Blues is more than just a genre — it’s the foundation of countless musical styles, from jazz and country to rock and soul. In this deep and expansive course, veteran guitarist and educator Eric Madis delivers a comprehensive exploration of electric blues guitar playing, tracing its evolution through the licks, styles, and sounds of legendary artists like Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Freddie King, and many more.
Across more than 200 video lessons, you’ll dive into classic blues shuffles, phrasing concepts, slide techniques, turnarounds, and expressive melodic ideas that form the backbone of the blues tradition. Eric breaks down each concept with historical context and modern application, guiding you through iconic riffs, essential scales and modes, advanced licks, and nuanced improvisational techniques. You’ll learn to solo in various positions, incorporate chord substitutions, master minor and dominant 7th arpeggios, and explore the expressive potential of slide guitar.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your lead playing, deepen your understanding of blues harmony, or develop a truly authentic electric blues voice, this course is your roadmap. With lessons rooted in tradition but aimed at elevating your creative expression, Electric Blues for Guitarists is essential for any guitarist serious about their blues education.
What you'll learn
Apply hammer-ons to bass licks with proper technique
Use efficient chord voicing transitions
Perform a blues turnaround with triplet feel
Execute proper shuffle rhythm with consistent downstrokes