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March 22, 201264Comments

Stealing Licks And “Stock Phrases”

One of my Blues Guitar Unleashed members posted this clip up on the member forum and I think it's just great. In it, Clapton talks about his use of what he

by Griff

Blues Artists

March 20, 201215Comments

The Signature Sound Of Blues Guitarist, Robert Cray

Most interviewers have asked Robert Cray if he considers himself a blues guitarist. The answer that I have been able to find is that Cray draws inspiration from the blues,

by Griff

Blues Artists

March 6, 201220Comments

Celebrating Blues And Rock Guitar With Rory Gallagher

One of the great guitarists that doesn't get nearly enough attention, in my opinion, is Rory Gallagher. Gallagher was a great blues rock guitarist in the 1960s, 70s and 80s

by Griff

Gear

March 1, 2012113Comments

Guitar Pedals: Overdrive And Distortion Stomp Box Comparison and Shootout

Plain and simple... I love pedals. I have an addiction and I just love how you can grab a new pedal (relatively) cheaply and have a whole new sound. This video

by Griff

Blues Artists

March 1, 20126Comments

Excerpts From The Blues Special At The White House

In honor of the recent PBS special at the White House, "Red, White and Blues," I thought I would share excerpts from the show with you. Hopefully you were able

by Griff

Gear

February 22, 20128Comments

Playing The Blues On The Resonator Guitar

I recently picked up a resonator guitar and have really enjoyed messing around with it. So I thought it would be fun to do a little research about resonator guitars

by Griff

Lessons

February 7, 2012132Comments

How To Write A Song In 5 Minutes Or Less

Usually when I tell my students they can write a song in 5 minutes I get a big eye-roll and a "yeah right!" sort of comment. But the truth is that

by Griff

Gear

January 23, 2012131Comments

NAMM 2012…

Well, I spent several hours at the NAMM show in Anaheim this last weekend (National Association of Music Merchants.) And while I was there I shot some video of some

by Griff

Blues Artists

January 17, 201227Comments

Soulful Blues With Keb Mo

Keb Mo is good for the soul! He's a killer guitarist that can tell a great story like blues players are supposed to do. If this is the first time

by Griff

Practicing

January 16, 201212Comments

Kids Learning Guitar – 7 Important Tips.

I often get asked from subscribers and students about lessons for kids. In particular, if any of my courses are suitable for kids and grandkids. I'll be the first to admit

by Griff

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