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Playing in a jazz duo isn’t just about knowing the chords and melodies—it’s about creating a conversation between two guitars. In Art of the Jazz Duo: Standards Edition, jazz masters Sheryl Bailey and Frank Vignola take you inside the timeless world of jazz standards, showing you how to build swinging, dynamic performances with just two guitars.

Playing in a jazz duo is a unique craft—one that calls for its own set of skills, techniques, and chemistry. In Art of the Jazz Duo: Blues Edition, jazz masters Sheryl Bailey and Frank Vignola take you inside the world of jazz blues duets, showing you how to create rich, dynamic performances with just two guitars.

In jazz guitar, leveling up means deepening your understanding of harmony, refining your improvisation, and learning to comp with greater musicality and nuance. Whether you're working through standards, exploring bebop language, or building confidence over jazz blues changes, a strong command of jazz vocabulary is essential.

In jazz guitar, leveling up means deepening your understanding of harmony, refining your improvisation, and learning to comp with greater musicality and nuance. Whether you're working through standards, exploring bebop language, or building confidence over jazz blues changes, a strong command of jazz vocabulary is essential.

In bluegrass guitar, precision, drive, and versatility are key – whether you’re backing up a vocalist, locking in with the band, or tearing through a solo. In Bluegrass Blaze, Grammy-nominated Trey Hensley takes you inside the techniques, rhythms, and improvisational skills that fuel his high-energy approach to bluegrass.

Improvising changes is one of a jazz guitarist's most essential skills. Once you master common progressions, you can navigate chord changes fluently, develop your jazz vocabulary, and create melodic lines that fit the harmony.

Learn how to play “The Old Apartment” by Barenaked Ladies with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator DJ Phillips. A standout track from the Canadian alt-rock icons, “The Old Apartment” blends punchy rhythms with heartfelt storytelling—and it’s just as rewarding to play as it is to sing along with.

In the blues, rhythm playing is where the groove lives. It’s the heartbeat of the style and the foundation that drives the music forward. Adding new levels of style, sophistication, and creativity to your rhythm chops is one of the most powerful ways to elevate your sound as a guitarist.

Build Dexterity, Speed, and Fretboard Fluency with 18 Essential Workouts Every guitarist wants stronger fingers, faster chops, and total command of the fretboard. But just noodling around won’t cut it. Real progress comes from focused, intentional practice.

Guitar Lab: 100 Walking Blues Bassline Formulas, Vol. 2 helps you build a practical vocabulary of quarter-note walking lines for dominant-blues progressions. You’ll explore one-bar patterns across multiple fretboard positions, along with simple shell-voicing comping ideas you can drop between beats.

Triads are at the core of every great rhythm part, lead line, and harmonic idea, and they’re essential for any guitarist looking to build command over their instrument. Mastering triads will help you build your confidence as a rhythm player, refine your ear, and play with more control and musicality in any style. But for guitarists at every level, learning how to practice them is often the most important step we take. That’s what the “Back to Basics” series is all about.

Learn how to play “Hummingbird” by Ricky Skaggs with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator Tyler Grant. A high-energy instrumental staple, “Hummingbird” blends precision, drive, and melodic interplay, featuring tightly woven acoustic guitar parts, blazing mandolin lines, and a rock-solid rhythm section.

The pentatonic scale is one of the most universal tools in a guitarist’s vocabulary, but it doesn’t have to sound predictable. By weaving in modal colors and new interval choices, you can completely reshape how your solos feel, flow, and connect harmonically.

Learn how to play “Devil Inside” by INXS with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator Irene Ketikidi. A defining hit of the late ’80s, “Devil Inside” showcases INXS’s signature fusion of pop, rock, and funk, anchored by infectious rhythm parts, dynamic layering, and a tight, driving groove. In this hands-on lesson, you’ll explore every guitar part that makes the song so powerful, from the punchy main riff to the shimmering rhythm textures and melodic solo work.

Master the Fretboard One Triad at a Time Scales form the backbone of everything we play on the guitar, from melodies and riffs to fills and improvisation. But for many players, scales feel abstract, difficult to retain, and challenging to apply. The key to mastering scales isn't just memorizing shapes, it's learning them in a way that sticks and actually shows up in your playing. That's the goal of the Back to Basics series.