Lee Wanner's Guitar Lessons

Lee Wanner

Lee Wanner is a serious metal and rock player based in Los Angeles. His musical expertise is a great contribution to Guitar Tricks. Check out his tutorial on the seven different styls of metal, along with his many metal and rock tutorials!

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(Sic) Slipknot

In this metal song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach you "(Sic)", as made famous by Slipknot. Lee will give you a brief overview of the song, then talk about the dropped B tuning and tones. This song has an atypical structure and is all about rhythm riffs, so Lee will start with the intro riff, then the "pre-verse" riff. We'll follow that up with the verse and "post-verse" riff, then break down the bridge; after which we'll look at the chorus, and the outro riffs. We'll do a play along performance, then you take over in the jam along.

Published: 09/12/2012 Upgrade
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(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Otis Redding

In these lessons Lee Wanner will teach you "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", by Otis Redding. Lee will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then teach the intro and outro. This song has both acoustic and electric guitar, and Lee will break down the verse, chorus, and bridge parts on both instruments. For fun, we'll learn the famous whistling melody, then we'll do full and single guitar performances. We'll end with a jam along.

Published: 03/20/2013 Upgrade
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30 Days in the Hole Mr. Big

In this set of lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "30 Days in the Hole", as made famous by Mr. Big. Lee will talk about the song then the gear and tones before diving in with the verse rhythm riffs. The chorus riffing is up next, then we'll move on to the fills that occur in the verses. The solo is next, then the outro; we'll bring things to a close with a play along performance and a jam along where you play by yourself with the backing track.

Published: 03/20/2013 Upgrade
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37 Stitches Drowning Pool

In this set of song lessons, lee Wanner will be teaching you "37 Stitches", by Drowning Pool. Lee will discuss the tuning and tones, and subsequently get into the various clean parts for the intro/outro, verse, and chorus. Then it's on to the chorus lead and distorted rhythm parts, followed by the verse lead and the two solos. Lastly, you'll play along with Lee through the song, then take over in the jam along.

Published: 02/23/2012 Upgrade
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Before I Forget Slipknot

In this metal song tutorial, Lee Wanner will lay out all the parts in "Before I Forget", as made famous by Slipknot. Lee will give an overview and look at the tuning and tones, then teach the intro riff. He'll follow that with the verse part, then the pre-chorus parts. Next in line are the chorus parts, then the guitars in the bridge. To finish, you'll play along through the song with Lee, then take over in the jam along.

Published: 07/26/2012 Upgrade
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Blood Brothers Papa Roach

Lee Wanner is going to teach you the metal song "Blood Brothers" in this set of lessons, by Papa Roach. After an overview and a look at the tuning and tones, we'll get into the intro of the song. The verse is similar, with single-note riffing played ensemble with the bass. Then we're on to the pre-chorus crunch power chords, and into the chorus and variations. The last section is the bridge, then we'll do a play along, and mute the guitars for you in the jam along.

Published: 09/18/2012 Upgrade
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Cars Gary Numan

In this series of ten lessons Lee Wanner will teach you a guitar version of the synth song "Cars", by Gary Numan. Lee will talk about the song and clue you into the tones and FX he used, then show you the open string drones. Next up is the great main riff, followed by lessons on the A-section, B-section, and outro harmony leads. Then we have a play along performance, and a single guitar version. We'll finish up with the jam along, where you take over.

Published: 12/19/2012 Upgrade
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Cowboys From Hell Pantera

In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Cowboys From Hell", by Pantera. Lee will introduce the song, then talk a bit about the gear and tones; then launch into the intro riffing. The we'll look at the chorus, the verse, and the pre-chorus. Next up is the rhythm under the solo, followed by the solo itself. Then Lee will break down the bridge before we do a play along, a single guitar performance, and a jam along.

Published: 03/06/2013 Upgrade
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Crawling In The Dark Hoobastank

In these seven lessons, you'll learn the song "Crawling In The Dark", performed by Hoobastank. Lee Wanner will assess the gear and tone, then look at the song intro with its single note line and cool power chord based riff. Next up is the verse which has similar elements to the intro, followed by the chorus which has similar power chord riff elements to the intro, too. Lee will examine the bridge with its punchy, driving parts, and we'll bring the song to a close with a full performance play-along.

Published: 12/14/2011 Upgrade
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Dammit Blink-182

In this tutorial you'll learn the song "Dammit", as made famous by Blink-182. Lee Wanner will teach you about the tones, then he'll go through the form of the song giving you the intro guitars, the verse, the chorus, and the bridge. We'll wrap things up with a full performance play-through.

Published: 08/15/2011 Upgrade
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Electric Eye Judas Priest

In these lessons, Lee Wanner will teach "Electric Eye", made famous by Judas Priest. After the song introduction and gear and tones, Lee will break down the intro riff. Next are the riffs for the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus before we look at the solo rhythm. Then you'll learn the bridge and the song outro; next is the guitar solo in 2 parts. We'll do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along.

Published: 04/10/2013 Upgrade
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Girlfriend Matthew Sweet

In these lessons Lee Wanner will teach you "Girlfriend", as made famous by Matthew Sweet. After a song introduction and the tuning, gear, and tones, you'll learn the intro riffing. Next up are the rhythm parts in the verse and the chorus; then we're on to the intro lead followed by the solo. Lee will then give you some improvisation tips and a short lesson on the intro eBow. We'll end with full and single guitar performances, then the jam along where you play the song by yourself.

Published: 04/03/2013 Upgrade
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Got The Life Korn

In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will take you through the metal song "Got The Life", recorded by Korn and released in 1998. There's two guitars in this one. Lee will talk about the gear and tone, then break down the intro/chorus octave part and underlying power chords. Then Lee will pick apart the verse and bridge sections and teach the creative use of harmonics with effects. We'll draw it to a close with a full performance play-along.

Published: 09/22/2011 Upgrade
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Heading Out to the Highway Judas Priest

In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach "Heading Out to the Highway", as made famous by Judas Priest. Lee will talk about the song and the gear and tones, then teach the intro riff. The verse, chorus, and bridge parts all follow that; then you'll learn the rhythm under the solo and the harmonized solo. The final verse leads are next, then we'll end with a play along, a single guitar performance, and the jam along.

Published: 03/13/2013 Upgrade
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Hell Yeah Rev Theory

In this set of lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you the hard rockin' song "Hell Yeah", as made famous by Rev Theory. Lee will discuss the gear and tones, then dive right into the guitar noises that power the tune. After that we'll look at the intro and intro leads, the pre-verse rhythm and lead, then move on to the verse and chorus rhythm and lead. The solo and the rhythm underneath are next, then we'll do a play along and a jam along.

Published: 08/29/2012 Upgrade
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(I Just) Died In Your Arms Cutting Crew

In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach you (I Just) Died In Your Arms, made famous by Cutting Crew. After talking about the tones, Lee will get into the song intro and the elements of the verses. Then Lee will break down the chorus rhythm and lead parts, and break down the bridge parts as well. You'll learn the solo, the funky part in the ending of the song, then do a full performance play-along.

Published: 11/23/2011 Upgrade
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I'm Broken Pantera

In this set of lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "I'm Broken", by Pantera. Lee will get you started with an overview and the gear, tones, and tuning. Then it's off to the similar intro and chorus riffs, and the time signature twists in the verse. Lee will then break down the pre-chorus and bridge sections, then get into Dime's solo. We'll end with a full performance play along, then mute the guitars so you can jam along.

Published: 08/22/2012 Upgrade
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Is This Love Whitesnake

In this series of song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you the 80's power ballad "Is This Love", by Whitesnake. Lee will go over the gear and tone to start, then break down the two guitar parts in the verses and choruses. Then it's on to the harmonized leads in the chorus and the short solo, and the main solo. We'll bring things to a close with a full performance and a jam-along.

Published: 02/08/2012 Upgrade
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It's Been A While Staind

Lee Wanner will be taking you through "It's Been Awhile" by Staind in these 12 videos. After introducing the song and going through the gear and tones, Lee will pick apart the verse elements: clean electric arpeggiations, acoustic strumming, leads, and distorted guitar. We'll follow that with the chorus parts - heavy distorted rhythm and lead fills - and then the same for the bridge section. Lee will then do a full performance play-along, and we'll mute all the guitars for the final video.

Published: 01/18/2012 Upgrade
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It's Not My Time 3 Doors Down

In this tutorial Lee Wanner will teach you the dynamic rocker "It's Not My Time", by 3 Doors Down. Lee will start with an overview and the gear and tones, then break down the intro clean guitar and reverse leads. Next up is the chorus rhythm riff and octaves and the clean and distorted guitars in the verse; after that we'll look at the distorted guitar and lead in the bridge. There's a short solo to learn before we do a play along performance, and to cap it off you'll jam along with the "band".

Published: 06/06/2012 Upgrade
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Laid To Rest Lamb Of God

In these eight lessons, Lee Wanner will be digging into the elements in the song "Laid To Rest", by Lamb Of God. Lee will talk first about the tones and dropped D tuning. Then he'll dissect the verses, choruses, and bridge, consisting of single note lines, chromaticisms, pinch harmonics, and octaves. We'll look at the intro last (as it functions as an interlude), then tie it all up in a final play-along performance.

Published: 01/04/2012 Upgrade
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Left Out Shinedown

In these seven song lessons, Lee Wanner will be breaking down the song "Left Out", as made famous by Shinedown. Lee will explain the tuning, tones, and effects first, then give you the scoop on the soundscape that also functions as the verse. We'll then examine the heavy riff that is the first half of the chorus, and then the second half of the chorus. Next we'll break down the bridge of the tune, and finish it up with a full performance play-along.

Published: 09/19/2011 Upgrade
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No Time The Guess Who

In these 14 song lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "No Time", by The Guess Who. Upon completing a synopsis and a look at gear and tones, Lee will proceed with the acoustic parts for the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus, then the same sections for the electric guitar. Next up will be the catchy hook, with the pre-solo lead and the first and second solo's to follow. Last, we'll do a play along, then a jam along where you take over.

Published: 12/26/2012 Upgrade
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Nothing But A Good Time Poison

This group of song lessons is all about the 80s classic "Nothing But A Good Time", as made famous by Poison. Lee Wanner will take you through the intro riff, the cool guitar solos, the song form and chord progressions, some tips on the tone and tuning, all followed up with a full play through at the end.

Published: 01/10/2011 Upgrade
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Powertrip Monster Magnet

In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach you the metal tune "Powertrip", by Monster Magnet. Lee will give insight into the gear and tones, then break down the various elements in the intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and under the solo. All these sections use very similar chords and rhythms. You'll also learn the main solo and outro solo, then do a play along with Lee followed by a jam along where you take center stage.

Published: 06/13/2012 Upgrade
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Prayer Disturbed

In this series of song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Prayer", by Disturbed. Lee will briefly go over the song elements and the tines and tuning, then plunge into the intro riff. That is followed by the verse riff; the pre-chorus and chorus parts are up next. There's a post-chorus that Lee will break down; then an alt chorus with a simple lead, and the bridge. We close with the play along performance, and a jam along.

Published: 08/08/2012 Upgrade
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Sex On Fire Kings of Leon

In this series of song lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "Sex On Fire", by Kings of Leon. Lee will set up the song for you and discuss the gear and tones; then he'll dive right into the three interacting guitar parts that make up the verses and some variations. Next you'll learn the two parts in the choruses. We'll conclude with a play along performance, then you'll take over in the jam along.

Published: 07/20/2012 Upgrade
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Smokin' in the Boys Room Motley Crue

In these lessons Lee Wanner will teach "Smokin' in the Boys Room", by Motley Crue. Lee will talk about the song then dial in the tones before laying out the intro and verse parts. The shuffle chorus follows, then the rhythm part under the solo. Lee teaches the leads during the choruses, which segue into the non-slide and slide solos. We'll look at the outro guitars before we do a play along and the jam along where you take center stage.

Published: 11/28/2012 Upgrade
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So Far Away Staind

In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach you "So Far Away", by Staind. After covering the tones and tuning, Lee will get into the clean electric in the verse, followed by the chorus rhythm and lead. After a look at the bridge electric, Lee will get into all the acoustic parts in the tune. Then it's time to play the song through in a full performance along with Lee, and we'll end by muting the the guitars so you can jam along with the "band".

Published: 02/15/2012 Upgrade
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Son of Sam Shinedown

In this metal song tutorial, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "Son Of Sam", as made famous by Shinedown. After the usual overview and talk about tones and tuning, Lee will break down the intro to the song and the verse riff and eBow. The pre-chorus riffing is next, followed by the two parts in the chorus. Lee will examine the bridge before he heads to the slide solo, then we'll do a play along and a jam along to finish.

Published: 09/05/2012 Upgrade
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Stupify Disturbed

In this series of seven lessons, Lee Wanner will lay out the parts to the song "Stupify", performed by Disturbed. Lee will tune you in to the tones and tuning, then teach the details on the intro/chorus section. Up next will be the part for the verses, then the part for the bridge section. Lee will take you through the outro of the tune, then put it all together in a final full performance.

Published: 09/15/2011 Upgrade
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That's All Right Elvis Presley

In this set of song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "That's All Right", by Elvis Presley. Lee will clue you into the overall song and the gear and tones, then launch right in with the acoustic intro, followed by the verse and refrain. Then it's time to look at the electric guitar: first the rhythm elements, then the solo, and finally the outro to the song. We'll conclude with a play along, then you'll take over in the jam along.

Published: 12/19/2012 Upgrade
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The Final Countdown Europe

In this set of song lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "The Final Countdown", as made famous by Europe. After an overview of the song and a look at the gear and tones, Lee will launch into the synth melody. Next up are the galloping rhythms that occur during the hook, the verse, and the solo. Lee will then detail the main guitar solo, then the guitar harmony. We'll land with a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along.

Published: 11/14/2012 Upgrade
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Turn Up The Radio Autograph

In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will be teaching you the hard rocker "Turn Up the Radio", by Autograph. Lee will start off with the gear and tones, then get into the details of the verse rhythm guitars and leads. Then we're on to the chorus section, and the main solo and intro and outro leads and solos. As always, we'll put a cherry on top by doing a full performance play-along, then a jam along!

Published: 01/04/2012 Upgrade
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Unskinny Bop Poison

In these 13 videos, Lee Wanner is going to lay out all the details to the song "Unskinny Bop", by Poison. Lee will give a synopsis of what he'll be teaching, then talk about the tones and tuning, then he'll jump right into breaking down the various verse elements. Then you'll learn the licks and riffs in the pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge, followed by the solo. Lastly, Lee will teach the post-solo riff and the miscellaneous leads in the tune, and do a full performance play-along. In the final video, we mute the guitars so you can jam with the "rhythm section".

Published: 05/02/2012 Upgrade
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Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?) Simple Plan

In these song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?), by Simple Plan. After a synopsis and a look at tuning and tones, Lee will get you started on strumming the verse, and also a finger picked approach; we'll also teach these two approaches in the pre-chorus. Next is the strummed chorus, and we'll follow that with the acoustic under the solo, and the electric solo. Last is the play along, and the jam along.

Published: 05/16/2012 Upgrade
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Volvo Driving Soccer Mom Everclear

In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will break down the alt rock song "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom", by Everclear. After a look at the gear and tones, Lee will dive into the main riff, and the hooky chorus. Lee will then examine the bridge acoustic and electric parts, then the extraneous lead elements. Finally you'll play the song through, then be the lone guitarist in the jam along.

Published: 05/30/2012 Upgrade
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Wait and Bleed Slipknot

In this set of metal song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Wait and Bleed", as made famous by Slipknot. Lee will give you an overview of the song, then talk about the gear and tones. The first breakdown will be on the chorus, which also acts as the intro. The Lee will get into the verse riffs, followed by the bridge riffs. Then it's time for a play along performance, and we'll take it out with a jam along to the backing track.

Published: 08/15/2012 Upgrade
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Walk Pantera

In this song tutorial you'll be learning "Walk", as made famous by Pantera. Lee will talk about the tuning and the tone, then teach the intro and chorus riff to the song. Then he'll dive into the verse and pre-chorus, followed by the solo. You'll play along in a final full performance.

Published: 09/15/2011 Upgrade
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Willie and the Hand Jive Johnny Otis

In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Willie and the Hand Jive", by Johnny Otis. Lee will give a synopsis of the song, then talk about the gear and tone. We'll start the playing lessons by learning how to lay down the funky rhythm and the song intro. Next is the verse which adds the IV chord, and the chorus which adds the V chord. Then we'll break down the leads and the main solo. To conclude we'll do a play along, then a jam along.

Published: 09/12/2012 Upgrade

Metal Rhythm Guitar

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The Evolution of Metal Rhythm Guitar

This style tutorial takes a look at seven styles of metal, and how the rhythm guitar approaches those styles using example riffs: Sabbath, Thrash, Drop-D tuning ala Pantera, Hair, Death, the "Gallop", and 7-string.

Published: 04/15/2010 Upgrade

GT Channel Guest Host

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GT Channel: Lee Wanner

In this single lesson tutorial, Lee Wanner is the guest host for the GT channel and teaches you his secrets to creative sweep picking.

Published: 07/19/2012 Upgrade