In this episode I talk you through two great sounding flkatpicking bluegrass licks you can play over a G and D chord. Just grabv your guitar and let's get pickin'. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subs...
Jan 10, 2022•10 min
It's 2022! Happy New Year Everyone! In this episode I talk you through some really fun country guitar licks. We look at how to play the major pentatonic scale across three chords and how to transpose the scale to different positions on the fretboard. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Y...
Jan 03, 2022•12 min
In this episode I take you through a simple melody you can use over the | and V| chords in your 8, 12 or 16 bar blues. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Dec 20, 2021•9 min
In this episode I talk you through my top 5 bluesmen of the year 2021 and give you some killer recs for what to listen to over the holiday season. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Dec 06, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through the dos and don'ts of using a thumb pick and how to get the best sound out of one. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Nov 29, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through a really fun ragtime blues lick that is sure to challenge your fingerpicking. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Nov 22, 2021•14 min
In this episode I talk you through a simple and cool travis picking trick to help you work on differentiating between your thumb and fingers to highlight to laverly country sounding bass parts. www.benmartin-music.com Merch available at https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show (http://www.benmartin-music.com) Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/M...
Nov 15, 2021•10 min
In this episode I talk you through the basics of blues harmony including the 12 bar form, 8 bar form and 16 bar form as well as a couple of tasty and useful blues scales. www.benmartin-music.com Merch available at https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Nov 08, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through how to unlock the fret board and start making those blues solos sing! We look at an exercise that will help you play the major pentatonic scale across three octaves. For more downloads head to: www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshow Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to h...
Oct 25, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through how to play a cool Spanish sounding part using the minor scale. www.benmartin-music.com @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe
Oct 18, 2021•12 min
Continuing with the theme of classic acoustic guitar riffs, in this episode we go through the chord sequence for the Clapton version of the classic 100 year old song 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' For TABS and chord charts don't forget to sign up to the mailing list at www.benmartin-music.com or email me at benmartinmusic@live.co.uk Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscri...
Oct 10, 2021•14 min
In this episode I take you through another classic riff, this time by the Eagles. This is a beautiful piece of music and one of my favourite things to play when I'm just strumming on the sofa. Don't forget to get access to the TAB for this song please subscribe to our mailing list at www.benmartin-music.com or shoot me an email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk For private lessons - online classes either email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk or head to benmartin-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER a...
Oct 03, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through one of my absolute favorite things to play on the acoustic guitar. For more content and to schedule online lessons head to www.benmartn-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe
Sep 26, 2021•12 min
In this episode I talk you through a simple and fun jazz chord sequence using major and minor 7th chords. For more head to www.benmartin-music.com for online lessons email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk Insta @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe
Sep 19, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you through a nice little melodic pattern using the 1 4 and 5 chords we often see in the blues. For more info, courses and to book your online lesson head to www.benmartin-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe
Sep 13, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk you though the music theory you need to know surrounding the major scale and key signatures. For more and to schedule lessons head to www.benmartin-music.com For t-shirts and to support the show head to: https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Sep 06, 2021•15 min
In this episode I talk you through my favorite lick in all of country music. This one riff will have you playing whole solos in no time at all, so pull up a chair, grab your guitar and lets get jamming! For more; www.benmartin-music.com @bluesguitarshowpodcast T-shirt available www.benmartin-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Aug 30, 2021•15 min
In this episode I take you through the three things you need to practice daily to get the guitar progress you're looking for. For more content, tabs, books & courses head to: www.benmartin-music.com For Insta head to: @bluesguitarshopodcast To schedule a 1-on-1 session email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Aug 23, 2021•15 min
In this episode I take you through some simple patterns to get to grips with the peidmont roll. The peidmont roll is a really fun fingerstyle pattern that will have you playing porch front blues in no time. For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview For more instructional videos, tabs and more www.benmartin-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of gui...
Aug 16, 2021•12 min
In this episode I take you through a delta blues pattern designed to help you separate your first finger and your thumb to make your pluckin' sound authentic. For TABs and follow alongs : https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/the-5-minor-pentatonic-shapes For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview For more instructional videos, tabs and more www.benmartin-music.com Support the show To becom...
Aug 09, 2021•13 min
fAnother 30 minute practice-a-long session using the 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale in the key on G. This is one not to miss! For TABs and follow alongs : https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/the-5-minor-pentatonic-shapes For the Blues Ukulele 101 course : https://www.udemy.com/course/blues-ukulele-101-an-introduction-to-playing-the-blues/learn/lecture/27510730#overview For more instructional videos, tabs and more www.benmartin-music.com Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.c...
Aug 05, 2021•35 min
In this episode I talk you though how to improve your pick playing and how to make your strumming sound more rhythmic. For more info and to sign up to the newsletter head to: www.benmartin-music.com Insta @bluesguitarshowpodcast Tshirts : https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Support the show (http://www.benmartin-music.com) Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
Aug 02, 2021•15 min
In this Episode I take you though how to make your chord changes sound more interesting and authentic, we look at the king of the country scales, the major pentatonic and how we can use it to transition between chords. For more info and to sign up to the newsletter head to: www.benmartin-music.com Insta @bluesguitarshowpodcast Tshirts : https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to ...
Jul 26, 2021•14 min
It’s no myth that consistency and success go hand in hand, it is the one thing that unites all high-level musicians, athletes, business people and high achievers. If you speak to any professional player or high-level musician, they will tell you that the ‘fixed mindset’ idea of ‘natural talent’ is somewhat of a fallacy and that the only path to success is hard work, repetition and practice! Creating a strict routine for your practice will enable you to see your improvements, manage your knowledg...
Jul 19, 2021•14 min
In this episode I invite you to practice along will me for a full 30-minute practice session. In the practice session we look at working on finger picking, scales, modes & blues licks, this is a great routine to keep going over to help you improve your finger picking and acoustic playing. All PDF's & TABs are available on the website and email list (make sure you're subscribed) For PDF's & TAB's head to: https://www.benmartin-music.com/post/episode-34-practice-a-long To join the emai...
Jul 09, 2021•33 min
Finding time to practice your instrument isn’t always easy. As much as we would like it many of us don’t have the luxury of having hours a day free to really hone our skills and make the improvements we’d like. For this reason, we need to make sure that the time we do spend practicing is as productive and meaningful as possible. I tell my students that you should try and learn something new every time you pick up the guitar to practice, even if this is as small as a new chord extension or blues ...
Jul 05, 2021•12 min
Ever thought about learning guitar on youtube? In this episode I talk you through the no-nonsense pros and cons of learning this way and how to best utilize the platform to ensure you make the best possible progress with your guitar playing. For more courses & books head to www.benmartin-music.com Follow on insta @bluesguitarshowpodcast Grab your t-shirt at https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons f...
Jun 28, 2021•13 min
In this episode I talk about one of my favorite acoustic blues players who is mostly known for playing the electric guitar. This week we look at Eric Clapton and learn to play one of his most famous riffs from his immortal 'Unplugged album' For more content and lessons; www.benmartin-music.com For merch; https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to...
Jun 23, 2021•14 min
In this episode I talk you through some quick and fun techniques for playing blues music in DADGAD tuning. This tuning is a great tool to break out of a playing block or just to spice up your repertoire. For Blues Guitar Show Merch head over to: https://the-blues-guitar-show.creator-spring.com/ For more courses content and to download TAB PDF's go to www.benmartin-music.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www....
Jun 15, 2021•13 min
In This lesson I take you through part of the B.B King solo method and we learn a really useful and fun solo in the key of A. To schedule your online class head to www.benmartin-music.com Follow us on Instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe...
May 24, 2021•17 min
