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SMG Experience: Classical Rocks with Robert Johnston

Since I was a teenager, long before I’d seen footage of Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen doing it, and a few years before YouTube came about, I’d dreamed of performing my compositions on electric guitar with an orchestra.

SMG Guitar Lesson #27: Blues Scale in 4th Octave Position

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In this lesson we’ll cover the blues scale in the fourth octave position, how to play it, as well as a beginner and an intermediate level exercise.

SMG Guitar Lesson #24: Blues Scale in Second Octave Position

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In this lesson, we cover the second octave position blues scale pattern

NAMM 2012: Guitar Instruction Product Reviews

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Being a guitar instructor, I’m always on the look out for innovative new ways to get my students to progress to the next level faster.

SMG Guitar Tips: Blues Philosophy and Basics!

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In this video, we’ll discuss the underlying structure and philosophy of the blues, as well as cover a great exercise for helping you navigate the fret board.

SMG Guitar Lesson #22: Learning
The Blues – Lesson 1 of 10

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Follow along with Robert Johnston and print up the music below. Go ahead and grab your axe and practice these three exercises to get the blues flowing!

In the Studio with Robert Johnston: Part 1

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As an advocate of musical literacy, I believe that a little bit of know-how in this area can go a long way. Performing your music live and capturing it in a studio environment are two entirely different animals.

SMG Guitar Lesson #20: Beginner Exercises Part 2 of 3

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Changing chords quickly is one of the most challenging aspects of guitar playing if you’re a beginner. One of the bad habits that I refer to in this video is “Building Chords From Scratch”. This is a huge “no-no” and, without proper guidance, can set your progress back years….