While the rhythm guitarist focuses on song structure and accompaniment, lead guitar playing focuses on melody lines, solos, and improvisation. Take a look below to check out the different teachers that cover lead concepts & techniques. You can scope out the entire series or sample it out by clicking to view the free lesson.
It can be common for guitar players to take an exaggerated stance on technique. Some seem allergic to anything perceived as overly technical, and shun learning extended techniques. Others make virtuosity the core aspect of their playing, but overlook writing…
Tired of playing the same old things when it's time for you to take a solo? Prashant's methodical approach to breaking out of normal patterns and making traditional 'guitar-isms' sound fresh and new will give your playing new legs.
Dennis Hodges blends conceptual lead instruction for developing solos, improvising, and harmonizing along with lead techniques such as legato, sweeping, and alternate picking.