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andrew_wasson_pic1Andrew Wasson is a graduate

of Hollywood California's
Guitar Institute of Technology, (G.I.T.). He has earned his living working as a guitarist since 1992.

 

He is the founder of the following music businesses...

 

• Creative Guitar Studio

• Wedding Day Sound

• Live Music Services

 

 

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August 27, 2010:
FINGERSTYLE: How to Understand Jazz Guitar Ballads


Arranging / performing solo jazz guitar takes an understanding of harmony and theory. Chromatics, substitution and diminished ideas can make the job easier.
Download the jazz ballad tab chart here.
Jazz Ballads

 

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August 24, 2010:
STYLES: Country Two Beat Feel - Part 2


In Part Two we examine a lead melody that incorporates a recurring pentatonic statement through the chord changes!
Download the two-beat melody lead here.
Country Two-Beat Part 2

 

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best_guitar_teacher_on_youtubeMr. Wasson,

I just wanted to let you know, you are my favourite guitar instructor I have found on the web. You give me exactly what I am looking for... and that is explanations. Most videos just tell you patterns to memorize, but I feel you really tailor to my learning style. I love learning theory, I base all my learning off of understanding and then application. You
really have helped me grow and mature as a player. Thank you very much, and please keep spreading your knowledge. You rule!

- Neil Bhatt

 

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August 20, 2010:
STYLES: Country Two Beat Feel - Part 1


Part One studies rhythm in Cut-Time Meter. The rhythm is a fast moving groove that can be made really cool by incorporating hybrid picking techniques.
Download the two-beat rhythm chart here.
Country Two Beat

 

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August 17, 2010:
GUITAR THEORY: Capo Trick for Bb Jams


What do you do when piano and horn players always want their blues & jazz jams in F, Ab and Eb? How about just grab a capo and tell 'em to start counting in!
Download the capo boogie blues here.
Capo Trick for Bb Jams

 

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SERIES COMPLETED ON May 21, 2010:
The Lydian Mode


In this video series I begin with a discusion about the Lydian Modes harmony with a complete analysis. Then, I move on to the construction of Modal Progressions and wrap up with how jazz and fusion players apply Lydian on Non Functioning Major chords.
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RyanThanks Andrew...

I've played guitar for about 7 years now, and I finally thought I was getting relatively good, when I realized, (when watching your videos), that there is sooo much more to learn. I've watched most of the videos that you've posted to help me become a better guitarist - and it really worked. Thanks so much for you work you put into your youtube channel as I'm sure it has helped many musicians just like myself.
                                                                                               - Ryan