Eric Johnson - The Art of Guitar
In this guitar lesson video, Eric shares his 10 “must-know” musical concepts in an intimate one-on-one format in his recording studio. Discover the techniques that have contributed to the genius of this guitar legend in his own words and detailed demonstrations.
Videos
• Start Simple & Slow (01:31) - Begin your journey with foundational principles, emphasizing the importance of starting with simplicity and a slow pace.
• Melody, Harmony, Rhythm (01:18) - Explore the essential elements of music - melody, harmony, and rhythm - and understand how they interplay on the guitar.
• Improvisation (01:47) - Unlock the art of spontaneous expression on the guitar through improvisation techniques and strategies.
• Chords (10:33) - Master the fundamental building blocks of music - chords - and learn various chord voicings and progressions.
• Lead Guitar (16:13) - Elevate your lead guitar skills with insights into tone, technique, and expression.
• Phraseology (04:44) - Discover the language of guitar phrasing and develop your ability to create memorable musical phrases.
• Listening & Editing Yourself (02:22) - Learn the art of critical listening and self-editing to refine your guitar playing skills.
• Benefits of Other Instruments (01:00) - Understand the benefits of learning from and collaborating with other instruments to enrich your musical experience.
• Keep it FUN (01:10) - Embrace the joy of playing guitar and keep the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.
• Your Own Unique Light (01:50) - Celebrate your individuality as a guitarist and learn to shine in your own unique way.
• Bossa Nova Jam (01:36) - Eric and the band jam on a Bossa Nova style song.
• Language of Love (01:32) - Eric and the band play the song "Language of Love."
• E Blues Shuffle (03:33) - Eric and the band play a Blues shuffle in E.
• Anita Hallright (02:28) - Eric and the band play "Anita Hallright."
• Traveler Jam (02:00) - Eric and the band play another jam.
• Band Aid (03:03) - Eric and the band play the song "Band Aid."
• Tribute to Wes (02:23) - Eric and the band play "Tribute to Wes."
• Keith Jam (02:05) - Eric and the band perform another jam.
• Credits (01:04) - Conclude the journey with acknowledgments to those involved in creating the DVD.