Rhythm Guitar Lessons

In this lesson we’re going to take a few nice sounding chords and use them to build a chord progression packed full of groove, flow and all of the details that make it sound absolutely popping.

As we move forward step-by-step I’ll show you all of the subtle tips and tricks I use to turn simple chords into something amazing. Even better, you’ll be able to use the techniques I show you to instantly transform your old riffs and song ideas by injecting them with extra detail and expression!

Funk guitar is one influence that can be found over and over again in my playing, whether I’m writing prog riffs, noodling around with clean tones, or anything in between. It’s so versatile and filled with many little techniques that will add flair to your playing in any genre.

This lesson will help you break out of your current mindset to come up with new ideas and note combinations as well as improve your timing and sync between your picking and fretting hands – I even include a full tone overview detailing exactly how I dial in my funk tones!

If your rhythm playing doesn’t seem like it’s tight and articulate, or you want to inject some more dynamics and expression into your playing, this is the lesson for you!

In this lesson, we begin by finding the sweet spot for the perfect rhythm tone, before locking into a beat and gradually introducing techniques to build up your rhythm chops. Then, we’ll focus on introducing more rhythmic patterns such as triplets and upbeats that allow you to get creative and build your own unique, juicy riffs!

Bring all the gain you’ve got because in this lesson we’re going to get your rhythm playing fired up and push things to the breaking point!

We’re going to start from the top and break down everything you need to know to riff – hard. We’ll work on right-hand details, accents, chord strikes, fitting in licks between riffs and of course – how to get the perfect heavy ‘chug’ on your power chords.

Did you know that by adding a couple of extra details to your playing, you can take 4 or 5 notes and transform them boring, vanilla licks into something truly memorable and impressive sounding?

I’m going to show you how to do precisely that, and help you take a giant leap toward becoming a killer shredder! This lesson is also packed full of inspiration, including some of my best tips on how to avoid trapping yourself into playing the same notes over and over so that you can improvise freely and unlock your creativity.

Get ready for an intense workout – this lesson is all about metal! I unveil killer picking patterns and innovative ways to wield diads and triads, guaranteeing your riffs sound bold and invigorating.

Plus, I share my top tips for explosive metal rhythm playing. This lesson’s a cracker, packed with excitement. Let’s dive in and ignite the metal fury!

Feeling funky? I hope so, because I’m about to share how you can add a funky twist to your rhythm playing with your right hand. We’ll dive into the fundamentals of right-hand technique to really dial in that groove and infuse elements of funk into your rock guitar playing.

I’ll also show you some fun chord inversions to add movement and depth to your progressions. With these simple yet awesome techniques, you’ll be able to create some killer riffs and song ideas. So let’s dive in and get groovy!

In this very special lesson, we’re going to dive into the world of rockabilly, which is always such a fun style of guitar to play no matter what genre you’re into!

I’m going to show you a few of the licks and approaches that are close to my heart and have stuck with me from the jam sessions I had with my old guitar teacher “Wild Bill” so many years ago.

I’ve always been a fan of drummers and bass players who have a great feel and pocket. As a guitarist, it’s so easy to get caught up in shredding and playing licks so having a solid groove can really set you apart. In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to incorporate many groove-related details to elevate your playing and turn a simple three-chord progression into an electrifying riff.

We’ll explore the art of storytelling through your playing, along with a combination of new techniques and improvisation tips, and by the end of the lesson you’re going to be clapping your hands to the beat of your own guitar playing!

If you’ve been wanting to level up your riff game but don’t know where to start, this is the lesson for you! I’m going to take you through some modern progressive metal-inspired playing. If you’ve never tried this style before, make sure you have a fresh pick and a rested right hand because it’ll be intense!

Don’t worry if you’re new to these techniques—I’ll start from the basics. We’ll begin with just a few notes while I explain the techniques and approaches, and gradually build up to more complex note choices and right-hand techniques. I’ll guide you step-by-step with examples, and we’ll jam along to a drum beat together. By the end, you’ll be unstoppable!