Best TrueFire Guitar Lessons Podcasts (2025)

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Lindsay Ell Introduces The How to Solo Handbook - Guitar Lessons, Interview & Performance 44:18

10M ago44:18

44:18

Lindsay Ell's rare combination of skills as a master guitarist, profound singer-songwriter, dynamic performer, and passionate educator power this fast-track, hands-on How to Solo Handbook. Leveraging years of experience and a deep passion for music education, Lindsay distills her unique teaching methods and TrueFire’s learning technologies to provi…

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Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b: Ideas to develop your groove, pulse and funk 20:36

2y ago20:36

20:36

Timings for the SoundCloud audio version of Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1b:00:00:22 Using Eartrainer to practise the rhythm of a piece separated from the melody00:01:08 A simple idea for practising rhythm00:01:22 Starting with a bar of 4/4 and then throwing in some 8th notes00:02:28 Using the offbeat and how to play challenging rhythms00:02:58 Riff from H…

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Rhythm Guitar Lesson 1a: Note divisions, terminology and practice ideas 24:17

2y ago24:17

24:17

This is the first lesson in our new mini-series on the topic of rhythm. R.I.P. Jeff Beck :(Dan and I, in our first lesson look over the basics of rhythm: Firstly, covering what the difference between a quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note along with the synonyms of crotchet, quaver and semi-quaver. Next Dan talks about staccato, dotted note…

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Jeff Beck songs and albums to listen to and a quick update 8:32

2+ y ago8:32

8:32

Rick Beato and Tim Pierce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IWnGNF80IAndy wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGcCswgaleERick Beato on Jeff Beck having just seen him 3 months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9bnaqqfq8&t=161sLive at Ronnie Scotts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFx__GfJHWwI just wanted to share my own listening and way of …

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Guitar lesson on using bends, specifically overbends, when improvising 19:45

2+ y ago19:45

19:45

Sponsor Tune in Tone up and become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tuneintoneup (e.g. £1 / month as a tip for what we do)Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code: "TONEUP30"This is our follow up episode following…

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Guitar lesson on dynamics, motifs and subtlety using Andy Timmon's TrueFire Jam Track 23:43

2+ y ago23:43

23:43

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"Timings for the SoundCloud audio version00:00:34 TrueFire - offers and advert00:02:17 Jam over Andy Timmons TrueFire track00:05:36 Talking about Andy Timmons00:06:…

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Guitar lesson on playing with pace: plectrums, picking, practise, sequences and strings 41:28

2+ y ago41:28

41:28

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"This is our follow up episode on playing at speed and pace.It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard and also the previou…

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Guitar lesson exploring voice leading, alternate picking and a TrueFire jam track 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

27:03

Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"This is the first part of an episode on playing at speed and pace. It follows on from our earlier lesson on how to use sequences to open the fretboard. Next lesson…

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Guitar lesson on using sequences for the ‘wow’ factor and beyond the Pentatonic box 53:01

2+ y ago53:01

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Sign up as an All Access student to TrueFire here: https://prf.hn/l/3Y32QvV Sign up to TrueFire today: https://prf.hn/l/MDmJ5bB Save 30% on anything at TrueFire with promo code "TONEUP30"Hey everyone! We are really pleased to be able to share the great news that TrueFire – the most excellent, expansive and extensive online lessons platform – have d…

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Guitar lesson on improvising with emotion, creativity, rhythm to tell a story 43:31

2+ y ago43:31

43:31

Dan always has such brilliant nuggets of information to share with us and this episode holds some immensely valuable and powerful thoughts and ideas. After a brief recap we have a round of improvisation which leads our discussion to pickup choice and tonal differentiation. Dan shares some ideas about how you can gain different sounds with your tech…

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Guitar lesson on adding the 6th and the 9th to the pentatonic scale 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

38:04

It’s really brilliant to be back and we are loving recording and releasing new content for you, our wonderful listeners. This lesson is an extension of the previous one and we aim to continue this into another lesson next time with a focus on the style and techniques that you might use to deliver your lines and package your improvisation.This lesso…

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Guitar lesson on opening up the pentatonic scale 38:02

2+ y ago38:02

38:02

We’re back!! Thank you for sticking with us and waiting patiently, or indeed finding us for the first time. Please look back at our back catalogue and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to podcasts on. Tell all your guitar playing friends and perhaps even get directly in touch with us or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Re…

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Maton Guitars with Patrick Evans, David Steedman, & Joe Robinson 1:24:27

4+ y ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Q&A featuring Maton Guitars! This session includes TrueFire's own Joe Robinson talking about his signature Maton model; Maton's Head of Product Development and R&D, Patrick Evans; and Maton's General Manager, David Steedman. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. Joe Robinson: Joe Robinson, at 29 y…

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Two-Rock Featuring Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, and Jeff McErlain 2:22:27

4+ y ago2:22:27

2:22:27

Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, and Jeff McErlain talk about their Two-Rock Amplifiers, give tone tips, and perform. For more TrueFire Live sessions, check out https://truefire.com/live About Matt: Though he holds a British passport and is an inductee of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Matt Schofield has been making his mark globally as one of the top …

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Fireside Festival II - Online Music Festival Presented by TrueFire 4:46:10

4+ y ago4:46:10

4:46:10

TrueFire presents an online music festival featuring 14 of its top educators: Shane Theriot, Johnny Hiland, Vinny Raniolo, Matt Schofield, Brooks Robertson, Kid Andersen, Robben Ford, Tommy Emmanuel, David Henriksson, Stephen Mougin, Steve Jenkins, Joe Robinson, Andy McKee, and Andy Timmons. Check out https://truefire.com/live for more TrueFire Liv…

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DIY Guitar Tech 1:15:24

4+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Dave and Joel Hosler from Seven C Music talk about the role that guitar techs play, and how what technical skills you can learn to maintain your guitars! To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. For more about Seven C Music, please visit https://www.sevencmusic.com/…

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Universal Audio with Corey Congilio 1:29:26

4+ y ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Corey Congilio talks with Universal Audio's own James Santiago and Tore Mogensen about Universal Audio's recording interfaces and software. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Corey Congilio: Since picking up the guitar at age thirteen, Corey Congilio has been steadily forming a solid musi…

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PRS Demo with Bryan Ewald - Episode 03 1:06:05

4+ y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

PRS Guitarist Bryan Ewald discusses all things PRS, including the SE T60E Acoustic Guitar. Check out https://truefire.com/live for more TrueFire Live sessions.By TrueFire Studios

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Ariane Cap & Andrew Ford Bass Guitar Lessons, Performances & Interviews 2:02:46

4+ y ago2:02:46

2:02:46

Ariane Cap & Andrew Ford talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Ariane: Born and raised in Innsbruck, Austria, Ariane has been musically active since the age of five, playing classical piano and the recorder…

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Rob Garland & Andy Aledort Guitar Lessons, Performances & Interviews 2:06:04

4+ y ago2:06:04

2:06:04

Rob Garland & Andy Aledort talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Rob: Growing up in England I worked in a diverse array of bands and performed on the London college circuit. Later I played hundreds of gigs …

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PRS Demo with Bryan Ewald - Episode 02 1:12:05

4+ y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

PRS Guitarist Bryan Ewald discusses all things PRS, including the S2 Singlecut 594 Electric Guitar. Check out https://truefire.com/live for more TrueFire Live sessions.By TrueFire Studios

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Fireside Festival - Online Music Festival Presented by TrueFire 4:50:16

4+ y ago4:50:16

4:50:16

TrueFire presents an online music festival featuring 14 of its top educators: Kelly Richey, Kirk Fletcher, Doug Munro, Eric Lambert, Rusty Cooley, Carl Burnett, Peter Mulvey, David Becker, Andrea Quartarone, Robert Renman, Andy Aledort, Scott Sharrard, Ellis Paul, and Sean McGowan. Check out https://truefire.com/live for more TrueFire Live sessions…

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Sheryl Bailey & Jon Herington Guitar Lessons, Performances & Interviews 2:18:19

4+ y ago2:18:19

2:18:19

Sheryl Bailey & Jon Herington talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Sheryl: The Downbeat Critics Poll voted Sheryl a Rising Star (2013-2016) and One of the new greats of her chosen instrument Phillip Booth,…

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Presented by PRS: David Grissom, Corey Congilio, and Tony McManus Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 2:29:46

4+ y ago2:29:46

2:29:46

David Grissom, Corey Congilio, and Tony McManus talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About David: David Grissom has toured and recorded with artists such as John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, The Allman Broth…

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PRS Demo with Bryan Ewald - Interview & Performance 1:01:04

4+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

PRS Guitarist Bryan Ewald discusses all things PRS, including the Sonzera 20 Watt Combo Amp. Check out https://truefire.com/live for more TrueFire Live sessions.By TrueFire Studios

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Andy Wood Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:08:25

4+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Andy Wood talks about his soloing guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Andy: ANDY WOOD is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top influential guitarists. Currently touring as a solo guitarist and man…

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Jason Loughlin Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:03:45

4+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Jason Loughlin talks about his guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Jason: Jason Loughlin's creative guitar playing has supported artists such as Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Amos Lee, Sam Outlaw, Br…

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Rev Robert Jones & Jeff McErlain Blues Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 1:18:06

4+ y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Reverend Robert Jones & Jeff McErlain talk about their blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Reverend Jones: Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. is a native Detroiter and an inspirational storyteller and musician celebrating the h…

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Muriel Anderson, Cathy Fink, & Marcy Marxer Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 2:03:36

4+ y ago2:03:36

2:03:36

Muriel Anderson, Cathy Fink, & Marcy Marxer talk about their guitar, banjo, and ukulele lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Muriel: Considered one of the USA's foremost guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is also a g…

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Brad Carlton - Celebrating 50 Years of Guitar Instruction: Performance & Interview 20:44

4+ y ago20:44

20:44

Brad Carlton talks about his guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Brad: February 5th, 1970 -That was the day I began my lifelong career of guitar education. Since then, I've discovered my passion truly lies in inspiring my…

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Adam Levy, Mimi Fox, and Stu Hamm Guitar & Bass Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 2:30:05

4+ y ago2:30:05

2:30:05

Adam Levy, Mimi Fox, and Stu Hamm talk about their guitar and bass lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Adam: To call Adam Levy a "well-traveled musician" would be a hell of an understatement. During a six-year stint touring as a…

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Frank Vignola + Anita Camarella & Davide Facchini Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 1:23:30

4+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Frank Vignola, and Anita Camarella & Davide Facchini talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Frank: Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning v…

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Josh Smith, Jennifer Batten, & Charlie Apicella Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 2:17:48

4+ y ago2:17:48

2:17:48

Josh Smith, Jennifer Batten, & Charlie Apicella talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Josh: Josh Smith was born October 7, 1979 in Middletown, Connecticut. Before he was 1, his family relocated to Florida, …

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Massimo Varini, Ariel Posen, Vicki Genfan Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 2:20:06

4+ y ago2:20:06

2:20:06

Massimo Varini, Ariel Posen, and Vicki Genfan talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Massimo: Composer, arranger, producer, Grammy-winner, renown educator, monster acoustic and electric guitarist, Massimo Va…

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Tim Lerch + John Knowles Guitar Lessons, Performances, & Interviews 1:22:25

4+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Tim Lerch and John Knowles C.G.P. talk about their guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Tim: World renowned for his Solo Guitar playing and his approach to Jazz and Blues, Tim is also member of the legendary Northwest Gyps…

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Matt Schofield - Blues Speak Rhythm & In The Jam Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:54:36

4+ y ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Matt Schofield talks about his blues rhythm and In The Jam guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Matt: Though he holds a British passport and is an inductee of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Matt Schofield has been makin…

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Carter Arrington - Tactical Improv Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:30:39

4+ y ago1:30:39

1:30:39

Carter Arrington talks about his improv guitar guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Carter: In the creative world, we sometimes accept the notion that individuality must be sacrificed for success, or that professionalism…

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Tim Lerch - Jazz Blues Pathways Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:41:58

4+ y ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Tim Lerch talks about his Jazz Blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Tim: World renowned for his Solo Guitar playing and his approach to Jazz and Blues, Tim is also member of the legendary Northwest Gypsy Jazz Group…

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Sean McGowan - Jazz Blues Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:32:38

4+ y ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Sean McGowan talks about his jazz blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Sean: Sean McGowan is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broa…

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Robben Ford - Jazz Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:26:43

4+ y ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Robben Ford talks about his jazz guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Robben: Named one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician magazine and recipient of Guitar Player magazine's Lifetime Achieve…

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Jeff McErlain - Soloing Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:28:11

4+ y ago1:28:11

1:28:11

Jeff McErlain talks about his soloing guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Jeff: Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand gui…

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Wolf Marshall - Jazz Improv Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:26:36

4+ y ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Wolf Marshall talks about his Unboxed Jazz Improv guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Wolf: Wolf Marshall is a unique hybrid. He's internationally acclaimed as both a guitarist and educator. Through his many products an…

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Massimo Varini - Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:14:44

4+ y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Massimo talks about his guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Massimo: Composer, arranger, producer, Grammy-winner, renown educator, monster acoustic and electric guitarist, Massimo Varini is a modern day Renaissance man …

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Rob Garland - Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:03:56

4+ y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Rob Garland talks about his guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Rob: Growing up in England I worked in a diverse array of bands and performed on the London college circuit. Later I played hundreds of gigs at numerous fe…

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Peter Mulvey - String Traveler Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:35:21

4+ y ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Peter Mulvey talks about his String Traveler guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Peter: Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember. Raised working-class Catholic…

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Frank Vignola - Jazz Soloing Fakebook Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:36:08

4+ y ago1:36:08

1:36:08

Frank Vignola talks about his Jazz Soloing Fakebook guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Frank: Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has ma…

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Andy Wood - Mandolin & Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:07:09

4+ y ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Andy Wood talks about his mandolin and guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Andy: ANDY WOOD is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top influential guitarists. Currently touring as a solo guitarist an…

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Scott Sharrard - Souther Roots Licks & Creative Approaches Guitar Lessons, Performance & Interview 1:17:35

4+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Scott Sharrard talks about his Souther Roots Licks & Creative Approaches guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Scott: Scott Sharrard is best known as lead guitarist and bandleader to the late Gregg Allman. But his persona…

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Clive Carroll - Acoustic Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 1:06:24

4+ y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Clive Carroll talks about his acoustic guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Clive: Guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll’s masterful compositions, coupled with his versatility and unparalleled technical virtuosity, have render…

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Gareth Pearson - Acoustic Grooves & Country Blues Guitar Lessons, Performance, & Interview 37:17

4+ y ago37:17

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Gareth Pearson talks about his Acoustic Grooves & Country Blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live. About Gareth: Gareth Pearson is referred to as "The Welsh Tornado", which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special…

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