I haven't recorded it; as much as Otis is one of my biggest influences both vocally and on guitar, I've never covered one of his tunes on record. I always thought it would be fun...

Hey everybody, I just wanted to say hi and thank Duke and all of you for having me. I'm new to the whole instructional video thing, but I hope you get something out of these...

Hey everybody, I just wanted to say hi and thank Duke and all of you for having me. I'm new to the whole instructional video thing, but I hope you get something out of these...

good suggestion Vinny! Duke

I did hear you play yours I think and did look them up.it sounded great! Duke

Hi Jerry, Your getting there. Just keep on preacticing it and try really thinking about the groove. You have all the notes correct. Also a big part o  f the rhythm has to do with...

Awsome,I always loved this song, from otis, stevie and eric,they all sound fantastic, I wonder if Duke and Mike have a recorded version?

I agree, I have been using a Deluxe Reverb reissue for the last 8 years. Great amp. The older reissues had an issue with the caps but i think they have overcome that. I also picked...

Thanks Duke - I just got a very good deal on a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe so hopefully that'll give me what I need. I've always loved the blues junior for tone but also convience - I'm...

I would also suggest local blues societies, because over time you can get to know and hook up with people you can benefit by playing with.  Many of these have long jams on weekends...

I like how this song switches between two distinct versions of a 12-bar blues: The first section in the key of Em with a straight-eights rumba feel, and then a key change to F#...

Hi Steve, Man that is fabulous! you have such a great feel for the phrasing. I am very impressed! Playing along with the track a bit will help you find where everything fits but...

Sure Sunny, Where should i send it? Duke

Hi charlie, It could just be that a blues junior is just under powered for a gig with so many peices. I fact, I like to use a blues junior on small gigs and sometimes even in just...

There are usually more than one blues jam in a city,sometimes many. i may payoff to investigate the different ones in your area. Not every jam is the same and once you get to know...

Thanks Steve, yes Otis is fabulous and Mike is the best practitioner of his style I know. i was lucky enough to get to meet and play with Otis at the 1990 Chicago blues festival in...

Hi Steve, Man that is fabulous! you have such a great feel for the phrasing. I am very impressed! Playing along with the track a bit will help you find where everything fits but...

Hi Mike and Duke,   Love the Otis Rush! Thanks, Steve

If there's a proper sound system with monitors, have the sound person mic the amp and augment it through your monitor.  Otherwise, you can try to have the band lower the general...

Thanks, Duke!

Hi Bruce, Sounding good, you got the idea! Duke

This week we tackle the eighth and last chorus of "Off the Wall." This should be played with a light touch except for the last phrase. This contrast is more apparent on Walter's...

Hello Duke and Monster Mike! I'm so excited about working on this song. It's been on my todo list for decades! ;-) I first heard this back on that Blue Horizon collection with...

Hi Friends, This month we have a very special guest helping with my lessons. The master blues guitarist Monster Mike Welch is teaching us the classic original Otis Rush version of...

Fantastic lessons, thanks so much for this tune

I saw you playing with Bonnie Raitt after I saw your video on backing a singer.  It was great and also  a young you playing with Muddy Waters in Germany.  Its good to see. Love...

Thank you very much for the  fast reply!!

Hi George, It's actually 4/5 draw. Emphasis on the 4 with a little piece of the 5.

 @Corey...Here's where I am....I like this idea of lesson gettin more difficoult every week..it's very usefull :)))

Hello, Just one silly question please,this first fill is 3+4 hole draw and the correct cup of course?? Thank you