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Bluegrass Flat Picking Song 1 Pt 3 | Guitar Tutorial Apr 25, 2012: You will learn the third part of this great bluegrass flat picking song. This section builds on the previous two and even has a familiar part of the song built in to the lick. You're almost there. Only one more section to go!

Bluegrass Flat Picking Song 1 Pt 2 | Guitar Tutorial Apr 18, 2012: You will learn the second part of this great bluegrass flat picking song. It is comprised of the next few sections played at varying speeds, so you can learn each section and increase speed as you go! Connect this with the previous lesson and you will have a lot of the song down already!

Bluegrass Flat Picking Song 1 Pt 1 | Guitar Tutorial Mar 14, 2012: You will learn the first part of this great bluegrass flat picking song. It is comprised of 3 sections played at varying speeds, so you can learn each section and increase speed as you go!

Intro to Flat Picking | Guitar Tutorial Mar 7, 2012: In this weekly lesson you will learn some basics about flat picking, which is kind of a like soloing to bluegrass music. Even if you don't really like bluegrass, this style of playing will make you a faster and more controlled guitarist!

The Way You Look Tonight | Guitar Tutorial | Frank Sinatra Feb 8, 2012: In this weekly lesson update, you will learn a jazz chord progression that works for the classic Frank Sinatra song "The Way You Look Tonight." You can also use a variation of this progression to create your own jazz tune!

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.

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