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The Blues Guitar Show

Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear.Covering all the genres in the Blues world from Delta to Rockabilly.Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey!I"m a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on a mission

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Episode #245 Life and Legacy: The Muddy Waters Story

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/09/08

In this extended deep-dive, we explore the life, music, and legacy of Muddy Waters—the man who electrified the Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock ’n’ roll. From his early days on Stovall Plantation to his rise in Chicago with Chess Records, we trace his journey through iconic recordings like ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ and ‘Mannish Boy,’ his groundbreaking performance at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival, and the transatlantic collaborations of The London Muddy Waters Sessions. We’ll break d...

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18:49

Episode #244 Why Do We All Use Standard Tuning?!

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/09/01

Why is the guitar tuned in such a strange way and what can we learn from it? Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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10:38

Episode #243 Is This Hack the Answer to Instantly...

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/08/25

In today's episode we're back talking about chord tones! I talk you through some great shaoes and approaches for adding these to your blues licks to create instantly better sounding solos. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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18:08

Episode #242 Why You Should Study Bo Diddly

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2025/08/18

One of the most underrated guitarists of the 50s/60s. Bo Diddly gave us so much more than an iconic beat - in this episode I talk you through his classic song Roadrunner and talk about why hes awesome. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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17:05

Episode #241 Finding a Guitar Tone - Common Mistakes

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/08/11

We're all chasing that illusive tone! In this episode I talk you through my process of creating a solid guitar tone that I can use for playing shows. We also talk through common mistakes and what not to do! Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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21:38

Episode #240 Are Traditional Amps DEAD!?

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/08/04

In this episode we explore Digital amp modellers vs traditional amps. This is going to be a contentious one - are you team tube amp or team software Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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10:58

Episode #239 Minor Triads For Blues Solos

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/07/28

In this episode I talk you through three great triad shapes for playing blues solos in the key of G Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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12:08

Episode #238 Open G Slide Playing

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/07/21

In this episode I give you some useful tips for playing slide in Open G and talk you through a couple of classic Muddy Waters riffs. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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20:28

Episode #237 Oasis VS Ozzy The Battle For Britain

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/07/14

In this episode I'm talking about the Oasis reunion vs the Ozzy Farewell show from last weekend. I'll be reacting to some clips and talking about testing gear in Denmark St. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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10:59

Episode #236 Chuck Berry - Maybellene Simplified

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/07/07

In this episode we're doing some Chuck Berry appreciation and learning a simplified version of the classic Maybellene. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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10:21

Episode #235 Sound Test - Does Your PLECTRUM Make a...

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/06/30

In this episode I am demoing 4 different picks to see if the size, shaoe and material actually affect the sound. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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14:35

Episode #234 How Songs Are Built & Modes

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/06/23

Today we are discussing the theory behind how songs are built and what role the modes have to play in that and I even demo a little Grateful Dead for ya. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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19:12

Episode #233 Tips For Going To A Blues Jam

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/06/16

In this episode I'm giving you my top 5 tips for going to a blues jam session, we cover what to learn ahead of time, what to do when you get there and why jam sessions are a great practice tool. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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17:51

Episode #232 How Well Do You Know Your Fretboard?!

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/06/09

In this episode I talk you through my approaches to learning the fretboard and the 3 levels of fretboard knowledge. How well do you know your guitar neck? Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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Episode #231 Single Coil VS Humbucker

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/06/02

In this episode I'm doing a side-by-side shootout of a single coil pickup vs a humbucker. We get into how they differ, why they sound different and which one is best for you. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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17:12

Episode #230 Is Blues the Oldest Music in the World?!

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/05/26

Is the minor pentatonic scale over 3 thousand years old..... Probably not but today we are discussing the one scale to rule them all. We get into why the minor pentatonic scale is so heavily used for blues, where it comes from and what you should take from that. Should be a fun one! Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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16:38

Episode #229 The Great Slide Comparison of 2025

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/05/19

In this episode I'm lining up my slide collection (or some of it) and giving you a straight side-by-side tone comparison. I talk about different slide materials, makes and sizes, featuring handmade slides like the Diamond Bottle Neck hand-blown glass slide and the Delta Lizard - Delta Howler slide as well as Dunlop slides and the Magslide. Let me know which one you like best ben@thebluesguitarshow.com Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons f...

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Episode #228 Why You Should Be Listening to Hubert...

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/05/12

In this episode I along with cameos from Keith Richards and Stevie Ray himself are taking a deep dive into Hubert Sumlin, his playing, guitars of choice and influence over the blues and rock world. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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Episode #227 Why You're Not Getting Better at Guitar

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/05/05

In this episode we talk about the 'how' and 'what' of guitar practice. I lay out how to approach your practicing and what you need to be working on to improve. If you're feeling stuck with your playing at all, this ones for you! Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

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🔒 Lesson #107 Playing Solo Lead

The Blues Guitar Show ·

2025/05/02

Subscriber-only episode In this lesson we are looking at how to play lead lines.....on your own! That's right, we're tackling simple positions you can use to play through chord changes to hint at a chord sequence and make your playing more melodic. Head to the Gdrive folder for this weeks tabs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13zmV0E6uQ1O4nrfeiZnH3qxjh3JdpsHn?usp=drive_link To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become ...

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