A memorable guitar solo is one that touches the listener's emotions, inspires them, and makes them want to listen to it again and again. In this video, I will break down both my techniques and my mindset when I write my solos, and teach you the tools you need to create your own memorable solos.

Here are some key ingredients of a memorable guitar solo:

• Melody: A great solo should have a strong melody. This doesn't mean that it has to be simple, but it should be memorable and easy to sing along to.
• Rhythm: The rhythm of your solo is also important. Don't be afraid to experiment with different rhythms and tempos to create interest and excitement.
• Dynamics: Use dynamics to create a more expressive and engaging solo. Vary the volume and intensity of your playing to add drama and emotion.
• Techniques: There are many different guitar techniques that you can use in your solos, such as bending, sliding, tapping, and hammering on/pulling off. Use a variety of techniques to keep your sol...

Paul Davids got some very amazing guitarists to write a solo. All the 10 guitarists wrote a solo over the same BT. Until here, all good. The problem is that HE DIDN'T INCLUDE ME in the project.

No problem. I decided to write the solo anyways. And I did it without listening to the other solos, so here we go.

I wanted to create a solo that was unique and stood out from the others. I started by listening to the backing track and getting a feel for the groove and tempo. Then, I chose the E minor pentatonic scale to play in. This is a versatile scale that can be used to create a variety of different sounds. I started my solo with a simple melody in the lower register of the fretboard. I then used bends and vibrato to add expression and interest to the melody.

As the solo progressed, I moved up the fretboard and started to play faster and more complex patterns. I also used a variety of other techniques, such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, to create a more dynamic and interesting...

Do you want to take your guitar soloing to the next level? Whether you've been playing for ages or you're just starting out, there are a few foundational steps you can take to improve your skills. In this video, I'll guide you through these steps using the key of Bm and a backing track.

Start with the pentatonic scale. It's one of the most popular scales for guitar soloing, and it's a great place to start if you're new to improvisation. Once you've mastered the pentatonic scale, you can start adding notes to it to create more complex and interesting solos.

In this video, I'll show you how to add notes to the pentatonic scale to create the full minor scale. I'll also show you how to use two different pentatonic shapes to create a more varied and melodic solo.

It's important to note that you shouldn't get stuck in only one pentatonic shape position. However, for the sake of simplicity, I'll be using only two shapes in this video.

Once you've learned the basics of soloing, you ...

In a recent video, I posted a lesson on the CAGED system, and a viewer commented that it was the first time he had been able to understand the system, even though he is over 40.

The CAGED system is a way to learn the guitar fretboard by visualizing five open chord shapes (C, A, G, E, and D) and their movable counterparts up and down the neck. This system can be very helpful for understanding how to play chords, scales, and arpeggios all over the fretboard.

Some people believe that learning the CAGED system is a shortcut to mastering the guitar fretboard. While this is not entirely true, the CAGED system can be a valuable tool for guitarists of all ages and skill levels.

**Why the CAGED System is Great for Over-40 Guitarists**

One of the best things about the CAGED system is that it is very visual. This can be especially helpful for over-40 guitarists, who may have difficulty memorizing complex fretboard patterns.

Another great thing about the CAGED system is that it is very log...

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut with your pentatonic shapes? Like you're always playing the same patterns over and over again? Well, you're not alone. But there's good news: there's a way to break free from this monotony and master all the pentatonic shapes.

The secret is to practice. But not just any kind of practice. You need to practice in a way that is fun and engaging. That's why I've created this video for you.

In this video, we're going to learn all the pentatonic shapes together, one by one. But we're not just going to play dry exercises. We're going to make it fun by playing along with backing tracks and exploring different ways to phrase using each shape.

So grab your guitar and let's get started!

Here are some tips to make your pentatonic practice more interesting:

• Play along with backing tracks in different styles, such as blues, rock, and country. This will help you to learn how to apply the pentatonic scale to different genres of music.
• Experiment with differ...

This is going to be THE BEST Blues Solo Lesson EVER! You will break free from the RUT and elevate your jamming experience! Blues Guitar is amazing!

Everybody knows how cool it is to be able to solo over the Blues. We can spend hours just jamming over it with the Pentatonic scale and have a great time. But let me ask you: How long does it take until you feel stuck, with no fresh ideas, repeating the same licks again and again?

Let me take you on a deep dive into the endless possibilities of what we can do if we add a few little things to your playing. The result? Instant fresh ideas, new flavours, and restored inspiration.

Get ready to learn new skills that will be a part of your jamming forever!

Everybody loves the sound of the Pentatonic Scale. It sounds musical and melodic, and it's easy to make it sound great. But, as awesome as it is, we can make it even better.

In this video, I will show you how to take your Pentatonic scale to the next level. We will add four extra notes to our pentatonic scale to make it sound EPIC!

By incorporating these extra notes, we can infuse the Pentatonic Scale with a much moodier, more colourful, and intriguing sound. Your guitar solos will become significantly richer!

 The sixth interval is one of the coolest and warmest sounds to explore on the guitar. You've gotta have the skill to work with the Interval of Sixth if you're a lead guitarist.

The tricky part is figuring out how to find and use it in your playing. That's exactly what I'm going to help you with in this lesson.

I'll show you how to spot the sixth interval using just two basic chord shapes. You'll not only get the theory behind it but also start rocking out with this awesome tool right away!

When we first start playing guitar, we get the lowdown on major and minor chords, power chords, and those tricky barred chords. After that, we dip our toes into the world of scales, starting with the Pentatonic scale, and then venturing into diatonic scales like major and minor. As we progress, we dive into triads, arpeggios, and even get to know double stops and sixth intervals.

But here's the kicker: we usually learn all this stuff in a pretty scattered way. What if we could simplify it all by focusing on just one chord shape? That's where the CAGED System swoops in, and that's what this video is all about. I will show how you can connect a chord shape with triads, pentatonic, minor scale, the sixth intervals and double stops.

Think about it – imagine applying the same approach to other chord shapes. That's the ultimate way to master the guitar.

So, here's the deal: you'll uncover practically everything you need to know about the guitar using the Am chord shape as your start...

Playing guitar is all about shapes. You start with shapes for chords, then move on to shapes for the pentatonic scale, and eventually, you tackle shapes for the major and minor scales. Unlike the piano, where you actually know which notes you're hitting in chords and scales, on the guitar, you're all about shapes – that's the deal.

But here's the catch: leaning too much on these shapes can trap your creativity. If you rely on them too heavily, it can put a damper on your solo-writing skills because you're stuck within those confines.

In this lesson, we're going to dive into a simple technique that rock legends like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani love to use and abuse. We're going to play the major scale in a straight-up, linear way – meaning we're sticking to just one string for our major scale and solo.

This technique is going to push you out of your shape-dependent comfort zone and force you to come up with music ideas that are wildly different from what you'd get if you stuck t...