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Brad Henecke was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 5th of 1963. He has been a fan of music for as long as he & his family can remember. You could always find him running around the farm wailing on his cardboard guitar, pretending to be a member of the rock band KISS. Additional inspiration came during his first concert when he got the chance to see Boston & Sammy Hagar in the early 1970's.

This opened up a whole new world of rock and roll music for him; his parents noticed his growing interest in music and enrolled him into guitar lessons when he was 13.

From there he jumped into two years of lessons at a local music store in Cedar Rapids. After discovering Eddie Van Halen, Brad knew that the guitar would always be a part of his life. He took his love throughout the city as he played as a pit musician & jammed at parties for friends.

This made him thirsty for more. He enrolled classes at Kirkwood Community College & also took lessons from the one & only Craig-Erickson (www.craig-erickson.com).

His love for music landed him a gig opening for Molly Hatchet in Cedar Rapids with a band called "Slap & Tickle". He has also played in the Greeley Stampede show for quite a few years with "True North".

Brad is currently playing in Greeley, Colorado with a rock band titled "Ragged Doll". They play a wide variety of music with an emphasis on classic rock from the 60's to present, with Brad playing electric guitar in the five piece lineup.

He currently jams on his all-time favorite guitar: a Paul Reed Smith Custom 24. Beyond guitar, he plays also plays drums & bass guitar. He has also been known to thrash a banjo from time to time. He is still actively playing & passing his 31 years of playing experience on to others (you!). (Less)

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Brad's Contributions to JamPlay.com

Brad Henecke has 100 videos at JamPlay, with 19 beginner lessons, 66 intermediate lessons, 1 song lesson and 14 Lick & Riff Library entries. Use the tabs below to learn more.

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Beginner Electric Guitar with Brad Henecke

Brad Henecke starts you on your journey into the world of the electric guitar with this beginner oriented lesson series.

Lesson 1

Buying a Guitar

Brad Henecke gives some thoughts on buying a guitar and related accessories. A perfect...

Length: 10:06
Lesson 2

Hand Stretches

In this lesson, Brad Henecke covers the important topic of hand stretches. Failure to...

Length: 3:30
Lesson 3

Using a Tuner

Brad Henecke talks about different kinds of guitar tuners, including his personal favorites...

Length: 10:30
Lesson 4

Fifth Fret Tuning Method

Brad demonstrates how to use a tuning fork and the famous fifth fret tuning method.

Length: 5:42
Lesson 5

Single String Picking

Brad Henecke explains how to properly hold the pick. He also provides several single...

Length: 10:19
Lesson 6

The Language of Music

In this lesson, Brad talks about the language of music and introduces the chromatic scale.

Length: 6:11
Lesson 7

Learning Chords

In this lesson, Brad Henecke introduces the concept of playing chords. He teaches the...

Length: 9:54
Lesson 8

Rhythm Patterns

Now that you have a few chords under your belt, Brad Henecke discusses some relatively...

Length: 7:05
Lesson 9

Two New Chords

In this lesson, Brad introduces the C major and G major chords. Every guitarist must...

Length: 16:01
Lesson 10

A Minor Chord

Brad introduces the A minor chord and teaches a chord progression to go along with it.

Length: 7:24
Lesson 11

D Minor Chord

Brad Henecke introduces the D minor chord and several chord progressions.

Length: 7:06
Lesson 12

The E Minor Chord

Brad Henecke introduces the E minor chord and teaches several chord progressions that...

Length: 5:18
Lesson 13

The A7 Chord

Brad Henecke introduces the A7 chord and teaches three chord progressions that can be...

Length: 4:56
Lesson 14

The D7 Chord

In this lesson Brad Henecke teaches the D7 chord and several useful chord progressions.

Length: 4:49
Lesson 15

The E7 Chord

Brad Henecke teaches the E7 chord and teaches several exciting examples to be used as...

Length: 5:54
Lesson 16

The G7 Chord

Brad Henecke teaches the G7 chord as well as several useful chord progressions.

Length: 5:07
Lesson 17

The B7 Chord

Brad Henecke teaches the B7 chord and several useful chord progressions.

Length: 4:42
Lesson 18

The C7 Chord

Brad Henecke introduces the C7 chord as well as several useful chord progressions.

Length: 4:17
Lesson 19

The F Major Chord

Brad Henecke introduces one of the more difficult beginner chords, F major. He shows how...

Length: 5:18

Rock Guitar with Brad Henecke

Rock

In this Phase 2 series Brad Henecke will school you in the art of rock guitar. You will not only learn how to play some of your favorite songs in this series, but you will also learn how to create your own.

Lesson 1

Basic Rock Guitar

This lesson covers the absolute basics of rock guitar. Learn about the electric guitar,...

Length: 52:09
Lesson 2

Learning Chords

The first step of your rock guitar experience is learning some of the more popular chords...

Length: 42:30
Lesson 3

Barre Chords and More

Brad Henecke introduces common strumming patterns and barre chords.

Length: 42:23
Lesson 4

Your First Song

In this lesson Brad covers some of the more advanced barre chord shapes. He applies these...

Length: 41:31
Lesson 5

Blues and Scales

Rock has its roots in the blues. Brad helps you explore the wonderful world of blues...

Length: 48:14
Lesson 6

Tricks and Lead

This lesson is all about specific techniques used by lead guitarists.

Length: 52:02
Lesson 7

Jammin With Scales

This lesson details how to improvise with the blues scale.

Length: 27:27
Lesson 8

3 Songs

In this fun lesson, Brad Henecke teaches you riffs from 3 classic rock songs.

Length: 28:28
Lesson 9

Power Chords

Power chords help give rock music that "punch you in the face" feel. Learn basic power...

Length: 13:22
Lesson 10

2 New Songs

Are you ready to learn "Ain't Talking About Love" by Van Halen and "You Shook Me All Night...

Length: 27:32
Lesson 11

Pentatonic Scale

In this lesson Brad teaches the first pattern of the minor pentatonic scale and explains...

Length: 14:30
Lesson 12

Second Position

Brad covers the second pattern for both the minor blues and minor pentatonic scales....

Length: 9:07
Lesson 13

Message in a Bottle

Learn the classic rock song "Message in a Bottle."

Length: 10:22
Lesson 14

Third Position

This great lesson covers the 3rd fretboard pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues...

Length: 7:19
Lesson 15

Colorful Chord Tension

Brad demonstrates how open strings can be added to chord shapes you are already familiar...

Length: 9:09
Lesson 16

The 4th Position

Brad covers the 4th pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales.

Length: 8:28
Lesson 17

Daytripper

In this lesson Brad demonstrates how to play the Beatles song "Daytripper."

Length: 15:21
Lesson 18

The 5th Position

Brad demonstrates the 5th pattern of the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales. He...

Length: 13:05
Lesson 19

"Brown Eyed Girl"

Learn the classic rock song "Brown Eyed Girl" in this episode of Rock Guitar.

Length: 11:23
Lesson 20

Phrasing

Brad introduces you to the importance of phrasing. Quality phrasing is essential when...

Length: 14:19
Lesson 21

Basics of Tapping

Tapping is an idiomatic guitar technique that offers a unique sound.

Length: 14:34
Lesson 22

Intro to Modes

Learning the modes is essential to the development of your scale vocabulary.

Length: 31:04
Lesson 23

Understanding Chord...

Brad further explains what chord shapes are and how they relate to barre chords.

Length: 10:15
Lesson 24

Natural Harmonics

Learn the right and left hand mechanics involved in playing harmonics.

Length: 13:16
Lesson 25

Advanced Harmonics

Brad covers more advanced harmonic techniques such as harp harmonics, pinch harmonics...

Length: 16:10
Lesson 26

The Dorian Mode

Brad moves on in his modal lesson series to explain the Dorian mode. Includes 2 backing...

Length: 22:00
Lesson 27

Phrygian Mode

Brad explains and demonstrates the Phrygian mode.

Length: 13:33
Lesson 28

The Lydian mode

Brad continues his discussion of the modes. You will learn the Lydian mode in this lesson.

Length: 9:27
Lesson 29

Mixolydian Mode

Brad explains the Mixolydian mode and its practical applications.

Length: 10:00
Lesson 30

The Aeolian Mode

Continuing with his modal lessons, Brad Henecke teaches the Aeolian mode.

Length: 9:09
Lesson 31

The Locrian Mode

The final lesson in our modal series covers the Locrian mode.

Length: 9:00
Lesson 32

The Ace Zone

Brad teaches some licks inspired by Ace Frehley of KISS. Incorporate these licks into...

Length: 7:18
Lesson 33

Learn Licks

In this lesson Brad Henecke teaches you some fun licks that can be used in your own guitar...

Length: 10:00
Lesson 34

Blues Licks

Brad Henecke demonstrates some cool blues licks.

Length: 17:00
Lesson 35

Modes and Scales

Brad Henecke provides an alternate way of comparing modes and scales.

Length: 8:00
Lesson 36

A Different View

In the last lesson, Brad Henecke compared some scales that are major or dominant in quality....

Length: 7:00
Lesson 37

One String Scales

This lesson is all about 1 string scales. Learning scales on 1 string is essential to...

Length: 8:34
Lesson 38

One String Ionian Mode

Brad demonstrates a one string version of the Ionian mode. This lesson demonstrates the...

Length: 7:27
Lesson 39

Aeolian Mode on One...

Brad continues his discussion of single string scales. He explains how to play the Aeolian...

Length: 4:11
Lesson 40

Octave Scales

Brad explains how to locate octaves within scale patterns. He demonstrates a cool lick...

Length: 7:07
Lesson 41

Using Octaves

Brad explains how to use octaves in the context of an exercise. Octaves can also be used...

Length: 5:18
Lesson 42

Harmonic Minor Scale

Brad introduces the harmonic minor scale. He explains how it can be applied to the solo...

Length: 7:00
Lesson 43

Learning by Ear

Brad Henecke provides valuable tips regarding the process of learning songs by ear.

Length: 23:00
Lesson 44

Ear Training Game

Improve your ear training by playing "The Tone Is Right" with Brad Henecke.

Length: 29:00
Lesson 45

Diminished Arpeggio

Brad Henecke explains diminished chords and provides a fun diminished arpeggio exercise.

Length: 19:00
Lesson 46

Understanding Time Signatures

Brad Henecke addresses time signatures.

Length: 10:00
Lesson 47

Diminished Chords

Brad Henecke explains the construction of diminished seventh chords. He also provides...

Length: 10:30
Lesson 48

Open G Tuning

Brad Henecke introduces open G tuning in this lesson.

Length: 23:50
Lesson 49

Drop D Tuning

Brad Henecke introduces drop D tuning in this lesson. He explains many advantages of...

Length: 12:57
Lesson 50

G Major Pentatonic

Brad Henecke teaches the G major pentatonic scale. He demonstrates all 5 patterns and...

Length: 22:50
Lesson 51

Changing Scales with...

In this lesson Brad Henecke talks about changing the pentatonic/blues scales with each...

Length: 11:08
Lesson 52

Mixolydian Scale and...

Brad will show how to use the Mixolydian scale with a blues chord progression.

Length: 6:56
Lesson 53

Gear and Effects

This lesson is all about gear and effects. Brad begins his discussion with power conditioning...

Length: 52:48
Lesson 54

The Wah Pedal

In this lesson, Brad Henecke introduces the wah pedal and demonstrates its many applications.

Length: 15:53

Speed and Technique

Speed and Technique

Technique is extremely important to playing in any style of music. Perfect technique combined with blazing speed can take your playing to a whole new level.

Lesson 1

Series Introduction

Brad introduces his Speed and Technique series.

Length: 1:15
Lesson 2

Picking and Timing

Brad Henecke covers proper picking technique and gives a basic lesson on notes/timing.

Length: 6:10
Lesson 3

Picking and Downstrokes

This lesson is all about the downstroke. Brad discusses technique and shows you how to...

Length: 5:20
Lesson 4

Upstrokes

Brad covers the proper way to perform an upstroke.

Length: 4:16
Lesson 5

Alternate Picking

Brad Henecke covers alternate picking and how it can speed up your guitar playing.

Length: 5:00
Lesson 6

Alternate Picking with...

Brad Henecke presents alternate picking exercises that start with an upstroke.

Length: 3:26
Lesson 7

Sweep Picking

Brad explains the basics of sweep picking in this fun speed building guitar lesson.

Length: 9:00
Lesson 8

Economy Picking

Brad explains the basics of a technique called economy picking.

Length: 5:33
Lesson 9

Series Review

Brad provides a brief review of this series. He gives information regarding why technique...

Length: 2:00
Lesson 10

String Skipping

Brad covers proper string skipping technique and gives you some exercises that will speed...

Length: 8:10
Lesson 11

Hammer-on / Pull-off

This lesson is all about improving speed by applying hammer-ons and pull-offs. Learn...

Length: 11:27
Lesson 12

Hammer-On Lick

Brad Henecke demonstrates a speed building lick that makes heavy use of hammer-ons.

Length: 0:00

Songs with Brad Henecke

In this lesson series Brad Henecke will teach you some of his favorite songs, riffs and pieces to play.

"Hey You"BTO

Brad Henecke covers the classic rocker "Hey You" by BTO.

Length: 10:12

Lick & Riff Library Entries

Our Lick & Riff Video Library can help you break out of your standard techniques, and can inspire your creativity to move your playing forward.

Title Detail Genre Runtime Skill
Unison Bends Brad Henecke shows another amazing blues lick based... Blues Lead 1:28 minutes
Am Pentatonic Lick This lick from the A minor pentatonic scale begins... Blues Lead 1:28 minutes
Basic Blues Lick Brad Henecke teaches a basic blues lick derived from... Blues Lead 1:29 minutes
Blues Bends Brad Henecke shows a blues lick that features several... Blues Lead 2:27 minutes
Pentatonic Lick Brad Henecke shows a fun lick from the A minor pentatonic... Rock Lead 1:45 minutes
Bend and Vibrato Brad Henecke teaches a blues lick in the key of A minor... Blues Lead 3:20 minutes
Cool Blues Bends Brad Henecke teaches a blues lick in the key of A minor... Blues Lead 3:56 minutes
Soulful Blues Brad Henecke teaches a soulful blues lick that uses... Blues Lead 2:00 minutes
Am Blues Lick Brad Henecke demonstrates a blues lick from the A minor... Blues Lead 3:14 minutes
Double Stop Blues Brad Henecke teaches a lick from the A minor blues... Blues Lead 1:34 minutes
Unison Bend Blues Brad Henecke teaches a lick in A minor pentatonic that... Blues Lead 2:00 minutes
Blues Slide Lick Several slides occur within this A minor pentatonic... Blues Lead 2:51 minutes
Long Blues Lick Brad Henecke shows a fairly long blues lick derived... Blues Lead 4:20 minutes
Hendrix Style Blues This is a blues / rock lick with a Hendrix sound. Brad... Blues Lead 3:43 minutes


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