Hi Corey .. here's where I am.  Still getting it ... especially going to the E.  The point you mentioned about imagining the vocals is a great piece of advice.  It's funny how just...

@Alex...everything else here sounds good.  All you need is the opening riff and you will be there.  Try going back and listening and then work it out very slowly.  Later you can...

Hi Jerry ... love these head.  They totally get stuck in my head (I had Hot Cha in my head all last week).  These are really great because after they get stuck in my head, I've...

@Alex ... Awesome!  You inpsire me ... I will post a video tomorrow.  

@Corey....here's my attempt :))) Still having problems with the first two licks....  

Hi Rob, Thanks man, unfourtunately it looks like we won't make it to California this year but definately next year. We usually tour there in august or September. All the best, Duke

Thank you so much Mark! Duke

Hi Bob, Great, Glad you are enjoying it and I helped correct the head issue everyone seems to make! Duke

Another masterpiece lesson Duke! Please let me know when you plan to tour in California. You have lots of fans waiting to see/hear you. Rob Amster MD

Another masterpiece lesson Duke! Please let me know when you plan to tour in California. You have lots of fans waiting to see/hear you. Rob Amster MD

Duke these lessons are great! Thank you so much! Sparky

Duke As always, a superb lesson. It's one of my signature songs and I've been playing that head wrong . I've boung to the flatted 7th of the 5 chord instead of staying on the...

Hello Friends, this weeks lesson is in the rhythm and chords to the classic T-Bone shuffle. We learn the proper chords and how to play the shuffle rhythm them work in the melody...

Chitlins Con Carne: This tune was written and originally recorded by the great jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Junior Wells have also recorded it. It's a...

Brilliant, I can bend a note but this lesson shows me how to control them. this lesson made me smile so much. Cheers Jerry

I always say that the cat who is consistent, easy to work with, mature and on time will beat the prima-donna musician who may play better but who is always late, immature...

@Jerry .. yes, you're exactly right about beginners and even intermediates.  I struggled with exactly the issue you mention ... i.e. being able to free my mind from my own playing...

Will do! Doing a gig tonight with Bryan Lee, you produced some of his earlier stuff didn't you? The last few years I have been rubbing elbows with some great players many you know...

Hi David, Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that these lessons are really working for people. I am enjoying doing this very much and we certainly...

My Next set of lessons are on the T-Bone Walker classic T-Bone Shuffle. A great tune with a great "head" or theme. This one should be lots of fun! 

Hi Doug, Looking forward to seeing a video of you playing. Duke

Hey Rick, Nice take on T-Bone! I  like how you used the turn around from Two Bones and a pick for a slow blues turn around. Nice pickin'! Duke

I think the best bandmate shows up on time, listens to the music and knows how to share with and support the other players.

Duke I will work on video of me playing. I have never done that, guess I like to leave a little to my imagination instead to the reality to how I play:) Time to grow and face the...

Hi Guys ... video issue is fixed.  The URL had too many YouTube tracking parameters.  We will update out software to take these out in the future. Great playing Rick!

Hi Rick, I tried a few times but couldn't get your video to play. Maybe consult Mike about it and he most likely can help. Duke

Hi Michael, Thank you very much. Hollywood Fats was fabulous. I had the chance in the early 70s to sit in several nights with Muddy Waters when Fat's was his guitarist and it was...

Hi Doug, For the most part the repetition of working on it consistintly is the thing that will make light bulbs go off from time to time and that's when you know you are really...

Hi Rick, Thanks for the feedback! I learn alot myself by "deconstructing" the riffs. I am very have that people seem to be getting quite a bit out of thgese lessons. Hopefully as...

thanks for the link.I dont know how i started Harp playing this way.About 40 years vago i picked up a Marine Band and somehow it just seemed natural.I have tried the other way but...