In this episode I talk through the Music Radar top guitars of 2023 and give a little analysis on their list. We also look through Open D tuning and how to play a cool sounding 12 bar using slide. Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

In this episode I cover what the 'blue' notes are and how to find them. This is a really useful trick for improving your improvising skills as well as your solo playing. Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegrass music, and at home his father was turning him on to Tin Pan Alley pop. Through his teens, Hamburger was also becoming more interested in blues and jazz, incorporating the various styles into his playing. His interest in blues was further stoked while attending Wesleyan University when a friend taught him to play slide. A stint at Manhattan's School of Music where he was studying jazz composition didn't last, as Hamburger left the graduate program to play with a then-unknown Freedy Johnston. Hamburger was also playing with an R&B band as well as performing solo, finally gathering some of his favorite local musicians to help him record King of the Brooklyn Delta in 1995. Extensive touring helped him to build a live following around New York and New England, while he continued to contribute guitar, dobro, and pedal steel to the recordings of others. Indigo Rose, recorded in a little more than a week, arrived in 1999. As a solo artist, David has appeared at Merlefest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Old Settlers Music Festival, and venues including Passim, Cafe Lena and the Cactus Cafe. He has opened for Dave Van Ronk, Jorma Kaukonen, Rory Block and Roy Book Binder and jammed onstage with Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown and Tinsley Ellis. As a sideman and session musician, David has recorded with Freedy Johnston, toured the U.S. with Joan Baez, and appeared with Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen on Springsteen’s remake of “The Ghost of Tom Joad.” David is also the author of two dozen instructional books and videos, including the award-winning Beginning Blues Guitar, which has sold over 100,000 copies and been released in a second edition after 20 continuous years in print. We talk all things acoustic blues, he even whips out a stunning sounding Martin and demos a bit for us so, not one to miss! Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

In this episode I talk you through how to use 'scale runs' to play faster solos and get yourself from point A to B on the neck. I also go through this weeks Blues News. If you have any questions please email them to me ben@thebluesguitarshow.com and I'll get to them as soon as I can! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

In this episode I talk about the UK Guitar Show and give a brief recap of my time there. I give you the low down on my newest guitar and talk you through a simple (yet powerful) blues lick you can play in any key and give an update on whats happening with the show in the coming months! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

This week ahead of the UK Guitar Show I'm talking all about guitar shopping! I give you my top 5 things to think about when buying a new instrument and how to approach your guitar collection. Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

In this episode I take you through 5 essential jazz chords to throw into your blues playing. Don't forget to sign up to the mailing list to see the TABs Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Acoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/ Support the show

In this episode we look at how SRV created his licks and how he used his fretboard knowledge to play some blisteringly cool and bad-ass guitar solos. Don't forget if you find this useful to leave me a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and help us out! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this weeks episode I talk to Danny Bryant who is one of the most skillful, prolific and badass players out there. Just off the back of recording his new album we talk about everything from learning to play with Walter Trout, meeting B.B King, touring with Eric Gales and jamming with Bernie Marsden. We also talk gear, technique, blues history and life in the studio. This is not one to miss. You can find Danny's music, tour dates and all good info here: https://www.dannybryant.com/ Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I take you through the one scale shape you NEED to learn to understand the neck and to play better blues. It's going to help unlock the fretboard and allow you to play better solos and improve your improvisation. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode i talk you through how to set practical guitar goals for the year ahead. I give you some exercises to work on and advice about what to set as goals, how to make sure you stay on track and how to measure your successes. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

Happy New Year Everyone! In this one I talk bout my top 5 recommendations to listen to that I've discovered in 2022! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I go all High Fidelity and give you my top 5 blues riffs, a bit of pre-xmas fun on the pod this week. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this special ELECTRIC episode I take you through some tips on how to create/write and play effective blues solos. Not one to miss if you're an electric blues or blues rock fan. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I talk about some great exercises for leveling up your finger style playing. I talk about how to gain speed with your finger picking as well as some cool licks you can throw into any blues you're playing. Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshowvelling up your fingerstyle playing Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show

In this episode I talk through 5 things I think you need to consider before buying a new guitar. This came off the back of a student asking me this week about buying some new gear, I talk about sound, play ability, price, look and feel. Bit of a fun chat this episode, don't forget to give me a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I talk about how to begin writing your own blues solos, we cover a great little exercise that will really help unlock some great sounding licks - without thinking about the neck! Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I take on the questions "What do I play over what?" And 'What does Cmaj7/9 mean? We talk through how to learn and recognize ,major keys as well as chord spelling and building. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I talk you though a simple vamping idea to explore your improvisation using the minor pentatonic scale. Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show

In this episode I talk to a phenomenally talented and accomplished guitarist. Dylan is a scholar of the guitar who is very knowledgeable about classical, contemporary and guitar education. We have a great conversation about guitar teaching, get geeky about guitar technique and even critique John Mayer! Enjoy Check out his website https://asenaguitar.com/ And Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asenaguitar/ Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show