Learn Blues Guitar Styles
DISCOVER KEYSTYLES OF THE GREATS
What do Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and BB King have in common? Legendary skills in blues guitar, and the confidence to make the style their own. In our flexible, online blues guitar course, expert guitarist Justin Sandercoe guides you through the history of blues and shares the key techniques and players of six iconic styles.
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ONLINE COURSE BLUES GUITAR STYLES
Created by Justin Sandercoe one of the world’s most influential guitar teachers, he has produced thousands of online guitar lessons and inspired millions of guitar players for the past 20 years.
Through videos, reading, notations, backing tracks and more, discover the language, history and techniques that have shaped the blues across the years.
You’ll cover influences like jazz and rock, learn techniques from curls to bends, and blend skills, knowledge and sound to put it all together and succeed in playing blues music.
BLUES GUITAR COURSE OVERVIEW
Split into 6 modules over 41 lessons, each covering a unique blues style like Texas Blues or British Blues, you can do it all at your own pace. To further hone your technique, try the free monthly masterclasses or optional upgrades, like 121 mentoring or music lessons. It’s the perfect course for guitarists looking to broaden their skills or try something new.
Once you’ve finished the six modules in this step-by-step course, you’ll have practical knowledge and authentic skills – and sound like you’ve been playing the blues for years!
LEARN TO WRITE A BLUES SONG
- 41 Unique lessons across 6 packed modules
- The Blues Guitar Styles course created Justin Sandercoe
- Learn at you own pace in your own time
- HD video industry insider hints & tips
- Immersive interactive learning
- Certificate on completion
- Downloadable lesson guides
- Lifetime access
- Mobile friendly platform
- Access to a live session masterclass
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Modules in this course
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Begin your mastery of the blues with the Texas Blues, a style influenced by jazz, swing, blues rock and Southern rock. Learn how and when to use a looper, discover legendary licks and rhythms, and be inspired by greats like Freddy King and Lightnin’ Hopkins.
The inspiration behind 1960s beat groups like the Rolling Stones, get to grips with the Chicago Blues, exploring hallmarks like blues curls, and the licks and rhythms of artists like Hubert Sumlin and Muddy Waters.
After many Texas Blues players relocated to California, a new style was born: the West Coast Blues. Uncover its jazz and jump blues influence, learn how to perform bending techniques, and emulate the style of iconic guitarists like Johnny Watson and T Bone Walker.
With roots in the Deep South, the Memphis Blues was an early influencer of R&B music. Find out how to perform more extreme bending techniques, and learn from the kings of the blues: Albert King and BB King.
A cousin to the American Blues of the 60s, the British Blues brought the style more mainstream. There’s plenty to learn and master on this module, like vibrato techniques, and the licks and rhythms of legends like Peter Green and Eric Clapton.
Get acquainted with more modern blues heroes, like Johnny Winter Licks and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In this final module, you’ll perform string muting techniques, and recap bending, vibrato and looping for more polished playing.
- Blues Guitar Styles1Texas Blues
Begin your mastery of the blues with the Texas Blues, a style influenced by jazz, swing, blues rock and Southern rock. Learn how and when to use a looper, discover legendary licks and rhythms, and be inspired by greats like Freddy King and Lightnin’ Hopkins.
2Chicago BluesThe inspiration behind 1960s beat groups like the Rolling Stones, get to grips with the Chicago Blues, exploring hallmarks like blues curls, and the licks and rhythms of artists like Hubert Sumlin and Muddy Waters.
3West Coast BluesAfter many Texas Blues players relocated to California, a new style was born: the West Coast Blues. Uncover its jazz and jump blues influence, learn how to perform bending techniques, and emulate the style of iconic guitarists like Johnny Watson and T Bone Walker.
4Memphis BluesWith roots in the Deep South, the Memphis Blues was an early influencer of R&B music. Find out how to perform more extreme bending techniques, and learn from the kings of the blues: Albert King and BB King.
5British BluesA cousin to the American Blues of the 60s, the British Blues brought the style more mainstream. There’s plenty to learn and master on this module, like vibrato techniques, and the licks and rhythms of legends like Peter Green and Eric Clapton.
6Late Texas BluesGet acquainted with more modern blues heroes, like Johnny Winter Licks and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In this final module, you’ll perform string muting techniques, and recap bending, vibrato and looping for more polished playing.
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“Very good course. I’m developing my blues phrasing above what I expected.”
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“This online guitar course is a great fit for my current skill level and for where I want to be as a guitar player.”
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“Exactly what I need at this time in my music journey! Wanted to branch out from my usual playing and this has really helped push that along.”
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Upon Completion Of This Course You’ll:
Understand the blues scale
The blues scale is a musical scale often used in blues, rock, and jazz. The scale consists of numerous notes played in a specific order for a characteristic “bluesy” sound.
You’ll learn all the different notes essential for blues music, including the minor pentatonic scale – the most popular chord progression. By understanding how to use the blues scale, musicians can add a new level of depth and feeling to their playing.
Be able to go from learning blues guitar to playing blues music
Once you understand the technical elements of blues guitar playing, you’ll be able to put it into practice and create your own blues riff, backing track or combine the style with your current music.
Have an excellent foundation to explore other genres of music
Playing guitar is one thing, but learning the vital elements of blues licks will open up more opportunities. Blues forms the basis of other musical styles, including rock, so by learning it, you can gain a deeper understanding of how each note and riff contributes to a song.
Learn everything you need to know
Blues is a genre that will never go out of fashion, and in this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about it. From the guitar chords to what makes the genre so unique, you’ll get to grips with blues music like never before.
Take your playing to new levels
Whether you want to learn how to incorporate blues riffs into your rock music, or want to master the art of slide guitar licks this course will take your playing to new levels and is suitable for beginners.
Thinking about this online music course?
- WHICH BLUES GUITARISTS WILL WE STUDY?
The course covers all of the favourite blues guitar legends, including Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker and many more!
- WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS COURSE AND THE BLUES RHYTHM GUITAR COURSE?
The Blues Guitar Styles course takes you on an in-depth journey through blues guitar playing. Each chapter will explore a different blues guitar style and blues guitarist legend, such as BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You’ll learn tips and tricks throughout to help you explore their musical techniques so that you can begin incorporating some of their legendary blues guitar playing into your own music.
- IS THIS A BEGINNER COURSE?
This course suitable for foundation to lower intermediate level players. So a little more intermediate-level than our Blues Rhythm Guitar course. If you’re not sure which option is best for you, why not purchase our blues guitar course bundle to support your ongoing blues guitar journey?
- DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE BACKING TRACKS?
Yes. This course includes a range of backing tracks for you to download and play along to – much like our Blues Rhythm Guitar course. You’ll also receive a range of case studies and lead sheets to support your blues guitar learning journey.
- WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I SIGN UP FOR AN ELEVATE COURSE?
Expect something highly engaging! Elevate courses are packed full of interactive learning elements. You’ll have access to video and written lessons, and will use diagrams, case studies and insider hints and tips in your studies. Once you’ve completed an Elevate course, you’ll have lifetime access to all information shared, meaning you can revisit your course materials whenever you like.
- HOW CAN I PAY FOR A COURSE?
We offer a range of payment methods for your course, including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can even use PayPal credit to spread your payments.
- CAN I BUNDLE COURSES TOGETHER?
Yes. In fact, many of our courses are designed to be taken together as a bundle, allowing you to progress your skill level in a particular area from beginner to intermediate. Explore our Elevate bundle offers to find your perfect course bundle.
- WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY COURSE?
If you have any questions about your course, please send an email to hello@icmp-elevate.com. We aim to respond to all emails within 24 hours – if not sooner! You can also call our admissions team on 020 7328 0222
- WHAT DO I RECEIVE WHEN I FINISH MY COURSE?
Once you’ve completed all your course lessons, you’ll be awarded a certificate found on your dashboard page, which you can download and share.
- DO I REALLY GET LIFETIME ACCESS?
Yes – you absolutely do! Elevate courses are designed to be revisited, so you can reuse the course material to practice, develop and continue to improve. As long as you have an account with us, you’ll have access to all the courses you’ve purchased.
- When can I begin my course?
You can start whenever you’re ready! Elevate courses are accessed on demand, so you can start and pause your learning at any time. There are no deadlines to begin or complete your course by, so you can progress your studies when it suits you. All course materials are yours to keep, so you can take the course again further down the track if you’d like.
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Meet your tutor Justin
Justin Sandercoe
Justin Sandercoe is a UK-based guitarist who is one of the world’s most influential guitar teachers. He has produced thousands of online guitar lessons and inspired millions of guitar players for the past 20 years. Guitar legends Brian May, Mark Knopfler and Tommy Emmanuel have all applauded Justin’s teaching style and lessons, recommending him for his comprehensive, inspiring lessons and deep insight and knowledge of guitar. He regularly contributes to well-known guitar magazines.
“Getting Up and playing a blues jam is a right-of-passage for all guitarists, but how to decide what to play? I wanted to write a course that helped guitarists understand the typical ‘jobs’ that guitarists do in the rhythm section, and by using lots of examples, show how they fit together. The aim is to give players the toolkit and confidence to sign up, get up, and jam with the band!”
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