Hello All! This week I’ll be showing you how I play the low variation on the B section using the bottom half of the guitar. I find this part to be particularly fun to play because...

Hi Duke - here's a take on Blues a Rama- Muddy Waters, a work in progress. Thanks for a great program.

Thanks Sturgill, glad you're enjoying it! I'm super into D'addario Nickel Bronze strings these days. 

Thanks Kip! Keep working on it and you'll definitely get it, just as you've gotten so many other things so far!

Chris - way cool ... way outside of my time zone but I'm having a lot of fun messing around with this. I can play the "A" part and sort of play a hybrid mix of the easier version...

Hi Everyone! Dennis Gruenling here for the next section (chorus 9) of my “First Class” study piece. This week we will be doing more long phrases covering the entire bottom octave...

Well, I do love a bigger neck.  But, as a lefty, my options are limited, and I doubt your model will be offered lefty.  So, I did pick up a lefty Twin Tone.  Any color I wanted as...

Hi Slim, The Airline Twin Tone has a medium C neck and mine has the stock pickups. I love the sound of their pickups. They have a very open, hollow sort of sound because they are...

Hi Stevie, Nice blues playing there! I really enjoyed it. Very old school style, which is my personal preference. Duke 

Hi Jimmy, Well I usually choose a key that is good for the vocal but also, Db is a good key to play in. Many jazz players use Db often, it has a nice sound and I like where it sits...

Hi Mike, I've tried making a video but when I preview the clip the sound cuts in and out.  Any advice? Thanks.  Duke, I like how you play a slow blues in Db sometimes (I find...

Hello Jean Michel, Sounds great! I like how you leave some space in between phrases. Too many guitarists want to fill every space. Good job! Duke 

Thanks Bruce, And I'm sure Lucy thanks you too. Nice verse and really great BB style soloing! 👍

Thank You Steve, much appreciated. You are doing great! Duke

Thanks Duke and Mike. Under your fine tutelage I strive for my playing to continue to grow.  And yes, the L5 is a beautiful instrument - I read that it can get you an audition,...

Hi Jason, Yes if it sounds good to you then use it on minor. We need to use our own ears on these sort of things. I have challenged schooled players that sometimes disagree with me...

Thanks for the comments Rick and Larry. Will keep at it.

Thanks for the comments Rick and Larry. Will keep at it.

Awesome! So much fun when you truly love the song you're learning. if you dont mind I'm curious of what strings you prefer on your guitars? Thanks and have a good one critter.

Hi Blair - Good job. You’ve got a good, natural pocket and you really did your homework on those fills! Keep working with your tongue blocking and you’ll develop a more focused...

Sez Blair "Seems I still need to keep my face muscles as loose as possible" ALWAYS relax EVERY MUSCLE not necessary when playing harmonica - including back and shoulder muscles,...

Hello Rick. Here is a new try at Nine Below Zero. Pretty much copying your version on A harp. I have used tongue block all through except in the chug fills in the solo. Have...

Can I play those 6/9 chords over minor progressions?  It sounds right and there is no 3rd in them.  The 13 chords are only for major progressions im assuming.  Thanks!  these open...

Here's a Blues in C tribute to Lucy Mae, Duke's doggie.  

Chris - way cool ... way outside of my time zone but I'm having a lot of fun messing around with this. I can play the "A" part and sort of play a hybrid mix of the easier version...

Hi Folks, We are starting on lesson 2 this week for Worried Life Blues. Last week we worked out the basic rhythm for the song. This week we start to learn how to embellish around...

Greetings Uke Strummers and Pickers and all Social Music Enthusiasts! Here we are again at The Junction, with another song that will lift the people around you to new musical...

Hello Friends, This week I’ll be showing you the big release of the song, which is the C Part, and also the quiet bridge that follows. All of the music so far has been either...