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February 17, 201727Comments

Listening Party With Bernard Allison

It occurs to me that I haven't done a "listening party" in a while, and I was listening to some Bernard Allison today and thought I'd share with you. Bernard Allison

by Griff

Lessons

February 1, 201772Comments

Start A Tune Otis Rush Style…

Nothing but fun today - it's a great way to start a tune and it ain't that hard to play. Dig it! Download this video - MP4 | WMV By the way,

by Griff

Lessons

January 20, 201745Comments

How To End Your Blues Licks

One of the things I hear the most from less experienced soloists is the tendency to let the ends of your licks just sort of "hang there..." No "sugar" on them,

by Griff

Lessons

January 15, 201747Comments

Easy Blues In E With Variations

At some point in every blues guitar player's life, you are going to play "Blues In E..." So you might as well have a little fun with :) If you're new to

by Griff

discussion

January 2, 201780Comments

What is this “or” you speak of…

In my house, the word, "or," doesn't come up very often... "Do you want cake 'or' a brownie..." "Are you having the french fries 'or' the baked potato..." This sort of thing just

by Griff

discussion

December 26, 201636Comments

How Do They All Go Together? [Infographic]

Today I'm going to attempt the almost impossible... (drum roll please!) Over the last several weeks I've been working with my "graphics people" (that's Chris, my drummer, because I can't draw

by Griff

Lessons

December 23, 201663Comments

Blues Rock Minor 7th Chord

The Minor 7th chord is a blues-rock staple as you'll see in this video. You might be familiar with it in a more traditional fingering, but for the blues-rock thing you

by Griff

Lessons

December 20, 201644Comments

1 1/2 Step Bending Lick

This is just a cool lick that utilizes the House Pattern and a nice step-and-a-half bend to make you sound like Albert and/or BB King... Download this video - MP4

by Griff

discussion

Lessons

December 15, 201642Comments

What Does It Mean To Play In Time?

You hear all the time about "playing in time," and "keeping good time," or "playing in the pocket..." But what does that really mean? In this video we'll talk about it and

by Griff

Gear

December 4, 201646Comments

Pedalboard Day 12-4-16

So... I was in the studio yesterday and did a little Live stream on Facebook about the pedalboard I used in Memphis back in October for BGU Live. It seemed to

by Griff

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