Learn 4 fingerstyle acoustic blues patterns essential for finger independence development.

In this lesson I present two full fingerstyle blues mini songs with theme and solo.

Fingerstyle lesson in acoustic rock-blues style played in shuffle.

Melodies and harmonies in the style of Blind Guardian.

Lesson covering the style of American folk rock artist Jack Johnson.

Get closer to Eric Johnson's tone

A song in the style of Eric Johnson.

His flawless technique and remarkable sense of melody are aspects of his playing that every guitar fan should admire. Today we'll try to approach his style using a few tools that are found in his soloing.

No one can play like Eric Johnson, his sound is the result of phenomenal picking technique, precise left and right hand synchronisation and fingering, note choice etc. Mr Johnson has extremely sensitive ears - to the point he claims he hears the difference between different battery manufactures. Because the technical aspects of his sound can get quite tricky, we are instead going to focus on the things which will make your playing sound more like Eric Johnson's, regardless of your set-up. By nailing some of the licks in this solo, you will have taken your very first steps towards Johnson land...!