by Justin Comstock | Apr 8, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
When I was 14 years old my life changed. As I sat on the couch watching my guitar hero, Stevie Ray Vaughan burn up the fretboard as he played “Tightrope” on his Fender Stratocaster. It wasn’t until years later that I realized what Stevie was doing on...
by Justin Comstock | Apr 7, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
For decades, learning on line guitar lessons followed the same predictable path. You found a local teacher.You drove across town once a week.You left with a photocopied page of tabs and a head full of questions. Sometimes it worked.Most of the time, progress felt...
by Justin Comstock | Apr 2, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
“You don’t have to reinvent the fretboard—just learn how to see it.” That’s what I reminded myself the first time I heard B.B. King’s guitar singing on Midnight Believer. When he tore into the solo for “Never Make Your Move Too Soon,” he wasn’t doing anything...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 31, 2024 | Blues Guitar
Blues guitar scales are the the driver behind many classic rock and blues songs. They are the first scale I play when I pick up my Fender Jazzmaster. The functionality of pentatonic scales opens up the fretboard for crafting melodies that are unique and easy to...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 29, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Are you looking to take your guitar playing to the next level? If so, mastering the pentatonic guitar scales is the next phase in your guitar learning journey. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, unlocking the power of pentatonic scales can...