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🎸 Introducing my new book!

From Day 1 to Day Maj7#11 I wanted to make a reference book for common technical questions about the guitar. That way, when you need to look something up, you can find an answer fast and then get back to playing music! I hope you can come back to this book often for help as you are learning songs, taking solos, studying the neck, and otherwise exploring this wild puzzle of an instrument we've chosen. This PDF is formatted for easy navigation on a computer or tablet, and looks great printed,...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Talking Blues in the Monthly Workshop 🎸 This Saturday 3/2, 11am PT (12pm MT) on Zoom This month, I'm breaking down the legendary "B.B. Box." It's a scale shape that B.B. King used throughout his career and it's exactly what B.B. was thinking about during that solo I sent to you earlier this week. So why do I want to share this? I use the B.B. Box every single time I play the blues on the guitar. It's been incredibly valuable knowledge for me and I know you'll dig it. As always, I guarantee...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Want to play the blues? This tasty and accessible blues solo from B.B. King has got something for everyone. He's a big influence on me and I draw from this solo all the time. Fun Fact: B.B. King was my first concert! Interactive transcription via Soundslice This solo is an absolute masterclass in bending. Bending into a note, pre-bending and falling off a note. Big bends, little bends, repeated bends. It gives such a vocal quality to everything B.B. plays. Plus, how often do you hear B.B....

3 months ago • 1 min read

Monthly Online Guitar Workshop Tomorrow, Saturday 2/3, 11am PT (12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET) Bring a question, or just bring yourself! This is my third monthly workshop so far. Thank you to everyone who came out for the first two! You made them awesome. Curious what happens? Generally, I start by leading the group through a guitar exercise that gets the fingers moving and gets music on the mind. Then we open it up for questions and see where we go! I guarantee we'll play some guitar, make some...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Classic Swing Guitar! This is a slick solo arrangement by Jonathan Stout of George Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm." It's got what I like to call "finger gymnastics." Quick slides up and down the neck, ghost chords here and there, plus an energetic time feel. I know this style isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's a really nice challenge if you're looking for one. Check out bars 5-32 in particular, that's the melody. See the arrangement This transcription is currently incomplete, but if you're...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Happy New Year, folks! I hope you are all having a wonderful start to your 2024. Personally, I've been playing lots of guitar and discovering all sorts of new stuff on the fretboard that I'm stoked about. I'm also the proud owner of a new KitchenAid stand mixer. Let me tell you, never have I gone through sugar so quickly. It's been splendid. As for this newsletter, expect more awesome and free guitar arrangements, transcriptions, PDFs, and more to support your guitar playing at home. Plus new...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Monthly Online Guitar Workshop This Saturday 1/6, 11am PT (12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET) Bring a question, or just bring yourself! I guarantee we'll play some guitar, make some noise, and have some fun. Click Here to Register Free to register and attend on Zoom $10-$25 suggested donation (Venmo/Paypal/Zelle) More info about Thomas: www.thomasjennings.net

5 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Holidays 🎁 🎄 I hope you and your family are well and enjoying this special time together. I've got a list of my favorite Christmas albums to freshen up your holiday playlist, plus a surprise gift at the bottom of this email. Christmas Album Recommendations B.B. King // A Christmas Celebration of Hope (Spotify) Thomas’ childhood christmas album The Beach Boys // The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (Spotify) My wife's childhood christmas album Carla Bley // Carla’s Christmas Carols (Spotify)...

5 months ago • 1 min read

A live video from the studio! Along with the brand new website (yay!), I am releasing a cover video of the Lennon/McCartney classic "In My Life". You can watch it on my Media page along with more videos from the bands I play in. I've also got a suggestion to share: How about bringing that guitar on your holiday trip this year? Playing a song for your friends and family can be a lovely memory-maker and it's a fantastic personal challenge for those of us (myself included) who get a little...

5 months ago • 1 min read

Hello folks! Since my move to Seattle, I've been hard at work on a new website and I'm excited to share it with you all today! I'm especially stoked to share the free resources page, where you'll find a whole library of free stuff for music-lovers and guitarists of all levels and styles. See the new website! I'll be in touch again over the next few weeks with more great guitar stuff for you. In the coming year, expect more free resources, more new music, and a brand new lesson video series on...

6 months ago • 1 min read
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