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Learn a Style
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Artist Series
Artist-Based Tosin Abasi Erik Mongrain Emil Werstler Kaki King Kris Norris Trace Bundy Miche Fambro James Malone Randall Williams Mary Flower Lauren Passarelli David Wilcox David Davidson Dave Weiner Jane Miller Steve Smyth In the Style Of Joe Satriani David Gilmour Tom Morello Jimi Hendrix Steve Vai Merle Travis Santana Tommy Emmanuel Rolling Stones
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Artist Series Lessons

The JamPlay Artist Series features lessons taught by progressive guitarists from all styles of music. These lessons focus on each artist's particular style, and are taught by either the artist himself(found under "Artists"), or a qualified instructor familiar with that artist's playing style ("In The Style Of").

Artist Series
In The Style Of

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Tosin Abasi

Animals as Leaders

Lead guitarist for Animals As Leaders, Tosin Abasi brings his knowledge of extended range guitars to JamPlay.

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Erik Mongrain

Artist Site, MySpace

Self-taught acoustic guitarist Erik Mongrain shows off some of his innovations and moves in this Phase 2 Artist Series.

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Emil Werstler

Daath, PRS Guitars

Tackle advanced playing techniques and theory application with metal talent, Emil Werstler.

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Kaki King

Artist Site

Renowned guitarist Kaki King teaches musicality, altered tunings and percussive elements in her artist series.

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Kris Norris

Darkest Hour, The Kris Norris Projekt

Kris Norris kicks off the JamPlay.com Artist Series with a wide array of ideas and lessons; from changing strings on a floyd rose, to advanced sweeping / legato techniques and soloing applications.

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Trace Bundy

Artist Site

Trace Bundy is a self taught acoustic guitarist that plays in the percussive/tapping genre. He was named "Most Promising New Talent" in 2008 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and won 3rd place for "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist" in the...

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Miche Fambro

Artist Site

Miche Fambro, a dynamic songwriter and performer, delves into the world of acoustic guitar. Instead of focusing on specific techniques, Miche heavily covers meta guitar concepts that can truly facilitate growth as a musician.

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James Malone

Arsis

James Malone teaches intermediate to advanced lessons on various topics in his style of death metal guitar.

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Randall Williams

Artist Site

Randall Williams is a dynamic, powerful, classically trained acoustic musician who interest is found in the dynamic and relevant world of folk. One of Randall's specialties includes the style of cut or partial capo.

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Mary Flower

Mary Flower is an award-winning acoustic fingerstyle blues guitarist known for her original tunes and smooth voice. With multiple albums and an impressive career, Mary strives to keep the blues alive.

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Lauren Passarelli

Lauren Passarelli is an accomplished musician, songwriter and teacher. She is currently a full professor at the Berklee College of Music.

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David Wilcox

David Wilcox, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, teaches four amazing master classes on songwriting.

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David Davidson

Revocation's Dave Davidson teaches you the techniques essential to his style.

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Dave Weiner

Take lessons with Dave "David J" Weiner.

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Jane Miller

Guitarist, composer, arranger, and Berklee Associate Professor, Jane Miller has roots in both Jazz and Folk circuits. Explore intermediate topics and Jane's original compositions through her comprehensive teaching style.

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Steve Smyth

Veteran metal gunslinger Steve Smyth currently is in the bands Forbidden and The EssenEss Project. Having also been in bands such as Testament and Nevermore, Steve has a unique style that he teaches here on JamPlay.

JoeSatriani Ready to play like Satch? This lesson series investigates the techniques and theory used by one of the most successful instrumental guitarists ever.

David Wallimann

Focus: In this lesson set, David will teach Who, What, How and Why Satriani is who he is.

7 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

DavidGilmour Learn the concepts and styling of the one and only David Gilmour.

David Wallimann

Focus: In this lesson set, David will teach the concepts and styling that is David Gilmour.

5 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

TomMorello Dive deep into the world of Tom Morello as we demonstrate how he accomplishes his unique sound.

Chris Liepe

Focus: This Series will dive into the world of Tom Morello, Demonstrating how he accomplishes his very unique sound.

7 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

JimiHendrix Brendan Burns discusses and demonstrates the styles utilized by Jimi Hendrix.

Brendan Burns

Focus: In this "In the Style of" series, Brendan Burns discusses and demonstrates the stylistic traits of the iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix

8 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

SteveVai Steve Vai practically defines what it is to be an electric guitar virtuoso. This series investigates the theory, technique and gear of this guitar giant.

Chris Liepe

Focus: Take a look at this series to learn many different tips and techniques to the Style of Steve Vai.

7 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

MerleTravis Learn the tricks Merle Travis used to create his stunning fingerstyle arrangements.

Jim Deeming

Focus: Merle Travis is one of the biggest names in the world of Fingerstyle guitar. In this series Jim Deeming will walk you through the tricks Merle employed to give his music that unique "Travis Picking" sound.

5 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

SantanaSantana Santana is a prolific artist with a unique sound. Nick Kellie offers up some insight in to his playing and how you can emulate it.

Nick Kellie

Focus: Nick Kellie breaks down the stylistic playing of Santana.

6 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

TommyEmmanuel Jim Deeming breaks down the style of Tommy Emmanuel.

Jim Deeming

Focus: Tommy Emmanuel is one of the most prolific, talented and loved solo guitarists of all time. Drawing inspiration from Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and a host of other great musicians Tommy has created a style that is uniquely his own.

5 Lessons Free LessonSeries Details

RollingStones Brendan Burns breaks down the style of Keith Richard's and Mick Taylor's playing in The Rolling Stones.

Brendan Burns

Focus: Brendan Burns takes an in-depth look at the guitar styling of legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. Specifically, Brendan breaks down the techniques and conceptual ideas in Keith Richard' and Mick Taylor's playing.

12 Lessons Series Details