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"The Stone Bell" ('70s Classic Rock Rhythm)

Mike Olekshy brings out a slow, heavy Les Paul riff inspired by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Vanilla Fudge. #classicrock #guitarlessons

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"Soft Top Cruiser" ('70s Classic Rock Rhythm). Mike Olekshy picks up his Les Paul for a slow, laid-back classic rock groove with a warm 70s feel. #classicrock #zztop #deeppurple @gibsonguitar

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"Last Porch Light" ('70s Classic Rock Rhythm) Mike Olekshy picks up his @gibsonguitar Les Paul for a slow-burning roots-rock tune inspired by Creedence, The Band, and JJ Cale. #classicrock

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"Waiting For The Signal" ('70s Classic Rock Rhythm) Mike Olekshy picks up his Stratocaster for a clean, mid-tempo art-rock groove inspired by #pinkfloyd, #littlefeat, and #toddrundgren’s Utopia. @Fender

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"No Loose Ends" - Mike Olekshy plugs in his @gibsonguitar Les Paul and dials up some punchy little 70s classic rock riffs in the spirit of James Gang, Kiss, and Free. #jamesgang #kiss #guitarlesson

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Barrett asks: What about ENDING your chords cleanly? We always think of the START of our chords. But let's look at ENDING them in a way that isn't sloppy. @collingsguitars

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Have you tried practicing SILENTLY? Here's how! @collingsguitars #guitarlesson

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Is it hard to switch chords fast enough? Here’s a little CHEAT you can use, and it can buy you some time. @collingsguitars

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How to sneak in some extra practice! #guitarlessons

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Ready to add some country twang to your acoustic playing? #guitarlesson

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If you’re a total beginner guitarist and want to get in some extra mechanical practice while watching TV, here’s something you can try. @collingsguitars

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Total beginners: how to hold your pick...

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How to remember the names of the strings! @collingsguitars

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This is perfect for a Saturday pick-me-up... Ringing open strings, sweet Appalachian flavor, and a touch of mystery in the chord changes.

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One string, one finger: total beginner scale! @collingsguitars

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Hey total beginner guitarists, want to learn your first minor scale, on only one string? @collingsguitars

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Barrett says: here’s a super basic exercise to strengthen your fingers. @collingsguitars

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Barrett says: if you’re a total beginner guitarist, here’s the most basic finger exercise.

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The EASIEST chord change in the world! @collingsguitars

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Do you struggle to play an F Barre Chord? @collingsguitars