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.
Trey will explain and demonstrate essential concepts and then put them to work over a variety of backing tracks, including both classic bluegrass tunes and some of Trey’s original music. From essential right-hand techniques to cross-picking, speed-building, and solo crafting, you’ll get real-world playing experience as you learn, and will develop the timing, tone, and dexterity to hold your own in any jam or performance setting.
“In bluegrass, the guitarist does it all – supporting vocalists and soloists, interacting with other instruments, and nailing those runs, melodies, and solos with precision and flair. That’s exactly what we’ll dive into in this course.” - Trey HensleyYou’ll explore:Right-Hand Precision – flatpicking techniques for clarity, speed, and power
Cross-Picking Technique – fluid roll patterns that mimic banjo and fiddle phrasing
Essential Bluegrass Vocabulary – licks, runs, and melodic phrasing
Rhythm & Timing – locking in with the band and supporting the groove
Melodic Soloing Approaches – building dynamic breaks with your own personal flair
Speed-building Strategies – learn to enhance your speed with clarity, and stay in time
And more!You’ll have access to all of Trey’s backing tracks PLUS TrueFire’s interactive tools – including tab sync, slow-mo, looping, and fretboard animations. Refine your skills and learn at your own pace!
So grab your guitar, warm up your fingers, and let’s pick some bluegrass with Trey Hensley!
Includes57 Video Lessons
36 Charts (.pdf)
12 Jam Tracks (.mp3)
36 Tabs (.gp5 or .ptb)
Runtime: 04:52:42
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