Lindsay Ell

Named one of The Huffington Post’s “Top Country Artists to Watch,” Lindsay Ell is a triple threat: accomplished musician, unique vocalist, and songwriter. The Calgary native learned to play guitar while traveling with her father to bluegrass camps as a young girl. Ell’s first full-length album The Project debuted at No. 1 on the Country Album Sales Chart and was recently lauded as Billboard’s Best Country Album of 2017. For more information, visit lindsayell.com.

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How to Write a Song

Nashville recording artist Lindsay Ell shares tips on how she beats writer’s block ... and how you can, too.

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Lindsay Ell

Don't Be Scared of Improv

Unleash the power of pentatonics and learn how to make it up as you go along.

How to Write a Song

Nashville recording artist Lindsay Ell shares tips on how she beats writer’s block ... and how you can, too.

A Beginner's Guide to CAGED Chords

What the Ell? My Slide Guitar Journey

Learning how to learn is an invaluable, yet often-overlooked skill. Here’s how a country superstar took the scary leap into slide guitar.

What the Ell? How to Keep Your Chops Up on the Road

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, here are a few essential exercises to keep you on top of your game.

What The Ell? Lessons I Learned from Recreating John Mayer’s 'Continuum'

Discover how a daunting homework assignment unlocked creativity and musicianship while helping country superstar Lindsay Ell find her own voice.

What the Ell? How to Make the Most of 4 Chords

One of Nashville’s bona fide hitmakers shares secrets to making stock progressions pop.

What the Ell? How to Write Your First Song

Country star and certified guitar geek Lindsay Ell shares some advice on how to finish that first song. Bonus: She shares the first song she ever wrote.

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Lindsay Ell

Unleash the power of pentatonics and learn how to make it up as you go along.

Nashville recording artist Lindsay Ell shares tips on how she beats writer’s block ... and how you can, too.

Learning how to learn is an invaluable, yet often-overlooked skill. Here’s how a country superstar took the scary leap into slide guitar.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or weekend warrior, here are a few essential exercises to keep you on top of your game.

Discover how a daunting homework assignment unlocked creativity and musicianship while helping country superstar Lindsay Ell find her own voice.

One of Nashville’s bona fide hitmakers shares secrets to making stock progressions pop.

Country star and certified guitar geek Lindsay Ell shares some advice on how to finish that first song. Bonus: She shares the first song she ever wrote.