Lessons
Crosspicking in 5 minutes!
By Hayes Griffin | June 12, 2026
In this bluegrass guitar lesson, you will learn two crosspicking patterns that form the foundation of this essential flatpicking technique.
Solo with Chord Shapes // Bluegrass Guitar Lesson
By Hayes Griffin | May 15, 2026
Feel stuck on how to take that simple melody and turn it into a full-fledged bluegrass guitar break? In this video, Hayes gives you some quick tips on how to use basic open chord shapes and CAGED chords to spice up our solos.
Arpeggio Lesson for the Mandolin
By Emma Borders | May 15, 2026
This arpeggio exercise helped me become familiar and comfortable with the entire mandolin fretboard, from its lowest note to its highest! Even though this exercise is simple, it helps to improve shifting, clarity, and agility. And not only that! Learning this exercise will give you a better understanding of how the mandolin fretboard works and how to easily maneuver up and down the neck.
SYSPTW – bluesy pickup notes
By Megan Chowning | May 8, 2026
Something You Should Practice This Weekend – bluesy pickup notes Hi friends! You’ve all been so good about eating your vegetables lately in terms of the technique stuff we’ve been working on – I thought I’d hook you up with some badass bluesy pickup notes as a treat.
My Favorite G-Run
By Kenny Smith | April 29, 2026
Quick guitar lesson on my favorite G-run. Please visit kennysmithguitar.com for more online lessons. Thanks!