LEAD GUITAR LAUNCHPAD
Welcome guitar fanatic!
I am so excited to share my Lead Guitar Launchpad with you. Scroll down to Download your free workbook and watch my introductory video.
Intro Video
Watch the intro video below for a summary of what we will be exploring together in this free course.
Lesson 1
In this lesson, we are going to discuss the best option for holding your guitar to prevent injury, common guitar types as well as discussing how to setup a good tone for your amp
You can check out great beginner electric guitars on Amazon from Fender's Squier Strat to Epiphone Les Paul style guitar to PRS guitars.
Some great amps are the Boss Kanata or the Line 6 Catalyst, but feel free to check out the Tonex multi effects pedal I use in this video.
Lesson 2
In this lesson, we are going to go over playing your first scale along with the first sequence you should learn to start getting familiar with this pattern inside and out.
Lesson 3
In the video below, we are going to be talking about picking technique and what you can do to double your speed instantly.
If you are looking for some great pick options, I highly recommend checking out either the Fender Premium Picks Sampler or the Jim Dunlop Variety Pack which will help you explore a number of different picks to find your favorite.
Lesson 4
In this lesson, we are going to discuss navigating between minor, major and the dominant 7 chord. When playing guitar, you are going to come across all types of chords and you will want to know how to approach each one so that your lead guitar playing always sounds great.
Lesson 5
In this lesson, we are going to go over vibrato and pitch bending. There are many different ways for you to approach playing vibrato on your guitar but it is a great skill that can add some extra emotion to your playing.
Lesson 6
In this lesson, we are going to discuss chord triads and arpeggios. This is the key to play chords and notes all over the neck of the guitar. We are going to talk about them in relation to the chords we have already learned in this course.
Lesson 7
In this lesson, we are going to learn how to slide into and out of notes will continuing to work on our pentatonic scale.
Lesson 8
In this lesson, we are going to discuss a very important skill that is often overlooked by many lead guitar players - dynamics. In this video, we are going to work on the volume at which you play individual notes to make your playing sound better.
Lesson 9
In this lesson you're going to learn how to apply the scales and patterns you've already learned while playing along with a simple blues backing track. All the practicing we've been doing has all been leading up to this point.
Lesson 10
In this lesson, we are going to discuss 10 amazing guitar licks that you can use to play over a fun backing track. This is where it's get fun and we start putting it all together. If you enjoy this fun licks, I have over 30 more in my Pentatonic Mastery Course below!
Backing Track for this lesson:
Lesson 11
Thanks for taking my Lead Guitar Crash Course. In this lesson, I'm going to talk to you about what's next in your guitar journey.
Charlie's Lead Guitar Roadmap
If you enjoyed the Lead Guitar Launchpad, then you are going to LOVE the lessons included in my Lead Guitar Roadmap.
Here's what we will cover in the program to help you navigate the fretboard more effortlessly, develop your own style and become an amazing guitar player.
What you will learn:
Module 1: Gives you important, USABLE music theory for playing lead guitar; from defining common lead guitar terms to understanding the relationship between scales and chords
FREE BONUS: You will also get access to Charlie's TOP 3 exercises to completely transform your playing. Downloadable PDF included. ($47)
