum Pattern | Guitar Tutorial Aug 31, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to really make your bluegrass picking shine! This is an advanced lesson on how to apply fast-flat picking with alternating bass notes to a given chord. There are a few simple techniques that will help develop this unique style.

Jazz Walking Bass Line | Guitar Tutorial Aug 3, 2011: Once you know some jazz progressions, this simple concept will make you sound like a jazz pro. You will learn how to create a "walking bass line" amongst any chords. The result is the sound of a bass guitar playing along with chords.

Jazz in C | Guitar Tutorial Jul 27, 2011: In this lesson, you will learn my personal favorite jazz progression in the key of C! This progression is for those who want something a little challenging, because the chords are very unique. However, the progression is very versatile and sounds great.

Drop D Tuning Speed Licks | Guitar Tutorial May 24, 2011: In this lesson you will learn how to create speed licks that will work great for solos, intro licks, or licks that will work in between chords. You'll see exactly how to play these licks and how to build speed. Finally, you'll see an extended jam that will incorporate all that you've learned with drop D!

Jazz Blues Progression | Guitar Tutorial May 4, 2011: With only 2 simple chords, you can play a very impressive sounding progression that borders between jazz and blues. These chords also allow you to change keys very easily and to solo easily as you play. You'll learn how to play the chords, how to transition between keys and what scale to use as you solo.

Palm Muting | Guitar Tutorial Apr 27, 2011: Learn how to control your strumming a little better with palm muting. You can create very unique sounds with this technique. In this members only lesson, you will learn how to palm mute when strumming as well as how to palm mute when flat picking!

Why Standard Tuning? | Guitar Tutorial Sep 15, 2010: Have you ever wandered why the guitar strings are tuned in the way that they are tuned? Why was that specific combination of notes chosen for guitar? What is the relationship of the notes to each other. Find out in this video lesson that will unlock the secrets of standard tuning.

Short Cut Capo | Guitar Tutorial Jul 28, 2010: A short cut capo is an extremely useful tool, especially for songs in the key of E. This capo is cut off to only press down certain strings on the guitar. The result is a sound similar to DADGAD tuning which allows for very easy chord shapes.

Transposing Quiz | Guitar Tutorial Jul 14, 2010: Can you transpose from one key to the next? Are you able to turn Nashville Numbers into chords in a given key? Quiz yourself to see how well you can transpose. Studio musicians are experts at this, and you can be as well!

7362 Code | Guitar Tutorial Jul 7, 2010: This simple code will allow you to easily transpose from one key to another key without having to memorize a single chord. This simple and extremely helpful trick will help you become an expert at the Nashville Number system and transposing.

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