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Brendan Burns

Series Overview

Introducing the style of Eric Clapton lesson series. In this series of lessons, Brendan Burns takes an arrangement based look at the life and growth of this prolific guitarist. Starting with the Yardbirds when Clapton was only 18, Brendan moves chronologically though all the major phases of Eric Clapton's playing.

Taught by Brendan Burns in Style of Eric Clapton seriesLength: 5:41Difficulty: 0.5 of 5



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thunderpigthunderpig replied on July 2nd, 2012

YES! I,m new here, the site is more than I could have hoped for. Really looking forward to the Clapton Series.

claude77claude77 replied on July 2nd, 2012

Can't wait, once again I must say that Jamplay is the greatest site overt here. I just want to add this: anytime I approach a new artist I don't think that sounding excatly like him is the most important think, I want to learn from him and make it my own playing. Thank a lot jamplay

eandy5000eandy5000 replied on July 2nd, 2012

Can't wait I love Brendan's series on the Rolling Stones

SirstratSirstrat replied on July 1st, 2012

When When?

dignindignin replied on July 1st, 2012

I look forward to much more of this. I think that the approach of " in the style of" is a much more fruitful approach. As an added value, you avoid the copyright stuff.

spacastlespacastle replied on July 1st, 2012

Reaallly looking forward to this series. Thanks Brendan.

pattydpattyd replied on June 30th, 2012

Hi Brendan, My first introduction to Eric Clapton was in the John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers (Beano Album) when it first came out. Getting hooked on the album prompted me to see Cream at the Fillmore when they came to America back in the late 60’s and a second time not long after at Winterland. My point of all this is that first night I saw him, I was so overwhelmed by his playing, (the only way I can describe it is – a raging blaze) that it inspired me to want to play guitar. It took many years before I got around to doing it, but there is no doubt what has led me up to this point. Thank you for putting this series together, I will enjoy it thoroughly.

Brendan.BurnsBrendan.Burns replied on July 1st, 2012

@pattyd, you are a very lucky person. Raging blaze indeed.

questraonioquestraonio replied on June 30th, 2012

Wow! That's a teaser...

stratmusicstratmusic replied on June 30th, 2012

This is going to be EXCELLENT!! I am so glad Brendan is doing this too...couldn't ask for a better instructor for it!

mitkomitko replied on June 30th, 2012

YES! Thaaank youuuuu!

Brendan.BurnsBrendan.Burns replied on June 29th, 2012

I am so excited this is up and happening!!!!!

thesnowdogthesnowdog replied on June 29th, 2012

Nice to have you back Brendan.

T RussT Russ replied on June 29th, 2012

I'm with you carollb, I'm going to soak this up like a sponge. Thanks Brendan!!

carollbcarollb replied on June 29th, 2012

At last! Thanks Brendan!

Style of Eric Clapton

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Brendan Burns delves in to the stylistic playing of Eric Clapton.



Lesson 1

Series Overview

Introducing the style of Eric Clapton lesson series. In this series of lessons, Brendan Burns takes an arrangement based look at the life and growth of this prolific guitarist. Starting with the Yardbirds...

Length: 5:41 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Lesson 2

The Yardbirds #1

In this first Style of Eric Clapton lesson, Brendan starts with the beginning of Eric's playing with a look at a tune from The Yardbirds. Here, you'll lay the framework of the blues structure and learn...

Length: 47:25 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 3

The Yardbirds #2

Brendan introduces a fast blues and the Bo Diddley beat - important components of Clapton's playing in the Yardbirds. He ends the lesson by breaking down Clapton's early solo work.

Length: 17:23 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 4

The Yardbirds #3

In the third Yardbirds lesson, Brendan goes over another tune in the style of this group. He explores how Clapton approaches and structures guitar solos.

Length: 34:48 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 5

The Yardbirds #4

Brendan Burns is back with another "in the style of" tune from The Yardbirds. In this lesson, Brendan discusses how Clapton is now starting to incorporate rock elements into a traditional blues sound.

Length: 28:36 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 6

The Yardbirds #5

In the 5th lesson in The Yardbirds chunk of material, Brendan discusses the Rock elements that Clapton begins to add to his blues playing.

Length: 19:07 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 7

The Yardbirds #6

In this final lesson detailing Eric Clapton's history with the Yardbirds, Brendan discusses additional lead techniques. Specifically, he covers triplet and bending ideas that Clapton has started to employ...

Length: 21:08 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 8

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers #1

Eric Clapton has now left the Yardbirds and is going back to his core as a solid traditional blues player. He hooks up with John Mayall and continues to add influence from artists like Son House. In this...

Length: 64:04 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 9

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers #2

In this lesson of epic proportions, Brendan goes over a new "in the style of" tune that really shows off Clapton's true blues playing.

Length: 120:46 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 10

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers #3

In lesson 10, Brendan continues to delve into Clapton's playing during his years with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. In this "style of" tune, he takes a look at how Freddie King influenced Clapton....

Length: 35:28 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 11

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers #4

In the eleventh lesson of the Style of Eric Clapton series, Brendan discusses Otis Rush's influence on Clapton's playing. Again, he provides an "in the style of tune" that covers rhythmic, melodic, and...

Length: 28:49 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 12

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers #5

In the fifth lesson covering Eric's playing with John Mayall, Brendan takes another look at a Robert Johnson inspired tune.

Length: 38:04 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only

About Brendan Burns View Full Biography Brendan has been passionate about music since childhood. He began his studies on trumpet, in elementary school, and then moved to guitar as a teenager. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music, and has studied with Norm Zocher, Joe Stump, Bret Willmott, Bob Pilkington, Jay Weik, Tim Miller, & Charlie Banacos.

While at Berklee, Brendan was a member of the Music Mentoring Program, teaching private lessons to gifted high school students. He is currently teaches, and is chair of the guitar department at Brookline Music School. Brendan also teaches guitar for Tune Foolery & privately at his home in Cambridge, MA.

Along with educating, Brendan plays out often as a Solo Guitarist, performing standards, pop, and classical repertoire. He has recorded and played with the chamber-fusion band Ra Quintent, and as well as Vessela Stoyanova's Eastern Stories Under Western Skies Project. Brendan also performs as a leader, director and sideman for various Boston art-rock projects, and is former member of MIT's Gamelan Galak Tika.

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