Hey, Thanks for the input on these theory excursions, and I will keep them coming. I prefer to think of the 3-string triad reductions as to the order of chord numbers, rather than inversions. When talking inversions your classification is based on the bass note. I never think of these as having bass...

https://youtu.be/d0BTIRzIpGk June 12, 2026 This week I had a couple students working with 3-string triads on the top strings (1st, 2nd & 3rd), and I thought to combine ideas on the three families (E, A & D), and how they can be used for progressions using chords I, IV & V. It turns out the key of D,...

https://youtu.be/jLlbTgPgrYs Ella Langley is an American country music singer-songwriter. Her hit single Choosin' Texas, taken from her 2nd studio album 'Dandelion' (2026) became a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit. It earned her two Country Music Awards for Single and Song of the Year. The arrangeme...

https://youtu.be/bonp7fzlOoo June 5, 2026 This week I planned to do more playing than talking but ran into an unforeseen obstacle when I picked up the guitar this morning to test out some Hot Tuna and Jorma Kaukonen tunes. After an extended warm up routine, a little physical therapy, and nail work I...

https://youtu.be/wzMHgA9irmY Welcome To My World is a popular music standard written by Ray Winkler and John Hathcock, and recorded by many artists. This lesson covers probably the most famous version, performed by country music singer Jim Reeves.  We take a look at two different recordings. One is ...

https://youtu.be/LEvgIgFX9qI May 29, 2026 Since last week's Update was mostly a personal journal of the recent weeks I thought today I would answer some recent questions from students and the TG Community. The topic of the day was intervals, starting with fourths and how the guitar strings can help ...

https://youtu.be/_ZiHMCgXQL0 May 22, 2026 Today’s Update is a combo of IGC News, mini-vacation report (with a long personal story), and a look at slow 12-bar blues in the key of A minor, with an excursion into a Leon Russell tune. There are some cute photos attached at the end that are part of the p...

Roland- I am so thrilled to hear your story and that you think you have found the right place. We do not track much of what else is available out there but have been committed to how I love to teach here at TG for over 16 years. I know the site can be overwhelming but try to take it in bite-size chu...

Stephen-

So great to hear from you again and thanks for the update!

Neil

Thanks again Dean!

This was a duplicate of the main Preview anyway, deleted now.

Neil

P.S. Please keep up your meticulous housekeeping, we love it!