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This is the 5th solo from the BGU blues course. It's again in G, and combining major and minor pentatonics. One more solo to learn, and then up to a Classic Rock course. Wim.

This is the opening jam for my next YouTube video. I called it Rick's Blues because I learning the chord progression from a good friend on YouTube, Rick Romanelli. A good story too was that I recorded the rhythm backing track, which I will release separately on my YouTube Channel, with my amp, and thought I had recorded the lead as well, but found out I hadn't. Well, I had already sold the amp and didn't have my new one yet! So the lead was done on Garageband with the Jazz amp in there. I think it sounds quite good. Anyhow, silly me. Enjoy!!

Starting session 10 today... All i did was playing finger style (alternating bass deltablues...) before i started this learn and master course so i don't expect a lot of troubles in this session. I started the Learn and Master Fingerstyle course a few weeks ago and i am ready to move on to session 2 in that course. I don't know about you folks but i don't really like the plectrum... Just for improvisation stuff maybe and soloing but i play with it because i wanna follow the L&M course and a I think that every guitar player should have a good basic with the plectrum too. What i reaaaaly like is plucking the strings When i finish the L&M course i will follow the blues course but i think i will always prefer finger style on acoustic.

Every since i seen this Martin Guitar , The DC Aura GT I wanted on To do the Finger style Course with . But it took me a long time to get to the finger style part of the course. Last year I made it and went looking for this guitar, I knew it was a limited edition. But they had them for years . So i didn't think they would be sold out. So i did a net search and there was none to be found at all the popular stores . After a bout a week i found two new ones . One in Asia and one at N Stuff Music. They had one that they had and could not sell. But it was for sell no body has called about are ask about . So I got it . I love this guitar. The looks of the skeleton tuners that is geared to each string, the wide neck. Cut away. Great guitar . But Lucky that i found the last new one in the US. But the point to the story is The video that sold me on the guitar the the same video of the guitar at NStuff Music. So Here is the Guitar Being Demo. at NStuff Music.

I have recently purchased the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio pack and after reading about Neil's adventure with the included software I made the decision to stick with Garageband. I am happy to report that on a Mac it is practically a plug in and play item. I did not need to download anything (not even a driver). I got it up and running within minutes. I even got it to do multi track recording in Garageband (how cool is that) as well as being able to record a guitar and microphone simultaneously for Quicktime videos (as used in my entry in this months Recording Challenge). I think the Studio pack is superb (thanks for the recommendation @NeilES335). The headphones are brilliant for me as I have just had to donate a load of headphones to charity because they made my ears red and sore. These fit around the ear and do not actually touch the outer ear. Fantastic! ???

I dont know how Steve was able to pull it off, but I understand that we will be blessed with the appearance of one of the greatest Blues/Jazz/Rock guitar players of our time, on Live Lesson, March 12th/19! If you're not familiar with Robben (I guess you can tell I'm a bit of a fan) you can check out his bio on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robben_Ford , and find him on numerous YouTube Videos. As a preview of what's to come, here's a recent 1 hour video interview and teaching session with TrueFire Live, where you'll find Robben a regular contributor, teacher and all round gentleman.. outstanding!

You are very kind, sir. I still have a lot to learn! Not quite at pro level, but having a blast with it. You are doing very well, as well. Loved the jam you just put on. Some real classic blues licks in there that you pull off very smoothly. Well done!

Wow @Old Guy, I am really impressed. Your playing is at professional level. I like the jazzy tone of your jam. Wim.

This is absolutely unbelievable. I'm with you @NeilES335; I don't know how Steve pulled this off. You and I have discussed Robben Ford previously. This is one Live Lesson that, no matter what, I am not missing.

Nothing better than getting your dream guitar. Got to love Martins. Congrats Greg

Congrats. Have a blast with that Greg

Nice catch Blue Dog, it's a beauty. Now make it sound great. Henk

Wow dude, congrats!! That is a stunning instrument. Enjoy it, brother!

My husband bought this years ago and used it to start his guitar learning journey. I started my own journey about 2 1/2 years ago but only started doing this in January of this year. It has been a great program so far and I can tell I am making some real progress finally.

Found this on Reddit. It's about chord functions and understanding them, something that really interests me, once I knew what he meant by chord functions. I'm very much into my songwriting, and I thought you would appreciate this also.

Thanks for your nice words and useful comments, @Old Guy and @NeilES335. I did some post processing and added delay and reverb. Below is the new version. I think it sounds better indeed. Robben Ford on our Live Lessons! That's something to look forward to. I like his mix of blues and jazz. Take care. Wim.

Hi all, I started With Gibson's L&M and am still using it, although I am now using other Materials now that I can read little. I surpassed the goals I had set for myself when I first started but afterward have set more goals for myself. I definitely believe this is my best route and am very satisfied at my progress. My wife and biggest Fan and (also critic) tells me she is amazed at the progress I've made.

I wonder if they do. They would be justified in doing so.?? Unfortunately.