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In this tutorial we'll study the electric guitar playing style made famous by John Mayer. This style is defined by a blend of blues, R&B (rhythm and blues), pop and rock influences, soulful feel, and expressive playing. We'll explore the techniques used to create this iconic sound, from the smooth, vocal-like bending to the masterful use of dynamics and articulation. We'll break it it down into several key factors, learn what makes it special, and then learn to play riffs and licks in the style along with backing tracks.

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.

Anders will some basic music theory and look at how it applies to acoustic guitar playing. He starts with how chords are made from a scale and how that translates into basic triads and full chord voicings.

In this tutorial, Douglas Showalter will teach "Society", as made famous by Eddie Vedder. After introducing the song and a quick look at the acoustic tone, Doug will teach the intro. This will lead us into the verse strumming and chords, then to the chorus part; we'll then break down the rhythm under the solo and the solo itself. We'll learn the outro before we do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along.

In this series of lessons, Joel Van Dijk will teach "The Cisco Kid", as made famous by War. Joel will give a song overview and talk about the funk tone before he digs into the opening lick. Then it's on to the main wah-based part and the chorus; we'll follow up with some bonus lessons on the theme licks in the tune. We'll cap it all off with a play along performance, then a jam along.

In this tutorial, Henrik Linde is going to teach you "Surf City", as made famous by Jan & Dean. Henrik will open by talking about the song as a whole, then the gear and tones. We'll examine the tuning down a half-step to Eb, and learn the parts for both guitars in the verses. Next we're on to the two guitar parts in the chorus sections, with the cool little tonal shift. We'll then learn the outro of the song, which leads us to the play along. You'll take over in the jam along.

In this tutorial Anders Mouridsen will teach you how to play the classic New Orleans funk jam song "Cissy Strut" as made famous by The Meters. You're gonna learn everything you need to know about this song; how to play the melody or the "head", how to play the B section ensemble line, how to "comp" when someone else is soloing and how to take a solo yourself. After this tutorial you'll be able to jam out with the record or go play Cissy Strut live at a jam-session.

In this tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "Drivin' My Life Away", as made famous by Eddie Rabbitt. We'll start with a song introduction and a look at the gear and tone, then drive right into the intro and the acoustic verses. The acoustic and electric chorus parts are next, then the interlude on both guitars. We'll learn the electric verses and variations before we do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along.

In this series of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Goodbye To You", as made famous by Scandal. Mike will start with a song overview and a look at the gear and tones, then show you the verse part. Next up is the pre-chorus, then the chorus; then we'll look at all the elements of the lengthy bridge section. We'll cap things off with full and single guitar performances, then the jam along where you play the song by yourself.

In this song tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach you "Love Me Tender", as made famous by Elvis Presley. Henrik will talk about the song a bit then the acoustic tone, after which he'll go right into breaking down the verse part. Next up is the chorus section, and the appraoch to the ending of the song. Lastly you'll play along through the song with Henrik, then follow the vocals in the jam along.