Jon MacLennan

Jon MacLennan is a Los Angeles-based musician, artist, songwriter, producer, and instructor with 20 years of experience teaching acoustic/electric guitar and ukulele. A graduate of UCLA, MacLennan holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnomusicology, Jazz Guitar Performance. He is a Maton artist, an instructor for Fender Play, and the author of three instructional books, including Melodic Expressions: The Art of the Line. Jon grew up surfing and playing guitar on the beach every day. More at jonmaclennan.com.

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Jon MacLennan

The Acoustic Side of John Mayer

A step-by-step guide to unlocking some of John Mayer's signature acoustic guitar techniques.

Did Clapton Peak Too Early?

Many say that Cream was Clapton's peak. Here's a quick guide to how to get some of Slowhand's most esteemed licks under your hands.

5 Ways to Strum Without A Pick

Discover your own musical fingerprint by exploring different approaches to string attack.

A Guide to Pedal-Tone Blues

Take your rhythmic independence to a new level and learn to become a complete solo guitarist.

Hendrix Rhythms Made Easy

Understanding Hendrix’s rhythm guitar style will help you create new, exciting guitar parts that add momentum to the song.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chet Atkins Sound

Whether you’re a fingerpicking enthusiast or simply looking to understand the fundamentals, master these examples and you’ll start sounding like the “Country Gentleman” in no time.

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Jon MacLennan

The Acoustic Side of John Mayer

A step-by-step guide to unlocking some of John Mayer's signature acoustic guitar techniques.

Did Clapton Peak Too Early?

Many say that Cream was Clapton's peak. Here's a quick guide to how to get some of Slowhand's most esteemed licks under your hands.

5 Ways to Strum Without A Pick

Discover your own musical fingerprint by exploring different approaches to string attack.

A Guide to Pedal-Tone Blues

Take your rhythmic independence to a new level and learn to become a complete solo guitarist.

Hendrix Rhythms Made Easy

Understanding Hendrix’s rhythm guitar style will help you create new, exciting guitar parts that add momentum to the song.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chet Atkins Sound

Whether you’re a fingerpicking enthusiast or simply looking to understand the fundamentals, master these examples and you’ll start sounding like the “Country Gentleman” in no time.