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Twang 101: Bluegrass Goes Electric!

Steal inspiration, vocabulary, and picking techniques from legendary acoustic players.

Twang 101: Scotty Anderson’s Double-Stop Sorcery

Blazing double-stop licks and a unique picking style are hallmarks of one of today’s most underrated guitar pickers.

Twang 101: How to Solo over “Folsom Prison Blues”

Develop a strategy to methodically work through the changes of Johnny Cash’s classic jam.

Twang 101: Nashville Studio Tricks

Behind every radio hit is a group of guitarists who've created ear-catching parts. Check out these tips and tricks used by some of Music City’s most in-demand sidemen.

Twang 101: Swampy Blues

Can you invoke the soulful sound of blues guitar while keeping some country twang on hand?

Twang 101: Bluegrass Goes Electric!

February 9, 2019

Levi Clay

Steal inspiration, vocabulary, and picking techniques from legendary acoustic players.

Twang 101: The Bakersfield Sound

November 24, 2018

Levi Clay

Learn how to cop the trademark sounds of country music’s California rebels.

Twang 101: Scotty Anderson’s Double-Stop Sorcery

September 15, 2018

Levi Clay

Blazing double-stop licks and a unique picking style are hallmarks of one of today’s most underrated guitar pickers.

Twang 101: Vince Gill

August 25, 2018

Levi Clay

Very few country stars have the chops, skill, and taste of this award-winning picker, singer, and songwriter. Here’s a look at how to cop his cosmic Tele vibe.

Twang 101: How to Solo over “Folsom Prison Blues”

July 28, 2018

Levi Clay

Develop a strategy to methodically work through the changes of Johnny Cash’s classic jam.

Twang 101: Nashville Studio Tricks

May 20, 2017

Jim Lill

Behind every radio hit is a group of guitarists who've created ear-catching parts. Check out these tips and tricks used by some of Music City’s most in-demand sidemen.

Twang 101: Swampy Blues

July 30, 2016

Jim Lill

Can you invoke the soulful sound of blues guitar while keeping some country twang on hand?

Twang 101: 6 Essential Pedal-Steel Bends

November 8, 2014

Levi Clay

These finger-twisting licks are guaranteed to raise your twang factor.

Twang 101: 8 Essential Double-Stop Licks

August 30, 2014

Levi Clay

Here’s a handful of snappy licks that will help get you through your next gig.

Twang 101: Travis Picking Essentials

October 19, 2013

Tom Monda

Learn about the basic elements of Travis picking and learn how to apply this technique to songs you already know.

Twang 101: Bending Through a Scale

August 31, 2013

Lyle Brewer

Snake your way up and down the neck while using subtle, but effective, bends to imply different harmonies.

Twang 101: Why You Should Care About Hybrid Picking

March 25, 2013

Erik Halbig

What in the heck is “hybrid picking” and why should you care? Learn how to unleash some picking-hand tricks, create open-string phrases and pedal-steel licks.

Twang 101: Double-Stop Tricks

February 19, 2013

Erik Halbig

Combine hybrid picking, open strings, and some Nashville "snap" to get the most out of your double-stop licks.

Twang 101: Western Swing Rhythm

November 22, 2011

Jason Loughlin

Learn some common Western swing progressions and turnarounds to help you dive into this sub-genre of country and jazz.

Twang 101: Blue Twang

October 4, 2011

Jason Loughlin

In this lesson we will look at ways to add some twang to the blues scale.

Twang 101: Pedal Steel Bends 101

August 24, 2011

Jason Loughlin

In this lesson, we will look at pedal steel bends that are based out of common triad shapes.

Twang 101: Chicken Pickin' Intervals

July 26, 2011

Jason Loughlin

Understanding how the fretboard work horizontally was quite a revelation. It forced me to get away from position-based playing and actually think about the intervals between notes.