Old Version – Blues Techniques
Learn how to get the best tone out of your left and right hands, as well as MUST KNOW techniques to play blues lead guitar like SRV, Hendrix, Clapton, Johnny Winter and more. Running time is 4.5 hours.
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The lessons in this Course have been updated and included in the Beginner Slow Blues Lead Course.
I’ll show you exactly how to learn and use these techniques to create an improvisational style similar to Clapton, BB, SRV, Hendrix and many more.
This Course Includes
4.5 Hours of HD Multicam Video
18 Pages of PDF Tabs
3 Backing Tracks
Learning these techniques will allow you to sound more professional, polished and it will be so much easier to FEEL and TRANSLATE emotion to the notes when you’re not struggling just to PLAY them.
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John uses the latest tools available
I’m very happy being an All Access Pass member here at LGN. John is an excellent teacher and amazing guitar player. He not only shows you “what” to play but also focuses on “how” to play each note with emotion and feeling. That makes all the difference. Also the site interface is so easy and John uses the latest tools available to make the experience as rewarding as possible! I say “Go for it!” …you’ll be glad you did.
Philly Dupree
On videos where he turns it loose, you see and hear someone that gets it
I’ve been playing in bands since 1974 when I was 17. They’ve been more or less successful over time, earning enough scratch to keep me interested. Blues has always been at the top of my list, and I got by on basic rhythm techniques and the occasional lead. “Good enough” to get by, but I was never satisfied.
I’ve tried dozens of instructors, all sorts of how-to books/DVDs/online programs…nothing seemed to click. When you hear a good blues guitar player, the distinction between good enough and great is huge. I’ve found a few online, but too many talk talk talk and play little. When I discovered Learning Guitar Now, I realized it was different on this site. First, John can PLAY. On videos where he turns it loose, you see and hear someone that gets it. But what makes his site different than the rest just regurgitating variations of the same theme is that he wants YOU to get it.
If you want to pick and choose your lessons…fine. If you want to start from scratch and build competency in technique…fine. If you want to talk to him on the forum and have a REAL exchange of ideas or ask for advice…he’s there. The lesson curriculum is huge, his freebies on YouTube vast, and his continued enthusiasm to help you become a better blues guitarist is non-wavering.
You’re not on his site to learn theory or the fretboard, although he does touch on these when necessary. You are there to play guitar. Play what you love in the style of your favorite artists or just improvising. Play, learn the phrases, the timing, the technique and you WILL get better. I’m 64 as I write this. Still playing. The difference now is I’m getting better. Good enough doesn’t cut it for me now.
When I hit a phrase just right, the audience actually pauses on that beat. The beauty of the blues just poured through my fingertips if only for a moment. Right now I’m focused on some of the Allman Brothers material. It takes me home. Sometimes, when I daydream, I see me on that stage with them, holding my own. Thanks JohnT, you’ve kept the blues alive for this old timer!
John White
I am pleased to say that I can now play a reasonable lead solo
I’m a pretty good acoustic guitar player who has always wanted to play electric blues lead. I have used quite a few other online tutoring sites some more successful than others but still didn’t manage to get it. Until, that is, I found Learning Guitar Now. With John’s tutoring style and a great website full of great courses I am pleased to say that I can now play a reasonable lead solo and I’m improving all the time. I love the way John plays guitar. It’s exactly how I’d like to play but he is very clear that you need to practice to get there. John is a very straight talker to lays out what you need to do to play blues lead and that is practice. He is also very encouraging by saying that you can do it but don’t kid yourself that buying the course will make you a great player if you don’t follow John’s useful and straight forward advice. So thank you John for everything. I get so much enjoyment from playing and see myself improving each month.
Dik McFarlane
He covers all the great blues and rock guitarists
LGN is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to get better at playing the blues. Working through John’s lessons will get you better at improvising, help with techniques like bending, slides, raking, and vibrato. He covers all the great blues and rock guitarists and some that you may not have studied previously. I highly recommend the All Access Pass to anyone who loves playing guitar!
Fred in Katy Texas –
Blues Techniques 2 DVD Course
Thanks John for another excellent course. The bending exercises are some something that I have incorporated into my everyday practice sessions.
Although I have already went through both CD’s I constantly go back and review and practice the techniques you provided.
This is another must have Blues course to add to my growing Blues library from John Tuggle.
Jean-Christophe in Paris France –
Blues Techniques
Definitely the best course!
John is not only a great teacher but also a great blues guitar player
It’s very very pleasant to learn with John
Thanks you very much you ‘re the best!
Bob in Canada –
I was just finishing up listening to John last night, since I play all courses before taking them on, and I really like his approach and style.
He really just gets to the point and the playing and camera angles just make this so easy to follow. I think he is one of the best teachers of the blues out there and I love his material.
Luis Ramírez in South Amboy, NJ –
Awesome
The best technique training ever!
Jacek in Warszawa, Poland –
Hi, John,
I’ve been playing for many years and actually I see my level as much higher than in the Blues Techniques.
But… it never harms you to get down to the basics. So I did it and I already can see some improvements. Thanks!
best regards,
Jacek
MudDaddtyDelta –
Hey John, Another fantastic set of lessons. These lessons have helped my playing in a major way, not only does my playing sound better, my speed and more importantly (to me) my phrasing and timing are vastly improved. Blues Techniques is not only a great primer for John’s other blues lessons it also is a set of lessons getting back to fundamentals. I’m looking forward to the next set of lessons. Thanks again John.
Guy P in Newcastle, NSW. Australia –
Blues Technique Course
Just going thru’ the lessons now. Enjoyed the Left Hand lesson where it’s all about finger placement at the fret to get that full, clear tone. Very good and simple advice.
Right Hand is an oldie – muting and alternate picking. I am pretty much up on that.
More lessons to go but I’ll take my time to digest and OWN it. Good so far.
Rainer Altmann in Germany –
Back to my old guitar
Hi John, greetings from Cologne to you and your team.
The teaching method of listening ,watching and repeating
has made me unpack my old Grover Jackson Washburn guitar and practicing every day at least 1 hour.
The speed of progressing in the lessons is very comfortable for me (63 years old).
Looking forward to the next chapters I´d like to say thank you to all of your team
Michael in Cary NC –
Back to basics
I love how John takes you back through the basics in this course to improve the cleanliness and articulation.
It really helped my playing and allowed the licks and phrases to carry the emotion I am hearing in my head.
I almost skipped this one, but glad I didn’t.
Gerald Thibault in Canada –
TO PROGRESS – TO ADVANCE – TO IMPROVE
I have improved a lot since the beginning with you John
Thanks you for your educational talent.
Bill in Missouri –
Well thought out course, the blues techniques are demonstrated very thoroughly with plenty of learning tips along the way. Slow motion action of the techniques are also included which is a great learning aid.
This is probably one of the best blues techniques videos courses available if you truly want to learn how to do them properly.
John Latch in Houston, Tx –
The Real Deal
I’ve tried several Blues & slide courses from John & these actually show & teach you things you can actually use on a gig or in a studio!
I have his slide courses and recently purchased the Blues Technique course. The first lick was a great lick & everyone after that one, I’ve used in my playing.
Most bang for your buck here.
Ad in the Netherlands –
Indeep lessons about technique, very understandable, good video quality, the best DVD about techniques for electric blues guitar I know. Thank you, John
Terry K in Canada –
These lessons are absolutely GREAT. John teaches in a simple progressive way and gets the message across as to what you need to do to be a successful Blues player.