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11/29/25
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Americana Roots: Progression
Interactive Video Songbook and Guitar Masterclass with Keb' Mo'
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About this course
"Keb' Mo' is a living legend, a master of the blues who has inspired generations of musicians with his powerful voice and impeccable guitar playing.“ - Eric Clapton
Few artists in modern music history have embodied the spirit of the blues as fully and creatively as Keb' Mo'. Five GRAMMY awards, fourteen Blues Foundation Awards, and countless chart-topping recordings attest to Keb’s unrivaled contributions to our musical heritage.
Beyond these impressive accolades, Keb’s unwavering commitment to honor the traditions of blues and roots music, while simultaneously pushing its creative boundaries, has rightfully cemented his place among the greatest artists of all time.
"Keb' Mo' is one of the greatest musicians of our time, with a voice that can move mountains and a guitar style that is second to none." - Buddy Guy
We’re honored to welcome Keb' Mo' into the TrueFire Studios' family with his first-ever interactive video songbook and masterclass series, Americana Roots — 10+ hours of video lessons and exclusive performances!
”I’m excited to have this opportunity to pass on what I’ve learned over the many years that I’ve been playing guitar, songwriting, recording, and performing on stage.
I’m using my songs as the framework for the series — it's the best way to give you a true feel for my guitar playing, songwriting and creative process. Each edition focuses on a key stage of my development as an artist.”
AMERICANA ROOTS | ORIGIN Edition
Features 64 multi-angle videos and 10 song performances from Keb’s first two albums; Keb’ Mo’ and Just Like You.
AMERICANA ROOTS | PROGRESSION Edition
Features 54 multi-angle videos and 9 song performances from Keb’s The Door, Big Wide Grin, and Suitcase albums.
AMERICANA ROOTS | EVOLUTION Edition
Features 55 multi-angle videos and 10 songs from Keb’s The Reflection, BLUESAmericana, Oklahoma, and Good To Be albums.
”I’ll demonstrate all of my guitar playing styles from acoustic finger-picking to electric and hardcore blues. I’ll perform 29 of my songs, talk about the inspiration behind them, and demonstrate how I perform them on guitar.
I hope this Americana Roots series will expand your knowledge of music, help you better understand what you already know, and give you the right tools to push your musical journey forward.”
"Keb' Mo' is one of the most important and influential musicians of our time, a true ambassador of the blues." - John Mayer
All Americana Roots editions include desktop and mobile downloads, PLUS lifetime streaming from any device, anywhere, anytime. Tab is synced to videos with looping, slo-mo, zoom and other learning tools.
Grab your guitar, and let’s make some music with Keb' Mo’!
"Keb' Mo' is a national treasure, a true artist who has enriched our musical heritage with his soulful voice, masterful guitar playing, and powerful songwriting.” - Bonnie Raitt
Few artists in modern music history have embodied the spirit of the blues as fully and creatively as Keb' Mo'. Five GRAMMY awards, fourteen Blues Foundation Awards, and countless chart-topping recordings attest to Keb’s unrivaled contributions to our musical heritage.
Beyond these impressive accolades, Keb’s unwavering commitment to honor the traditions of blues and roots music, while simultaneously pushing its creative boundaries, has rightfully cemented his place among the greatest artists of all time.
"Keb' Mo' is one of the greatest musicians of our time, with a voice that can move mountains and a guitar style that is second to none." - Buddy Guy
We’re honored to welcome Keb' Mo' into the TrueFire Studios' family with his first-ever interactive video songbook and masterclass series, Americana Roots — 10+ hours of video lessons and exclusive performances!
”I’m excited to have this opportunity to pass on what I’ve learned over the many years that I’ve been playing guitar, songwriting, recording, and performing on stage.
I’m using my songs as the framework for the series — it's the best way to give you a true feel for my guitar playing, songwriting and creative process. Each edition focuses on a key stage of my development as an artist.”
AMERICANA ROOTS | ORIGIN Edition
Features 64 multi-angle videos and 10 song performances from Keb’s first two albums; Keb’ Mo’ and Just Like You.
AMERICANA ROOTS | PROGRESSION Edition
Features 54 multi-angle videos and 9 song performances from Keb’s The Door, Big Wide Grin, and Suitcase albums.
AMERICANA ROOTS | EVOLUTION Edition
Features 55 multi-angle videos and 10 songs from Keb’s The Reflection, BLUESAmericana, Oklahoma, and Good To Be albums.
”I’ll demonstrate all of my guitar playing styles from acoustic finger-picking to electric and hardcore blues. I’ll perform 29 of my songs, talk about the inspiration behind them, and demonstrate how I perform them on guitar.
I hope this Americana Roots series will expand your knowledge of music, help you better understand what you already know, and give you the right tools to push your musical journey forward.”
"Keb' Mo' is one of the most important and influential musicians of our time, a true ambassador of the blues." - John Mayer
All Americana Roots editions include desktop and mobile downloads, PLUS lifetime streaming from any device, anywhere, anytime. Tab is synced to videos with looping, slo-mo, zoom and other learning tools.
Grab your guitar, and let’s make some music with Keb' Mo’!
"Keb' Mo' is a national treasure, a true artist who has enriched our musical heritage with his soulful voice, masterful guitar playing, and powerful songwriting.” - Bonnie Raitt
What you'll learn
- Navigate chord changes between different key centers
- Master playing straight rhythms against shuffle grooves
- Create rhythmic tension by departing from and rejoining the main groove
- Learn to solo over the chord progression of 'The Door'
- Understand songwriting approaches used in Americana roots music
- Develop performance skills for full song arrangements
Release date: 03/28/2023 • 3h 24m runtime
Sample lessons
Gospel Inspiration
Concept & Demo
Loola Loo
Song Story & Overview
America the Beautiful
Creative Reflections & Insight
Remain Silent
Performance: Director's Cut
What's included
55 lessons • 13 charts • 5 Jam Tracks
Americana Roots: Progression
Hello, I’m Keb' Mo' — Welcome to the "Progression” Edition of Americana Roots!
I’m excited to have this opportunity to pass on to you what I’ve learned myself over the many years that I’ve been playing guitar, songwriting, recording, and performing on stage.
I’m using my songs as the framework for the entire series — it's the best way to give you a true feel for my guitar playing, songwriting and creative process. Each edition focuses on a key stage of my development as an artist.
For this "Progression” Edition, we're going to explore 9 song performances from my The Door, Big Wide Grin, and Suitcase albums.
I'll perform each song, show you how to play them, and share the songwriting approaches I used when creating them. And with the interactive tools provided, you'll be able to practice and play along with me.
So, grab your guitar and join me on this musical journey!
I’m excited to have this opportunity to pass on to you what I’ve learned myself over the many years that I’ve been playing guitar, songwriting, recording, and performing on stage.
I’m using my songs as the framework for the entire series — it's the best way to give you a true feel for my guitar playing, songwriting and creative process. Each edition focuses on a key stage of my development as an artist.
For this "Progression” Edition, we're going to explore 9 song performances from my The Door, Big Wide Grin, and Suitcase albums.
I'll perform each song, show you how to play them, and share the songwriting approaches I used when creating them. And with the interactive tools provided, you'll be able to practice and play along with me.
So, grab your guitar and join me on this musical journey!
The Door
I absolutely love this song because I had the pleasure of writing it with the late Leon Ware, a great songwriter who wrote classics like "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" by Average White Band and the entire Marvin Gaye album, "I Want You." He was my neighbor in LA for a while, and we worked on this song called "The Door" together.
It has a very spiritual undertone to it without actually saying anything about it, which is what I love about it. The changes are fantastic, with blues, gospel, and even some smooth jazz chords. It's a fun thing to play over.
When we were working on it, I remember Leon always had his head in the clouds and would go out onto the balcony of my apartment and just think about things. That's just the kind of person he was.
The song starts with blues changes and then goes into gospel. There's also a whole tone, half tone, and a "big whammy" every now and then. It's hard to explain, but I see the shapes and the chords. It's a simple key of A minor with an occasional A major chord thrown in for fun.
Playing this song always reminds me of Leon and the spiritual nature of it. It's truly one of my favorites.
It has a very spiritual undertone to it without actually saying anything about it, which is what I love about it. The changes are fantastic, with blues, gospel, and even some smooth jazz chords. It's a fun thing to play over.
When we were working on it, I remember Leon always had his head in the clouds and would go out onto the balcony of my apartment and just think about things. That's just the kind of person he was.
The song starts with blues changes and then goes into gospel. There's also a whole tone, half tone, and a "big whammy" every now and then. It's hard to explain, but I see the shapes and the chords. It's a simple key of A minor with an occasional A major chord thrown in for fun.
Playing this song always reminds me of Leon and the spiritual nature of it. It's truly one of my favorites.
The Door
Director's Cut of Keb’s performance of The Door
The Door
Tri-View of Keb’s performance of The Door
The Door
Player POV of Keb’s performance of The Door
The Door
Keb' shares insight and reflects on his creative process for The Door.
Gospel Inspiration
Let’s talk a little bit about the musical journey of my life. Music for me started at church, where my mother insisted that I go every Sunday, whether I wanted to or not. But that builds a spiritual foundation for you in your life, wherever you're going. It's about acknowledging something that is more profound than you are. So when I’m playing music, I’m always looking for the purpose that it serves.
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Reviews
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julseg22
Verified buyer
08/06/25
everything good as always
TKenyon
Verified buyer
06/25/25
Ken Mo , American Roots
Good overall. However, some instructors do a better job of breaking down the phrasing.
Coolman1959
Verified buyer
03/13/25
Keb Mo's American Roots
One of the most insightful music lessons on how to play his songs, and make them your own!
Endure007
Verified buyer
01/23/25
Thank you
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