October 20, 2023 by Klaus Crow Many years ago I searched for “Damien Rice similar artists” on Last.fm and suddenly I heard a song called “La Cienega Just Smiled”. The song and the voice caught my attention, so I looked up the artist and found out his name was “Ryan Adams”. I started diving into his songs and a whole new world opened up for me, I couldn’t stop listening and playing his songs. I was absolutely sold, and I still am. My guitar students have to learn a lot of Ryan Adams songs haha! For me Ryan Adams has the whole package. A magnificent voice, rough and tender rhythm guitar, damn r ..read more

October 6, 2023 by Klaus Crow There’s no doubt about it, John Mayer is one of the few popular singer songwriters, if not the only, from the last two decades who also happens to be a virtuoso guitar player who’s name won’t be forgotten. With his soulful vocals and bluesy guitar licks, Mayer has created a catalog of really good songs that showcase his incredible guitar skills. From the sultry tones of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” to the heartfelt melodies of “Gravity,” John Mayer has a knack for weaving his emotions into every note he plays. His ability to blend various styles, from blues a ..read more

August 2, 2023 by Klaus Crow Picture yourself in a dimly lit blues club, the air heavy with anticipation. The spotlight falls on a lone guitarist, fingers dancing effortlessly over the strings. With each note, a wave of emotion washes over the audience, leaving them spellbound. This is the magic of blues guitar improvisation, creating a story through the guitar that speaks to the soul like no other. In this blog post, I’ll teach you a gorgeous blues guitar lick that you can use for your blues soloing. The lick comes with the enigmatic b5 (blue note) and the velvety 6th note. Whether you’re a ..read more

June 9, 2023 by Klaus Crow Hi folks, today in this exciting endeavor, you’ll find a meticulously curated compilation of the top 20 best John Mellencamp guitar songs, including chords and tabs for each song. If you are a guitar lover and a fan of classic rock, chances are you are well-acquainted with the indelible talent and revered artistry of John Mellencamp. He is one of the most successful and influential American rock singers and songwriters of all time, with a career spanning over four decades and 24 studio albums. His music is a blend of heartland rock, folk, blues, and country, and ref ..read more

June 2, 2023 by Klaus Crow Welcome to the ultimate compilation of the “Top 20 Best Bruce Springsteen songs for Guitar” including Chords and Tabs! The legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon, has gifted us with an impressive catalog of music that showcases his remarkable songwriting and guitar work. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to his music, this list is designed to guide you through some of the most iconic songs. Navigating the List: To make the most of this list, start by listening to each song on the list, immersing yourself in the melodies, lyrics, and the guitar parts. Pay attention to the d ..read more

May 24, 2023 by Klaus Crow Hi Folks, as a guitar student and musician you need to learn your Tom Petty songs and for a good reason! Tom was a great American singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the world of rock music. With his distinctive raspy voice and catchy songwriting, he became known for his ability to blend elements of rock, folk, and Americana, creating a unique and timeless sound. In 1976, he gained widespread recognition with his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and later as a solo artist creating the iconic album “Full moon fever” produced by Jeff Lynne, and went o ..read more

Last Updated on March 4, 2023 by Klaus Crow If you’re looking for some inspiration for your blues guitar playing, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’re going to explore a cool blues guitar lick in the key of D that will add some spice to your playing. The lick is an excerpt from my 50CoolBluesLicks Soloing and Improvisation Course. Blues chord Progression in the key of D Before we dive into the lick itself, let’s take a moment to talk about the key of D. The key of D is a popular key for blues guitar playing because it’s relatively easy to play in, and it has a distinc ..read more

Last Updated on February 11, 2023 by Klaus Crow If you’re a blues guitarist, you know that a good turnaround can give real flavor to your song, lift up the entire piece and make it stand out, so that’s what we’re going to do today! A turnaround is a short musical phrase that leads back to the beginning of a song or progression and typically starts on the last two bars (or measures) of a 12-bar blues shuffle or 12-bar blues progression. So if you’re playing a blues tune and you want to incorporate a turnaround, start by counting out the 12 bars of the progression, and then begin the turnaround ..read more

Last Updated on February 4, 2023 by Klaus Crow Hi Folks, today I’m sharing a new song that I wrote. To be fair, this is one of the 10 songs I wrote a while ago, but due to life I haven’t been able to record them yet. As John Lennon would say “Life happens while you’re busy making other plans”, and so it is. Since I don’t want to leave the songs on the shelf (I’m certainly not planning to) and start putting the songs out in the world, I thought I begin to share one with you. I just took my guitar right out the case and started playing and singing. Afterwards I added the lyrics and some clips to ..read more

Last Updated on January 28, 2023 by Klaus Crow Hi folks, In this lesson you’re going to learn a very cool Bluesy Blues Lick. The blues lick is made up of the blues scale which consists of 6 notes ( 1 b3 4 b5 5 b7 ) compared to the major scale ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ). The b5, also referred to as the ‘blue note’, and the b7 really stand out in this lick due to the hammer-ons on the double stops, which gives it that really bluesy sound. The lick is fun to learn and great for intermediate guitar players. Beginners can also have a go at it and play it at a slower pace, which in blues music does often sou ..read more