We have a new free lesson by Jody Worrell on playing a guitar lick like Stevie Ray Vaughan. The youtube video is embedded below but you check out the lesson page for the higher quality Quicktime video and tab.

Thanks to Guitar Lifestyle where we first saw this video of a Guitar World interview with John Mayer discussing his unique cover of Crossroads. The intro to the video consists of several comedic false intros by John Mayer. Some of Mayer's other comedic endeavors have included some misses (nsfw) but these mostly hit the mark. The meat of the interview is where it gets interesting. John discusses how he came up with the idea for his version, his tones, takes a very detailed look at his right hand technique, and discusses the music theory behind some of his choices.

For more guitar instruction on this topic, check out Jody Worrell's John Mayer Style Solos and Guy Fenocchi's lesson on playing Clapton's Crossroads.

Our own Jody Worrell recently had the pleasure of performing with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Jody and his guitar joined Mitch on stage at Hippiefest in Peachtree City on August 15th. Below are three excerpts from the show along with an additional video that I can't help but think of every time I hear Mitch Ryder mentioned.

Devil With a Blue Dress



Sock It to Me, Baby!



Jenny Take a Ride




And a scene from High Fidelity. This clip contains some NSFW language.

Jody Worrel has a new video lesson teaching you a blues lick for an intermediate to advanced player. This lick is in the key of E and would sound great over a slow blues groove. You can watch the Youtube version below and click here to view the tab



We also have new premium lessons that will teach you how to play Sweet Home Chicago, an an acoustic country solo, and help you work on acoustic country rhythm guitar.

Power Chord Academy is a summer camp to help teenagers learn how to play their instrument and in a band. They of 7, 3, and one day camps. The goal is to get young musicians together and have them play with different band members. They have camps in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle this summer. I'm having trouble locating the pricing but since they are offering $100 discounts if you sign up before a deadline I'd guess it's a few hundred dollars depending on which session you choose. But have no fear, you can win a free session at the camp. For those of you who have seen age 18 come and go, you can apply to be an instructor.


If you're in the Atlanta, GA area, our own Jody Worrell will be hosting a blues guitar clinic Saturday March 14th. Click here for more info

Let's Jam! Blues & Rock Volume 3 by Jody Worrell is a collection of 13 high quality jam track MP3s. These tracks were recorded “live” by top studio musicians and give the impression of jamming along with a real band. The download contains extended jams (3 to 4 minutes) in a wide variety of keys and grooves, allowing you to practice many different styles. These rhythm tracks are a great way to try out new soloing ideas on a variety of instruments. The download features a .pdf booklet containing the chord progressions for each song and suggestions on scales that can be used to play along. There is no video information contained in this download. Listen to the sample track Dipstick Blues in G and view a sample page from the booklet.

Take a look at our Christmas guitar tabs for O Christmas Tree and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

We also have a new video of Jody Worrell performing Silent Night.

Jody Worrell has a new lesson out where you can learn some blues guitar licks in the style of Johnny Winter. The licks will focus on Johnny's note selection and trademark wide vibrato technique. Watch a preview of this lesson.

If you're unfamiliar with Johnny Winter check out this vintage performance and recent interview.

On September 18th our own Jody Worrell sat down with George Price to record an hour long interview covering his guitar playing. Jody discusses his early teachers, bands, and inspirations as well as some general thoughts on playing guitar. The interview was recorded for The Music Scene which airs on Radio Sandy Springs. You can listen to the interview on Sandy Springs Radio website.