Hey Reader, I just dropped a new guitar lesson — and this one’s a little different. 🎸 It’s Bésame Mucho, the timeless Latin ballad we all know and love… But this time, I’m joined by none other than Pythagoras himself — yep, the ancient Greek philosopher playing guitar, in a wild, time-traveling duo. This one’s part sketch, part serious lesson, and surprisingly educational. Expect a few laughs and a lot of musical insight. Watch the full video here: 👉 Click Here to Watch on YouTube I've used...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ever wanted to add that exotic, Mediterranean sound to your playing? In this new guitar lesson, I dive into a Balkan melody and show you how to create those flowing, emotional lines using two key techniques: 🎶 Tertian harmony - stacking notes in thirds to create melodic depth 🎶 Trills - those quick, vocal-like embellishments that give Eastern music its signature flair Plus, we’ll break down how to solo over the I-bVII progression (A-G) using the Mixolydian scale - a sound that’s...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I just made something wild — and I think you’re going to love it. It’s a 1:30 min video lesson (part of a longer YouTube video I’m working on), but I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This isn’t your typical scale breakdown. It’s music the way the ancient Greeks saw it: Not as a list of notes, but as a cosmic spiral — a story unfolding through sound. Each chord, each interval carries its own psychological tension and function. I created the video 100% on my phone, using only...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friend 👋 Ever wonder how to get pro-quality sound without a complicated studio setup? In this quick 6-minute video, I walk you through my exact home recording setup - how I plug in my mic and guitar separately using a Focusrite Scarlett, record everything in Logic Pro (Scarlett can also be plugged directly on the phone, it has an integrated driver), and shoot the video on my iPhone 📱. You'll learn: How I set up guitar + vocals on separate tracks Why this gives you better sound control The...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I just posted a new loop/lesson — and it’s built on just two chords. But not just any two chords… this one is the legendary “Tequila” groove, on the acoustic. You’ll hear the vibe right away — and the interactive fretboard will show you how easy and fun it is to play it. But here’s the best part: Paloma the Chihuahua decided she couldn’t miss the show — she’s the star! (Seriously, she owns the stage.) Watch it here: Watch the Quick Lesson Here If you’re into tight, simple, yet stylish loops —...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The Mysterious ✨ Harmonic Minor! Hey dear reader, Want to instantly add an exotic, dramatic twist to your playing? Let’s talk about transforming the natural minor scale into the harmonic minor scale — it only takes one note. Here’s how it works: A natural minor = A – B – C – D – E – F – G – A So G becomes G#: A – B – C – D – E – F – G# – A That one note — the raised 7th — creates a unique tension that gives the scale its mysterious, almost Middle Eastern flavor. It’s used everywhere from...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, Most guitarists overcomplicate this… We’re told to memorize 5 full scale patterns across the neck — but the truth is, you don’t need all of them. I just released a quick new lesson that shows how 3 simple shapes (that overlap every 2 frets) can unlock the entire fretboard. It’s faster, easier, and honestly, way more logical to play this way. Watch the lesson here: Watch the video HERE If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to memorize endless positions, this is your shortcut to freedom...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This one’s special - I just dropped a new guitar lesson where I break down the iconic solo to Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits — but there’s a twist… Below the video, there’s an interactive fretboard that lights up everything I play — in real time. No guessing. No tabs. You see it, you play it - and I break it down super slow in the first minute of the video (plus the Youtube's playback speed options for the second part). It’s one of the coolest ways to learn - there are easy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Last week was wild - I had a book launch and thanks for being there with me on that journey. This new lesson might just blow your mind - One single note can unlock the entire neck. I made it so compact that you can learn every note on the fretboard in just 30 seconds. It's all thanks to the A note being locked-in in this visual "cross" shape in the center, that anchors your orientation and helps find any other note fast. See in this short video how it ties everything together: Click Here to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
