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CAGED Basics II | 5 | G Shape

CAGED Basics II | 5 | G Shape

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Community Challenge 48 | Write something "house" inspired

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Each week, I issue a challenge. It's a friendly reminder that every song you've ever learned, ever...

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OFFICE HOURS 87 | Sunday, July 31, 1PM Pacific

OFFICE HOURS 87 | Sunday, July 31, 1PM Pacific

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This was a great stream, as usual.

Please remember: THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS ...

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Welcome, New Patrons!

It’s time for another monthly introduction for new Patrons!

If you’re new here, tell us a little about yourself: What brought you here? Where are you in your guitar journey, and what do you hope to accomplish while you’re here?

If you’re a seasoned Patron, please give our new members a warm welcome! Reply to new Patrons below if you share th...

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Community Challenge 47 | Write something using Dorian mode

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Each week I invite my Patrons to participate in a community challenge. This is a weekly reminder to SPEAK the language of music. Even if you don't ever intend to be a songwriter, a weekly dabble in creating music can VASTLY increase your ability to play music with other people.

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CAGED Basics II | 4 | Pentatonic Pit Stop

CAGED Basics II | 4 | Pentatonic Pit Stop

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Community Challenge 46 | Write something with a fast tempo!

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The weekly community challenge is a chance to use what you’ve been learning here on my Patreon t...

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OFFICE HOURS 86 | Sunday, July 17, 2PM Pacific

OFFICE HOURS 86 | Sunday, July 17, 2PM Pacific

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Community Challenge 45 | Write something lethargic

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Unison Note Finder

Unison Note Finder

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OFFICE HOURS 85 | Friday, July 1, 3PM Pacific

OFFICE HOURS 85 | Friday, July 1, 3PM Pacific

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Welcome, New Patrons!

I'd like to make introductions for new patrons a regular thing, so keep an eye out for monthly welcome posts and help give your fellow students a warm welcome to our community.

If you’re new here, tell us a little about yourself: What brought you here? Where are you in your guitar journey, and what do you hope to accomplish while you’re here?

If you’re...

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OFFICE HOURS 84 | Sunday, June 26, 1:00PM Pacific Time

OFFICE HOURS 84 | Sunday, June 26, 1:00PM Pacific Time

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CAGED Basics II | 3 | A Shape

CAGED Basics II | 3 | A Shape

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OFFICE HOURS 83 | Saturday, June 18, Noon Pacific Time

OFFICE HOURS 83 | Saturday, June 18, Noon Pacific Time

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Here were the questions for this week - please excuse the occasional mic malfunctions - I'm workin...

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Community Challenge 44 | Write something with one guitar

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If this is your first Community Challenge, let me explain what's going on! These challenges are a ...

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OFFICE HOURS 82 | Wednesday, June 8, 2PM Pacific Time

OFFICE HOURS 82 | Wednesday, June 8, 2PM Pacific Time

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Question 1: Mateus was ...

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OFFICE HOURS 81 | THURSDAY JUNE 2, NOON PACIFIC TIME

OFFICE HOURS 81 | THURSDAY JUNE 2, NOON PACIFIC TIME

GOING LIVE IN ABOUT 40 MINUTES! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


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Community Challenge 43 | Write something with improvisation

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OFFICE HOURS | THURSDAY MAY 26, NOON PACIFIC TIME

OFFICE HOURS | THURSDAY MAY 26, NOON PACIFIC TIME

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CAGED Basics II | 2 | C Shape

CAGED Basics II | 2 | C Shape

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Community Challenge 42 + Updates

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Moving is HARD WORK! That said, it would appear that I've got my camera guitar setup almost fully ...

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Community Challenge 41 | Make your own limitations and stick to them

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Meet Betty + Lesson & Move updates

Meet Betty + Lesson & Move updates

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Practice Thoughts | 12: Don't Aim For Normal

Practice Thoughts | 12: Don't Aim For Normal

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We made it! Also, ask me questions!

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who don't know, Taylor and I (and Ernie) just moved from Michigan to California. We arrived in California about five days ago and it's been a mad dash to get the studio set up in a new place, not to mention getting settled in to live here!

I'll release a nice Practice Thought in the coming days for the community to discuss, and I'll get CAGED Basics II ...

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CAGED Basics II | 1 | Overview

CAGED Basics II | 1 | Overview

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Post Your Questions! No Live Q&A this week

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For those of you who don't know, I'm in the process of moving from Detroit to Los Angeles. I was h...

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Community Challenge 40 | Write something with fingerpicking

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Every week I post a Community Challenge. This is an opportunity for my Patrons to explore writing ...

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OFFICE HOURS 79 | Thursday, April 7, 4:00PM EST

OFFICE HOURS 79 | Thursday, April 7, 4:00PM EST

Going like in 20! This will be my last livestream in this studio before I tear down and rebuild in LA! Bring your questions! My studio is a mess. It'll be fun.

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