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A vintage inspired musical destination for guitar aficionados and sticklers for detail when it comes to recreating the magic of jazz, blues and roots music. Accompanying materials available over on my Patreon; patreon.com/AlexFarranGuitar

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The Art of Soulful Major Pentatonic Soloing | Fewer Notes, More Expression

The Art of Soulful Major Pentatonic Soloing | Fewer Notes, More Expression Alex Farran Guitar

13K views - 1 week ago

The Art of Authentic Blues Soloing | Simple B.B & Albert King Ideas | Guitar Lesson

The Art of Authentic Blues Soloing | Simple B.B & Albert King Ideas | Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

18K views - 3 weeks ago

The Art of Playing Blues Alone | Dirty 12-Bar Rhythm & Lead Guitar Essentials!

The Art of Playing Blues Alone | Dirty 12-Bar Rhythm & Lead Guitar Essentials! Alex Farran Guitar

63K views - 1 month ago

Enclosures: Turn Triads into Exotic Jazz Licks! Gypsy Infused Minor Blues Guitar Soloing Lesson!

Enclosures: Turn Triads into Exotic Jazz Licks! Gypsy Infused Minor Blues Guitar Soloing Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

23K views - 1 month ago

Quaker City - Billy Butler Jump Blues Guitar Lesson. Badass Swinging Phrases on a 12 Bar!

Quaker City - Billy Butler Jump Blues Guitar Lesson. Badass Swinging Phrases on a 12 Bar! Alex Farran Guitar

11K views - 1 month ago

"The Night Rider" by Jimmy Bryant & Speedy West. Chords & Melody Western Swing Guitar Lesson w/Tabs!

"The Night Rider" by Jimmy Bryant & Speedy West. Chords & Melody Western Swing Guitar Lesson w/Tabs! Alex Farran Guitar

14K views - 1 month ago

It's a Sin to Tell a Lie - Swing Guitar Masterclass. Chord Melody & Authentic Accompaniment!

It's a Sin to Tell a Lie - Swing Guitar Masterclass. Chord Melody & Authentic Accompaniment! Alex Farran Guitar

12K views - 2 months ago

Delta Blues Fingerpicking in Drop D - How To Create Dark & Swampy Moods (Guitar Lesson + Tabs)

Delta Blues Fingerpicking in Drop D - How To Create Dark & Swampy Moods (Guitar Lesson + Tabs) Alex Farran Guitar

13K views - 2 months ago

Dark End of The Street - Muscle Shoals Chord Melody & Soul Soloing Lesson!

Dark End of The Street - Muscle Shoals Chord Melody & Soul Soloing Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

22K views - 3 months ago

Ashokan Farewell - Melody & Authentic Chords! Acoustic Folk & Appalachian Bluegrass Guitar Lesson!

Ashokan Farewell - Melody & Authentic Chords! Acoustic Folk & Appalachian Bluegrass Guitar Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

16K views - 3 months ago

Sweet Dreams - Twangy Country Guitar Soloing (Triads, Steel Bends & Vintage Tone)

Sweet Dreams - Twangy Country Guitar Soloing (Triads, Steel Bends & Vintage Tone) Alex Farran Guitar

23K views - 3 months ago

Bob Dylan's Beautiful Open Chords & Picking Patterns! Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Lesson

Bob Dylan's Beautiful Open Chords & Picking Patterns! Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

38K views - 4 months ago

More Blues Arpeggios! Solo Over Chord Changes Like A Pro! Lead Guitar Lesson

More Blues Arpeggios! Solo Over Chord Changes Like A Pro! Lead Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

17K views - 4 months ago

Blues Arpeggios - Target The Right Notes When You Solo! Lead Study & Licks on an A7 chord!

Blues Arpeggios - Target The Right Notes When You Solo! Lead Study & Licks on an A7 chord! Alex Farran Guitar

46K views - 5 months ago

Jockey Full of Bourbon - Marc Ribot/Tom Waits lead study! Cuban Americana Jazz Noir Guitar Lesson!

Jockey Full of Bourbon - Marc Ribot/Tom Waits lead study! Cuban Americana Jazz Noir Guitar Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

19K views - 5 months ago

Dirty Open-Position Blues Guitar: Riffs & Licks from the Delta to Hendrix! (Lead Study + TAB)

Dirty Open-Position Blues Guitar: Riffs & Licks from the Delta to Hendrix! (Lead Study + TAB) Alex Farran Guitar

41K views - 5 months ago

How to use Expensive Chords + Jazzy Embellishments to enhance your soul progressions!

How to use Expensive Chords + Jazzy Embellishments to enhance your soul progressions! Alex Farran Guitar

19K views - 6 months ago

“Body and Soul” Jazz Guitar Masterclass: Chord Melody & Harmonic Deep Dive!

“Body and Soul” Jazz Guitar Masterclass: Chord Melody & Harmonic Deep Dive! Alex Farran Guitar

12K views - 6 months ago

Learn Charlie Christian's Fierce Solo + Chords for Honeysuckle Rose. Swing Jazz Bebop Guitar Lesson!

Learn Charlie Christian's Fierce Solo + Chords for Honeysuckle Rose. Swing Jazz Bebop Guitar Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

15K views - 7 months ago

Rhythm Chops; Hendrix-isms, Soul Riffs & Blues Double Stops to level up your Chords! John Mayer vibe

Rhythm Chops; Hendrix-isms, Soul Riffs & Blues Double Stops to level up your Chords! John Mayer vibe Alex Farran Guitar

67K views - 7 months ago

“Bossa Dorado” Gypsy Jazz + Blues Noir Lead Study! Electrify your solos with dark latin flourishes!

“Bossa Dorado” Gypsy Jazz + Blues Noir Lead Study! Electrify your solos with dark latin flourishes! Alex Farran Guitar

14K views - 8 months ago

The Beatles “Across The Universe” Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson. Unaccompanied Acoustic Arrangement!

The Beatles “Across The Universe” Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson. Unaccompanied Acoustic Arrangement! Alex Farran Guitar

11K views - 8 months ago

Charlie Parker’s “Donna Lee” - Jazz Masterclass! Melody, Chords & Analysis Bebop Guitar Lesson + TAB

Charlie Parker’s “Donna Lee” - Jazz Masterclass! Melody, Chords & Analysis Bebop Guitar Lesson + TAB Alex Farran Guitar

27K views - 9 months ago

Open Chord Magic Tricks - Make basic chords beautiful & interesting! (Acoustic Folk Guitar Lesson)

Open Chord Magic Tricks - Make basic chords beautiful & interesting! (Acoustic Folk Guitar Lesson) Alex Farran Guitar

36K views - 9 months ago

Travis Picking the Blues – Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson with Tabs (Sound Complete on Your Own!)

Travis Picking the Blues – Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson with Tabs (Sound Complete on Your Own!) Alex Farran Guitar

207K views - 10 months ago

Low Triads - Dark & Rich Textures for Blues, Gospel, Soul & Americana Guitar!

Low Triads - Dark & Rich Textures for Blues, Gospel, Soul & Americana Guitar! Alex Farran Guitar

26K views - 10 months ago

Magic Sam's Minor Blues Groove + Soloing study from basic to advanced! Mojo-Filled Guitar Lesson!

Magic Sam's Minor Blues Groove + Soloing study from basic to advanced! Mojo-Filled Guitar Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

27K views - 11 months ago

Blues Double Stops - Mixolydian Magic! Explained & Applied to a 12 Bar | Essential Guitar Lesson

Blues Double Stops - Mixolydian Magic! Explained & Applied to a 12 Bar | Essential Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

37K views - 11 months ago

Bring it On Down to My House Honey - Junior Barnard's Killer Western Swing Solo + chords!

Bring it On Down to My House Honey - Junior Barnard's Killer Western Swing Solo + chords! Alex Farran Guitar

24K views - 11 months ago

Moonlight in Vermont - Jazz Chord Melody Guitar Lesson. Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel & Jim Hall style

Moonlight in Vermont - Jazz Chord Melody Guitar Lesson. Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel & Jim Hall style Alex Farran Guitar

19K views - 11 months ago

Next-Level Country Licks Across the Neck - Vintage Twang with the CAGED System | Guitar Lesson

Next-Level Country Licks Across the Neck - Vintage Twang with the CAGED System | Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

26K views - 11 months ago

Five Killer Blues Licks; One for each Pentatonic minor scale shape! Guitar Lesson

Five Killer Blues Licks; One for each Pentatonic minor scale shape! Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

45K views - 1 year ago

“Can’t Find My Way Home” - Chord Tricks & Melodic Embellishments to level up your guitar playing!

“Can’t Find My Way Home” - Chord Tricks & Melodic Embellishments to level up your guitar playing! Alex Farran Guitar

65K views - 1 year ago

Country Chord Riffs & Fills - Make those cowboy chords sing! Acoustic Bluegrass Guitar Lesson

Country Chord Riffs & Fills - Make those cowboy chords sing! Acoustic Bluegrass Guitar Lesson Alex Farran Guitar

14K views - 1 year ago

How to play Dirty Texas Blues Riffs! Pentatonics, Open Strings & Hybrid Picking. ZZ Top style lesson

How to play Dirty Texas Blues Riffs! Pentatonics, Open Strings & Hybrid Picking. ZZ Top style lesson Alex Farran Guitar

40K views - 1 year ago

“Till There Was You” - The Beatles. Full lead & Chord study! George Harrison guitar lesson. Surf/Pop

“Till There Was You” - The Beatles. Full lead & Chord study! George Harrison guitar lesson. Surf/Pop Alex Farran Guitar

24K views - 1 year ago

“Rose Room” - Charlie Christian’s swinging masterpiece! Solo & Chords jazz guitar study!

“Rose Room” - Charlie Christian’s swinging masterpiece! Solo & Chords jazz guitar study! Alex Farran Guitar

14K views - 1 year ago

Slow Blues soloing: Peter Green style. “Need Your Love So Bad” guitar lesson! Stunning simplicity!

Slow Blues soloing: Peter Green style. “Need Your Love So Bad” guitar lesson! Stunning simplicity! Alex Farran Guitar

155K views - 1 year ago

The ii-V-I Survival Guide! Learn Autumn Leaves while mastering the 2-5-1 jazz chord progression!

The ii-V-I Survival Guide! Learn Autumn Leaves while mastering the 2-5-1 jazz chord progression! Alex Farran Guitar

17K views - 1 year ago

Soulful Chord Embellishments; Americana Ballad style triads, double-stops + Hendrix-isms! Tom Waits

Soulful Chord Embellishments; Americana Ballad style triads, double-stops + Hendrix-isms! Tom Waits Alex Farran Guitar

53K views - 1 year ago

Clean up your picking with Hank Garland's Sugarfoot Rag! Lead & chord study for hot country guitar!

Clean up your picking with Hank Garland's Sugarfoot Rag! Lead & chord study for hot country guitar! Alex Farran Guitar

17K views - 1 year ago

Need Your Love So Bad; Hendrix style soul chord licks on a Peter Green Blues ballad! Guitar lesson!

Need Your Love So Bad; Hendrix style soul chord licks on a Peter Green Blues ballad! Guitar lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

72K views - 1 year ago

Country Delta Blues; Open chords & essential 12 bar progressions. Authentic Guitar lesson + TAB!

Country Delta Blues; Open chords & essential 12 bar progressions. Authentic Guitar lesson + TAB! Alex Farran Guitar

37K views - 1 year ago

Stormy Monday; Blues soloing tutorial! Pentatonics, Triads & Jazzy chord licks guitar lesson!

Stormy Monday; Blues soloing tutorial! Pentatonics, Triads & Jazzy chord licks guitar lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

50K views - 1 year ago

Open Chord Tricks! Dirty Blues Fills & Licks to level up your guitar playing! Lesson in A minor!

Open Chord Tricks! Dirty Blues Fills & Licks to level up your guitar playing! Lesson in A minor! Alex Farran Guitar

133K views - 1 year ago

All of Me; chords & melody mastered; from basic to pro level! Authentic jazz swing guitar lesson!

All of Me; chords & melody mastered; from basic to pro level! Authentic jazz swing guitar lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

51K views - 1 year ago

Tom Waits & Marc Ribot Style Backing Track in A Minor | Gypsy Blues, Americana, Jazz Noir Play-Along

Tom Waits & Marc Ribot Style Backing Track in A Minor | Gypsy Blues, Americana, Jazz Noir Play-Along Alex Farran Guitar

20K views - 1 year ago

Slow Blues Backing Track in B Minor | 'Thrill Is Gone' B.B. King Style Vintage Guitar Play-Along

Slow Blues Backing Track in B Minor | 'Thrill Is Gone' B.B. King Style Vintage Guitar Play-Along Alex Farran Guitar

9K views - 1 year ago

Minor Blues soloing; essential triads & looper practice routine. How to improvise on guitar; Lesson!

Minor Blues soloing; essential triads & looper practice routine. How to improvise on guitar; Lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

63K views - 1 year ago

Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi; Jazz Guitar chord melody lesson (Charlie Brown & Snoopy)

Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi; Jazz Guitar chord melody lesson (Charlie Brown & Snoopy) Alex Farran Guitar

17K views - 1 year ago

MEMBERS ONLY! Triad-based improvisation on a gypsy minor blues! (teaser clip for next lesson!)

MEMBERS ONLY! Triad-based improvisation on a gypsy minor blues! (teaser clip for next lesson!) Alex Farran Guitar

1 year ago

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas & Hark The Herald Angels Sing | 2 Ted Greene Guitar lessons!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas & Hark The Herald Angels Sing | 2 Ted Greene Guitar lessons! Alex Farran Guitar

8.4K views - 1 year ago

Sunbear Farran-Five telecaster pickups; dirty demo! My favourite tele tone! (guitar gear)

Sunbear Farran-Five telecaster pickups; dirty demo! My favourite tele tone! (guitar gear) Alex Farran Guitar

7.6K views - 1 year ago

Plagal Soul; Spicy chords & melodic soloing for INSTANT EMOTIONAL impact! iv minor guitar lesson

Plagal Soul; Spicy chords & melodic soloing for INSTANT EMOTIONAL impact! iv minor guitar lesson Alex Farran Guitar

33K views - 1 year ago

All The Things You Are: chord melody, harmonic analysis & key theory explained! Jazz Guitar lesson!

All The Things You Are: chord melody, harmonic analysis & key theory explained! Jazz Guitar lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

40K views - 1 year ago

Drummers of England by Russ Barenberg. Drop D acoustic guitar instrumental British/U.S folk lesson!

Drummers of England by Russ Barenberg. Drop D acoustic guitar instrumental British/U.S folk lesson! Alex Farran Guitar

14K views - 1 year ago

The Triads Survival Guide! How to use them on Guitar - Essential progressions & exercises to master!

The Triads Survival Guide! How to use them on Guitar - Essential progressions & exercises to master! Alex Farran Guitar

68K views - 1 year ago

Something You Got; Soul Blues & Motown soloing guitar lesson! Ideas to elevate your improvisation!

Something You Got; Soul Blues & Motown soloing guitar lesson! Ideas to elevate your improvisation! Alex Farran Guitar

25K views - 1 year ago

Russian Lullaby; chords, melody & analysis. Pre-war gypsy swing style! Must know jazz standard!

Russian Lullaby; chords, melody & analysis. Pre-war gypsy swing style! Must know jazz standard! Alex Farran Guitar

17K views - 1 year ago