by Justin Comstock | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever listened to iconic blues players like B.B. King or Stevie Ray Vaughan and wondered how they achieved such soulful, expressive tones, you’re not alone. Blues guitar tone is all about emotion, and much of it comes down to how you shape your sound with the...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Improvising on Guitar: 7 Creative Ways to Jam with Backing Tracks Improvising on guitar with jam tracks is one of the most effective ways to sharpen your skills, experiment with new ideas, and push the boundaries of your creativity. Whether you’re a beginner still...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why Guitar Triads Change Everything Most players live inside big rectangle chords. Useful, sure—but the mix gets muddy and transitions feel clunky. Guitar triads—three focused notes (root, major third, perfect fifth)—give you clarity, movement, and control. They sit...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s cut to the truth: If you’re only playing full minor chords and barre shapes, you’re missing one of the most powerful tools on the fretboard—minor chord triads. These tiny three-note shapes unlock smooth rhythm parts, melodic solos, chord inversions, and harmonic...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Keeping a guitar practice journal is one of the most effective ways to track progress, stay organized, and improve your playing over time. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of techniques, scales, songs, and exercises, but with a structured approach, you...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
blues guitar improvisation is both an art and a practice of expressing deep emotion and creativity through sound. Here are seven key strategies to help you master blues improvisation and enhance your guitar playing: 1. Master the Blues Scale The blues scale is the...
