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This is Amazing Grace | Video Guitar Lesson
Jun 25, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn how to play the acoustic cover version of the song This is Amazing Grace. You'll learn how to incorporate the signature lick into the regular chord progression, and you'll also learn some unique chords that sound great with this song.

This is Amazing Grace | Acoustic Cover
Jun 11, 2014

Stephen covers the Phil Wickham song with an acoustic version that incorporates some signature licks as well as strumming.

Jazz Lick for Blues or Jazz | Video Guitar Lesson
May 28, 2014

This is a great lick that has a unique jazz sound but can be used in a blues context or a jazz context. If most of your soloing is in the minor pentatonic, and you want something to spice it up that sounds a little different, this lick is for you!

G Lick with Slides | Video Guitar Lesson
May 14, 2014

In this lesson you will learn a unique lick that lets you blaze through several scales. Use this technique to create licks of your own in any key. 

Infinite Swells and Pads
Apr 30, 2014

An electric guitar can create great ambient swells and pad sounds that mimic keys. This is a common way to start a more reflective song. You'll learn the secret to creating these and adding in complex sounds. All you need some sort of looper pedal. 

Come to Me (Part 2) | Guitar Lesson | Jenn Johnson
Apr 2, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn the second acoustic guitar part to the song "Come to Me". This part is capo 2 using the G chord family, so it is easier to play. It features a picking pattern that complements the 1st guitar part that is capo 5.

Come to Me (Part 1) | Guitar Tutorial | Jenn Johnson
Mar 26, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn the capo 5 guitar part to the acoustic version of the song "Come to Me" featuring Jenn Johnson. This part carries the intro of the song with some very unique chords and an interesting picking pattern.

Man of Sorrows Acoustic | Guitar Tutorial | Hillsong Worship
Mar 19, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn how to incorporate the signature lick of this song into an acoustic guitar arrangement that also includes chords. This is a great method in case you are playing this song without a full band. It is capo 1, using the E chord family. 

Blues Walking Bass Line | Guitar Tutorial
Mar 12, 2014

In this lesson you will learn one of my favorite blues and jazz progressions. These chords lend themselves to a walking bass line that sounds like 2 guitars are playing at the same time. This progression is a lot of fun and is a great way to show off! 

Be Thou My Vision Hymn | Guitar Tutorial
Mar 5, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn a fresh way of playing the classic hymn, Be Thou My Vision. this song uses a cut capo and is in the key of E. 

Acoustic Guitar Song Lesson | Guitar Tutorial
Feb 19, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn how to play one of my first cover songs from 2007. You can view the whole song on my about page. You'll learn the main chords and the strum pattern.

Christ is Enough Cover | Hillsong Worship
Feb 12, 2014

Stephen covers the song "Christ is Enough" in this simple acoustic version. The previous lesson covers the strum pattern for this song and how to work in the lead lick.

Christ is Enough (Strum Pattern) | | Guitar Tutorial | Hillsong Worship
Feb 5, 2014

As you learn the progression for the song Christ is Enough, you will also learn the unique strum pattern that combines the 16th pushed strum with a constant 16th note pattern. Finally, you'll learn how to play the lead lick within the strum. This song is capo 4 using the G chord family. 

Diminished Scale | Guitar Tutorial
Jan 29, 2014

In this lesson you'll learn how to play a simply diminished scale. It's actually not too hard to play and is a fun finger warm-up exercise!

Indie Chords | Guitar Tutorial
Jan 15, 2014

In this lesson, you'll learn some unique chords that you hear in some acoustic, folksy, indie type songs. These chords can be used in your own song writing, and they can be used to spice up songs you already know which use the G chord family chord shapes.