Category: Guitar
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Blues Guitar Lessons
Michael has been performing and studying music since he was eight years old. As a youth he started with voice and trumpet playing in various bands and choirs during his school years. In his early twenties he picked up the acoustic guitar and began to write songs and compose chord progressions. For the past fifteen…
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Guitar Triads: Three Note Chords
What is a chord? A Chord is a group of three or more notes played together. Three note chords are called Triads. These basic triads are fundamental building blocks of harmony. The first note of the triad is called the Root Note (1). The root note is also what gives the chord its name. The…
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Funk Guitar Lessons
Michael has been performing and studying music since he was eight years old. As a youth he started with voice and trumpet playing in various bands and choirs during his school years. In his early twenties he picked up the acoustic guitar and began to write songs and compose chord progressions. For the past fifteen…
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Twelve Bar Blues
Each genre of music has certain characteristics that distinguish it from other musical styles. These familiar attributes can be found in the rhythms, chords, and notes. Blues music is based on a common song form with three basic chords. This form is commonly called the twelve bar blues because it contains 12 measures. Typically contains…
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Common Blues Rhythms
After learning the common cowboy chords and strumming patterns many guitar players are unsure how to develop their rhythmic approach to get variety in their sound. Studying the common blues rhythms can add interest and style to your playing no matter what kind of music you play. In this lesson guitarist and composer Michael George…
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Music Lesson Forum
I’m excited to announce the new Music Lessons Forum hosted on my website. Register for Free to join the conversation. Post your own topic ideas or questions and Michael will reply with unique insights and ideas to help you learn. It’s in the beginning stages but in the future will have posts geared to musicians…
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Build Chords from Scales
Have you ever heard musicians explain the chords to a song with numbers? A guitar player might say something like, “This song is just one, four and five chords in G.” This number system applies to the chords in a given key (or family). Once it’s understood it’s a great tool for learning and memorizing…
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Guitar Chord Chart
Guitar Chord Chart As a guitar teacher I am often asked which guitar chords are essential. The answer to this question is debatable but there are definitely a selection of must know chord forms. Below is a collection that I have compiled for the beginner guitar student. By no means is this an exhaustive list.…
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Travis Picking Guitar
After learning the common cowboy chords and strumming patterns many guitar players are unsure how to develop their rhythmic approach to get variety in their sound. One option is fingerstyle guitar. Playing with a pick is an essential skill, but learning fingerstyle techniques will add depth and sophistication to your sound. Sell your beats online…
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Instrument Techniques
Instrument Disciplines Michael’s experience as a performer and training as a composer give him specialized knowledge and insights into many instruments. In addition he is a voracious reader/collector of music text books past and present. As a result Michael has developed unique insights and approaches to various instrument techniques. Lead Guitar C-A-G-E-D System Chord/Scale Grips…
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