The Blues Guitar Show
Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear.
Covering all the genres in the Blues world from Delta to Rockabilly.
Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey!
I'm a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on a mission to help you master the music you love.
Through this chart-topping podcast and interviews with some of the worlds best, our mission is to help dazed and confused blues pickers like you grasp the skills you need to go from ‘campfire’ to on fire.
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Website: www.thebluesguitarshow.com
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode #225 Using CAGED for Blues
In this episode I'm talking you through how to effectively used CAGED to play more interesting 12 bar blues.
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Episode #224 Fundamental Music Theory for Blues Players
In this episode we talk through a no nonsense approach to music theory and the need-to-know info for playing effective blues guitar.
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Episode #223 The Music Industry is Broken! (Rant)
In this episode we're taking a bit of a break from things to discuss the modern music industry and why its so messed up. I give a few insider details as to how it all works and why it doesn't.
Becom…
Episode #222 What's The Deal With Lightnin' Hopkins?
In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show, we dive deep into the life, legacy, and unmistakable style of Lightnin’ Hopkins—one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time. From his early days…
Episode #221 Strat VS Tele (Sound Test)
Can you heqr the difference between a strat and a tele? Are you sure?
In this episode we do a direct tone test between my stratocaster and my telecaster to compare and contrast the different tones.
Episode #220 Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
In this episode I sit down with Reverend Peyton of the Big Damn Band. These guys are one of my all time favourite live bands. We catch up with Rev on tour in the U.S and just after releasing their ne…
Episode #219 Learning songs FAST (and how to remember them)
Something I have to do a lot in my work is learning long set lists very quickly - sometimes in just days to have them performance ready. Today I'm sharing my method for how to learn songs quickly and…
Episode #218 The GENUIS of Hill Country Blues
In this episode I'm talking to you about RHYTHM. Hill Country Blues playing is one of the most rhythmical of all the blues styles. Pioneers like R.L Burnside, Junior Kimborough and others developed t…
Episode #217 Which Guitar Shape Is Right For You?
In this episode we are virtual guitar shopping ans talking about which guitar shape is the right one for you.
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Lesson #97 Led Zeppelin Heartbreaker Riff
In this episode we are talking through that classic Zep riff Heartbreaker! It's a great blues scale based riff you can start grooving on straight away.
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Episode #216 Vintage VS6 Guitar Review
In this episode I'm reviewing the Vintage VS6 (SG style) guitar.
The Vintage VS6 ReIssued Series is a solid body, double cutaway guitar that can turn its hand to anything. Be it rock solid rhythm cho…
Episode #215 Smokestack Lightnin' - Songs Simplified
In this episode I'm doing another 'songs simplified' this time on the classic 1 chord vamp song - Smokestack Lightnin'.
This is a blues jam staple and a campfire classic so well worth digging your te…
Lesson #96 B.B King Style Focus
In this lesson we take a deep dive into Three O Clock Blues and look at the licks and scales BB is using.
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Episode #214 The Freddie King Trick
In this episode we're looking into Freddie Kings playing, how he strucrtures his solos, the techniques he uses and how you can use them in your playing.
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Episode #213 Pedals Pedals Pedals
In this episode I take you through my 5 essential pedals. These are the ones I use all the time and how I set them up.
1. Compressor Pedal
- Why it's important: A compressor smooths out the dynamics of …
Episode #212 Carl Bradychok - Talkin' Rockabilly
In this episode I sit down with rockabilly's newest wizard - Carl Bradychok
Carl Bradychok is a guitar player and a singer born in Detroit, Michigan in Mars of 1991.
He recorded his first CD at only 13…
Episode #211 Songs SIMPLIFIED - The Weight - The Band
In this episode we are doing the first song 'simplified' where we take a song and learn the core elements that would get you by at a jam session or gig.
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Episode #210 New Year! Goal Setting & Practice Routines
Happy new year everyone! In this episode we're talking abotu setting goals for 2025, why practice routines don't really work and how you should approach your guitar playing for the next 6 months.
Episode #209 End Of Year Awards 2024!
In this episode we are holding the BGS end of year awards as voted for by you!
Categories are:
Guitarist of the year
Album of the year
Guest of the year
Brand of the year
Happy New Year everyone and se…
Episode #208 Christmas Jazzy Blues
In this episode I take you through a fun jazzy 12-bar using triad shapes and partial chords.
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