Blues I: Fundamentals
Group guitar class taught by Joey Weidner
8 lessons · 1 hour per week · beginner
New
Join a group now
Select the time that's best for you
$35 / lesson
In this fun and interactive 8-week class, I will be introducing you to the most important aspects of playing blues guitar. You will also learn about the fascinating history of the blues and its most influential artists, and the songs and riffs that changed music forever. Throughout this class, you will be encouraged to play along, interact and share your progress on the community forum. Blues, in its essence, is simple. It's even considered by some to be "easy" to play. This is a dangerous trap, and frankly, it's disrespectful to the blues masters who paved the way for the rest of us. I know this from first-hand experience; I have been obsessed with the blues my entire life, and although I've been practicing it diligently for nearly 20 years, I would be reluctant to call it easy to play. That's the greatest trick with the blues. On the surface, it is straightforward, but in order to really get a handle on it, you have to be willing to go deeper beneath the surface. You have to be willing to go deeper within yourself. Blues isn’t about showing off. It’s about conveying emotion. It’s about connecting with yourself, with other musicians and (hopefully) an audience. Blues is a feeling. It's not all about technical skill, it's about developing and believing in your own unique voice.
What's included
4.95 · 54 students · 33 lessons
Hill Country Blues
Hill Country Blues
We will start our journey with some good old-fashioned hill country blues. This is a style that is focused on rhythm and groove more than anything else. It's a great place to start, as you will be working on all of the most important aspects of playing the blues. You will immediately be able to play along and get lost in the hypnotic boogie.
Delta Blues
Delta Blues
The Mississippi Delta is often considered to be the birthplace of the blues, and it produced some of the most influential artists of all time. Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnston, Howlin' Wolf, Son House and everyone in between. We will be working through some of the most important music of the Delta.
Blues History
Blues History
In order to play the blues with true passion, I consider it critically important to learn about the history of the blues. Throughout this class, you will gain a deeper understanding of the artists and the context in which this music was developed.
Blues Techniques / Blues Form
Blues Techniques / Blues Form
Throughout this class you will be introduced to the most important techniques of blues guitar. We will discuss: Turnarounds, Bends, Slides, Vibrato, Hammer ons / Pull offs, Syncopation. We will also be studying famous blues songs and discussing some of the most common song structures used in blues music.
Classic Riffs and Blues Scales
Classic Riffs and Blues Scales
I will introduce to the most important scale to know as a blues musician: the pentatonic scale. We will have fun learning some of the most iconic blues riffs, and you will learn how to put this knowledge to use by improvising your very own blues licks and solos.
New (no reviews yet)
Guitar lessons on Til
Close to Home, Far from Ordinary
Classes on Til are personalized learning journeys led by the best guitarists in the world.
The world's best guitarists are in your corner.
Your teacher personalizes class to keep you on track, answers your questions, and motivates you to keep going.
A good time, anytime.
Join lessons live or watch later with unlimited access to recordings. Have a question? There's a chat for that.
The biggest bang, boogie, and blast for your buck.
It's like having a world-class teacher in your living room. At a fraction of the cost.
Questions? Answers.
Similar classes
Level Up: Jazz & Contemporary Guitar
4.8 (9)
beginner · Jazz, Theory
Tash Wolf
$30 / lesson
Level Up: Jazz & Contemporary Guitar
4.8 (9)
beginner · Jazz, Theory
Tash Wolf
$30 / lesson
Fretboard Masterclass
5.0 (6)
beginner · Theory, Technique
Collin Hill
$25 / lesson
Try free
Fretboard Masterclass
5.0 (6)
beginner · Theory, Technique
Collin Hill
$25 / lesson
Try free
Zero To Hero
5.0 (24)
beginner · Theory
Caitlin Caggiano
$30 / lesson
Try free
Zero To Hero
5.0 (24)
beginner · Theory
Caitlin Caggiano
$30 / lesson
Try free
Meaningful Chords, Meaningful Soloing
5.0 (7)
intermediate · Technique
Jude Smith
$30 / lesson
Meaningful Chords, Meaningful Soloing
5.0 (7)
intermediate · Technique
Jude Smith
$30 / lesson