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The Blues Solo Blueprint

Blues Soulful Blues Solos With Confidence

Ready to go beyond rhythm and start soloing? In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn how to create authentic, expressive blues solos that fit the music — not just random notes.

  • Master a slow blues progression inspired by Ain't No Sunshine
  • Learn two simple (but powerful) patterns that unlock the fretboard
  • Add bends, slides, hammer-ons and blues notes to make your solos sing

👉 No speed required. No flashy tricks. Just real blues solos — built one step at a time.

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Easy Strum Classics

The 10 Songs Everyone Knows (And Everyone Thanks You For Playing)

Stop freezing when someone says "play something." Master complete arrangements of the most-requested sing-along songs—from American Pie to Free Fallin'—so you're always ready when the moment calls for it.

  • Complete arrangements from start to finish (no more running out of song after the first verse)
  • The "non-singer's guide" to leading sing-alongs—specific techniques for cueing singers and creating space for others to shine
  • Transferable skills you'll use in dozens of songs beyond these 10—passing notes, bass runs, capo tricks, and more

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Electric Blues in Eb

SRV's Mary Had A Little Lamb

Sound like a blues badass playing this iconic Stevie Ray Vaughan tune - tonight. This fun, cheeky electric blues classic is easier than it sounds and ridiculously satisfying to play. Under an hour to learn, a lifetime of joy jamming it.

  • Finally nail that rhythm-and-lead style that makes people go "wait, how are you doing that?"
  • Walk away with riffs you'll use in every blues jam
  • Feel the rush of playing a complete SRV song start to finish

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Electric Blues Kickstart

Kickstart Your Electric Blues Playing

Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time or dusting it off after a long break, this course is your shortcut to playing authentic electric blues that actually sounds good.

No endless drills. No boring exercises. Just real riffs, classic grooves, and the tools to finally make your guitar sing.

  • Learn the essential techniques every player needs
  • Play rhythm and riffs that sound like real music - not exercises
  • Build confidence, feel, and progress you can hear in your playing
  • Perfect for late starters, frustrated intermediates, or total beginners

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Rhythms & Riffs of Early Rock & Roll

Learn To Slip Sweet Riffs In Your Rhythms!

If you want to add that special sauce to your rhythm playing, and start adding riffs and solos into the mix, then check this out!

  • Perfect for intermediate players who want to learn to solo.
  • 40+ Essential rock & roll riffs
  • 10+ Foundational rock & roll rhythms
  • 3 Great classic rock & roll songs

Learn More | Sample | Testimonials | Buy Now $100

Rhythms & Riffs of Classic Electric Blues

Here Come The Blues Songs!

Learn three awesome blues songs, specifically chosen to cover different blues techniques and styles. 

  • Turbocharge your confidence & creativity playing blues rhythms
  • Transform your playing into that bluesy sound with these great rhythms & riffs!
  • Learn three great blues songs that you can play on your own, without backup, and sound great!

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Ultimate Blues, Stage 1: Chords

Your Journey Into Blues Guitar Starts Here!

If you want to start playing blues guitar, this is the foundation you'll need to do it right!

  • Perfect for low-intermediate players who want to start learning the blues.
  • 400+ chords (and a quick way to learn them!)
  • Foundational theory that will help you play better
  • Chord modifications, trick chords, bar chords

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Ultimate Blues, Stage 2: Scales

The Blues Guitar Fretboard Road Map

Scales are the foundation to any good solo; this course will give you a solid understanding of your fretboard!

  • Perfect for intermediate players who want to move towards riffs and soloing.
  • Comprehensive, yet simple approach to the fretboard that is easy to work with.
  • Know your best scale options in any key, in an instant
  • The best scale patterns for soloing, plus all the best blues modifications!

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Ultimate Blues, Stage 3: Rhythms

Your Rhythm Guitar Revolution

A great chord progression and attention-grabbing rhythm is the foundation of any song, and this course digs deep into all aspects of playing blues rhythm.

  • Learn the foundational principles of using rhythm and beat fractioning, so that your strumming will always be bang on with the beat.
  • Bridge the gap between strumming and soloing by unleashing sweet fills straight into your rhythm
  • Transform your rhythm playing from simple strumming into a captivating mixture of strums, riffs, and different rhythm techniques.

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Ultimate Blues, Stage 4: Solos

Everything You Need For Blues Soloing!

Learn six great blues solos, 59 classic blues riffs, but far more importantly, how it all works! Learn the fundamentals of soloing, from rhythm, expression techniques, modifying riffs to match a progression, and improvising.

  • Gradual and steady skill progression for fast progress
  • 59 bread 'n butter blues riffs even the greats know & love!
  • Six complete solos, along with unique blues jam tracks

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The Definitive Beginner's Guide To Acoustic Guitar

Learn To Play Guitar From The Ground Up!

If you want to learn guitar - acoustic or electric - then this is the place to start!

  • Perfect for beginners or frustrated players who have hit a roadblock.
  • Chords, strumming, rhythm, theory, and all the basics you need.
  • No stone left unturned in this truly ‘definitive’ guide

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Essentials of Strumming & Rhythm

Develop rock-solid, creative rhythm!

Learn how rhythm works, how to read, count, and identify rhythms, and how to apply it all to your guitar!

  • More than 20 unique strum patterns
  • Apply the strums with famous song examples
  • Learn how to apply bass notes to your strumming

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30 Easy Blues Riffs

30 Quick-To-Learn, Awesome-Sounding Blues Licks!

Take your guitar playing beyond chords, and start learning to play lead!

  • Learn how to relate riffs to scales
  • Blues riffs inspired by the great blues artists
  • With complete tab and course book

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Guitar Improvising Secrets

"Street Smart" Soloing Tricks

Learn how to improvise your own original guitar solos using the pentatonic scale.

  • How to get started creating your own solos, even if you’ve never played a riff before in your life!
  • Ninja tricks to steal any riff and make it your own.
  • Essential techniques that add flavor and spice to your solos.

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Essentials of Slide Guitar

Discover the Smooth, Soulful Power of Slide Guitar

Learn slide guitar the smart way, with a simply system that gets you sounding gooding fast, even if you've never tried slide before. 

  • Master the one move that instantly adds emotion and grit to your blues playing
  • Learn easy slide riffs in multiple keys - no need to retune or memorize tons of shapes
  • Play with feel, groove, and attitude, like your your favorite slide guitar heroes

👉 Perfect for any player who can play chords and wants a fresh sound to their rhythm or lead playing.

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The Guitar Player's Bag of Tricks 1: Chords

Rich & Unique Chords Add Depth To Your Playing

These chords are the perfect way to add a new twist to either your rhythm playing or your lead work. 

  • Perfect for intermediate players who want to add some unique chords into their repertoire
  • 40+ Unusual chord voicings that can be used in many of the common keys
  • Easy-to-finger chord shapes that sound richness

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Guitar Player's Bag of Tricks 2: Van Halen & Hendrix Drone Techniques

Learn Van Halen & Hendrix's Secret "Drone" Techniques

Ever wonder how Eddie Van Halen gets that rich, full sound in "Ain't Talkin' About Love"? Or how Hendrix makes one guitar sound like an orchestra? They use "drone riffs" - letting open strings ring while playing melodies. This course reveals these closely-guarded techniques.

  • Master the Van Halen "double guitar" effect from "Ain't Talkin' About Love"
  • Learn Hendrix's E7#9 chord and "Voodoo Child" drone patterns
  • 11 comprehensive lessons with custom backing tracks in multiple keys

Learn More | Sample | Buy Now $45

Riff Ninja Guitar School Membership

When You're Ready To "Go To School" On Guitar!

The Guitar School is our real treasure trove of guitar and bass lessons... come check it out!

  • Over 95 HOURS of guitar and bass lessons!
  • Foundational lessons covering chords, scales, theory, rhythm and more
  • Essential technique lessons that will push your playing up a notch
  • Artist Spotlights will help you learn the tricks certain artists are famous for
  • Unique two-instructor lessons featuring Colin Daniel and Jonathan Boettcher
  • Ability to submit questions and get answers!

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1 Month Recurring $19.95 | 3 Months $39.95 | 6 Months $74.95 | 1 Year $129.95
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