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The Session Guitarists’ Playbook
How The Pros Multi-Track and Layer Guitar Treatments
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About this course
Sol Philcox-Littlefield is a widely respected and massively talented Nashville session guitarist. His credits include over 60 platinum and 300 gold records, making him one of the most sought-after session guitarists in the industry. Known for his ability to blend genres seamlessly, Sol's work spans country, blues, rock, and pop, showcasing his mastery of tone, technique, and musical expression.
Honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Sol’s recording, arranging, and performing expertise makes him exceptionally qualified to guide you through the enlightening curriculum for his first masterclass with TrueFire, The Session Guitarists’ Playbook.
”I will detail many of my unique approaches to recording guitar tracks, as well as share some secrets of the trade to help take your skills to the next level and put you on a path to becoming an accomplished A-list session musician if that’s your aspiration.
I recorded four songs that cover a variety of modern genres. We will explore various approaches to multitracking and layering full guitar treatments in exactly the same way that I would on a commercial session.
Along the way, we’ll cover how home recording has evolved, what to expect in a modern studio environment, how to start getting work as a session player, tips for dialing in tones and effects, and more.”
You’ll have TrueFire’s interactive learning tools at your fingertips to customize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
The demonstrations and performances are tabbed, notated, and synced to the video lessons with controls for looping, slow motion, fretboard animation, and other tools designed to accelerate your progress.
You’ll also get the tab and standard notation files to print out, downloadable Guitar Pro files to edit and backing tracks to practice and record with.
Grab your guitar, and let’s dig in with Sol Philcox-Littlefield!
Honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Sol’s recording, arranging, and performing expertise makes him exceptionally qualified to guide you through the enlightening curriculum for his first masterclass with TrueFire, The Session Guitarists’ Playbook.
”I will detail many of my unique approaches to recording guitar tracks, as well as share some secrets of the trade to help take your skills to the next level and put you on a path to becoming an accomplished A-list session musician if that’s your aspiration.
I recorded four songs that cover a variety of modern genres. We will explore various approaches to multitracking and layering full guitar treatments in exactly the same way that I would on a commercial session.
Along the way, we’ll cover how home recording has evolved, what to expect in a modern studio environment, how to start getting work as a session player, tips for dialing in tones and effects, and more.”
You’ll have TrueFire’s interactive learning tools at your fingertips to customize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
The demonstrations and performances are tabbed, notated, and synced to the video lessons with controls for looping, slow motion, fretboard animation, and other tools designed to accelerate your progress.
You’ll also get the tab and standard notation files to print out, downloadable Guitar Pro files to edit and backing tracks to practice and record with.
Grab your guitar, and let’s dig in with Sol Philcox-Littlefield!
What you'll learn
- Using effects strategically for section differentiation
- Learning how to create dramatic section transitions
- Learning to respond to vocals and drums for arrangement decisions
- Understand how to approach a modern country-pop production
- Developing ability to anticipate production needs
Release date: 10/10/2024 • 5h 35m runtime
Sample lessons
Go On, Git | Rhythm Guitar 1
Performance
Banned Ranchero
Overview & Chord Charting
Banned Ranchero | Rhythm Guitar 1
Concept and Approach
Banned Ranchero | Rhythm Guitar 1
Performance
What's included
57 lessons • 25 charts • 19 Jam Tracks
The Session Guitarists’ Playbook
Hey, I'm Sol Philcox-Littlefield. Welcome to the Session Guitarist's Playbook. I have been working in Nashville as a session guitarist for over 15 years, and I've played on over 60 platinum and 300 gold records, and been personally honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame. In this intensive course, I'm going to break down in detail my unique approach to recording guitar tracks, as well as share some universal trade secrets that can help you on your journey toward becoming an A-list session player.
I have recorded four unique songs that cover a variety of modern genres, which we are going to use to explore various approaches to multi-tracking and layering techniques. Full guitar treatments in exactly the same way that I would on a real commercial session. We'll cover how home recording has evolved, what to expect in a modern studio environment, how to start getting work as a session player, tips for dialing in tones and effects, and much more.
So if you're ready, let's dig in!
I have recorded four unique songs that cover a variety of modern genres, which we are going to use to explore various approaches to multi-tracking and layering techniques. Full guitar treatments in exactly the same way that I would on a real commercial session. We'll cover how home recording has evolved, what to expect in a modern studio environment, how to start getting work as a session player, tips for dialing in tones and effects, and much more.
So if you're ready, let's dig in!
The State of Modern Session Recording
Being a session player today can take on two main forms: the traditional method, where musicians gather in a studio, hear a song for the first time, write a chart, and play as a band, and the more modern remote approach, where tracks are sent via email and worked on individually. The latter is increasingly common, with many records made remotely, especially as songs can go viral quickly, requiring fast production. Remote work offers flexibility, allowing musicians to contribute from anywhere, and it's a great way for newcomers to start. Musicians can find opportunities on platforms like Airgigs or Fiverr, working across a range of genres and styles. The key to success is making yourself available and gaining experience across different types of music, from pop to jazz to commercials.
Go On, Git
This 11-part lesson series breaks down the process of preparing and recording two rhythm guitar parts and one lead guitar part for a song. Starting with listening to an mp3 or demo, the series demonstrates how to create a Nashville number chart to capture the song's arrangement and stylistic elements. You'll learn to identify key sections, such as verses, choruses, and bridges, and how to notate key movements like pushes and turnarounds. Each video covers important details like interpreting quick chord changes, working with split bars, and dynamically adjusting your playing. The series concludes by walking through the guitar parts in detail, helping you develop versatile approaches for recording in both studio and remote settings.
Go On, Git | Rhythm Guitar 1
This 11-part lesson series breaks down the process of preparing and recording two rhythm guitar parts and one lead guitar part for a song. Starting with listening to an mp3 or demo, the series demonstrates how to create a Nashville number chart to capture the song's arrangement and stylistic elements. You'll learn to identify key sections, such as verses, choruses, and bridges, and how to notate key movements like pushes and turnarounds. Each video covers important details like interpreting quick chord changes, working with split bars, and dynamically adjusting your playing. The series concludes by walking through the guitar parts in detail, helping you develop versatile approaches for recording in both studio and remote settings.
Go On, Git | Rhythm Guitar 1
This 11-part lesson series breaks down the process of preparing and recording two rhythm guitar parts and one lead guitar part for a song. Starting with listening to an mp3 or demo, the series demonstrates how to create a Nashville number chart to capture the song's arrangement and stylistic elements. You'll learn to identify key sections, such as verses, choruses, and bridges, and how to notate key movements like pushes and turnarounds. Each video covers important details like interpreting quick chord changes, working with split bars, and dynamically adjusting your playing. The series concludes by walking through the guitar parts in detail, helping you develop versatile approaches for recording in both studio and remote settings.
Go On, Git | Rhythm Guitar 1 | Part 1
This 11-part lesson series breaks down the process of preparing and recording two rhythm guitar parts and one lead guitar part for a song. Starting with listening to an mp3 or demo, the series demonstrates how to create a Nashville number chart to capture the song's arrangement and stylistic elements. You'll learn to identify key sections, such as verses, choruses, and bridges, and how to notate key movements like pushes and turnarounds. Each video covers important details like interpreting quick chord changes, working with split bars, and dynamically adjusting your playing. The series concludes by walking through the guitar parts in detail, helping you develop versatile approaches for recording in both studio and remote settings.
Go On, Git | Rhythm Guitar 1 | Part 2
This 11-part lesson series breaks down the process of preparing and recording two rhythm guitar parts and one lead guitar part for a song. Starting with listening to an mp3 or demo, the series demonstrates how to create a Nashville number chart to capture the song's arrangement and stylistic elements. You'll learn to identify key sections, such as verses, choruses, and bridges, and how to notate key movements like pushes and turnarounds. Each video covers important details like interpreting quick chord changes, working with split bars, and dynamically adjusting your playing. The series concludes by walking through the guitar parts in detail, helping you develop versatile approaches for recording in both studio and remote settings.
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Reviews
6 results
joeyt
Verified buyer
12/03/25
Awesome lesson
a2d1v1
Verified buyer
10/12/25
Great course
I think this course is super helpful for the musician looking to do session work. Picked up a few helpful tips and ideas.
Mark
03/19/25
Excellent insight into studio guitarist thought process
Really like the way this course is constructed, taking nice variety of songs and showing not just what he'd play but explaining the thought process behind the choices of parts and tones. Also particularly enjoyed the slide guitar parts.
LoungeActor
02/08/25
Amazing peek inside the studio world
This course is arranged in a unique and very interesting fashion. It is a peek inside what it must be like in a recording studio when you are brought in as a hired gun. This was amazing - I put my guitar down and just watched.
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