Category: Music Theory

Music Theory Lesson 16

Very important part of being successful is knowing the basics. Learn this stuff!


PRACTICE & TRAINING: Introductory & Intermediate Routines

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question… I’ve received a lot of email messages & YouTube comments over the years from guitar players who either follow, or visit my guitar lessons website at (creativeguitarstudio.com), my blog-site at (andrewwasson.com) and my YouTube channels. The comments are of a question about what order they…


Music Theory Lesson 15


GUITAR THEORY: Along the Neck Scale Patterns

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question. I’m not too bad with playing my scales in position, but I am terrible when it comes to playing my scales along the neck! Do you have any ideas for me regarding how scale patterns can be played more along the neck instead of just…


Music Theory Lesson 14


IMPROVISING: Enter the Eleven Tone Matrix

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question. The Wikipedia page explaining, “Octave,” states that there are 12 semi-tones to an octave. I’m reading into this that, as musicians, we have eleven tones when composing musical ideas. Although I understand that harmony plays a role in determining those tones, can I compose music…


Music Theory Lesson 13

Watch and learn this stuff. This is exactly what you need to master before starting any career in music. Enjoy!


GUITAR TECHNIQUE: Multi-String (Double-Note) Bending

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question. As much as I’ve tried it, I just can’t get a good sound when I do Double-Note bends. When I try and do basic ones like in Chuck Berry songs I can’t do them and get back to the normal notes. And, when I try the…


Music Theory Lesson 12

Great video tutorial continuing in order from lesson 1. This is a very helpful tutorial so pay attention and take notes.


GUITAR STYLES: European Pop / R&B

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question, 1980’s French pop music has a great dance groove to it that I can’t seem to polish up within my own guitar work. I’ve watched your videos on Caribbean style and thought you might be able to help me with this similar style? Gustave –…