Category: Music Theory

MUSIC THEORY: Interval Inversions

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question… I recently watched your video on Intervals and had a question about a term I came across called, “Interval Inversions.” In the music book I have, it said that when an interval is inverted it actually becomes another interval. Could you consider doing a video on…


Music Theory Lesson 5

This lesson picks up exactly where it left off from Lesson 4. Enjoy!


IMPROVISATION: The 12-Key Program to Improv. Mastery

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question…  My improvisation ability is stalled, and I can’t seem to get going in a direction where I feel freedom to float around the neck and play what I hear in my head. I know my scales and have a decent handle with using arpeggios, but…


Music Theory Lesson 4

Music Theory Lesson 4. This is the first step to making it in the business. Do your homework!


FINGERSTYLE GUITAR: Simple Tips for Fingerstyle Songwriting

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question… I’ve been asked to compose & then play a short fingerstyle guitar number at my sister’s wedding this summer. I have some finger-picking experience, but not much. In regard to composing a piece, I’ve dabbled in that but never completed anything. Do you have a…


Music Theory Lesson 3

Music Theory Lesson 3 that carries over from lesson 2 that was covered two days ago. These are very useful so put in the study time and learn your stuff!


GUITAR THEORY – Unlocking the Guitar Neck Positions

Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question. “Please help me with better knowing how and where chords & melodies can re-locate on the guitar. I find that melodies and chords can wind-up as exactly the same sounding in different places. Is there any kind of logical system to this? Taylor — North Conway, NH. USA”…


Music Theory Lesson 2

Music lesson part 2. These videos feel like high school but you have to know this material!


EAR TRAINING: Methodology of Transcription

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question… I’ve just watched your level 1 and 2 transcription videos and I’m now writing to ask if you could cover these other transcription points; basic tips for hearing notes, the best music styles to begin on, and what you consider is the most important skill…


Music Theory Lesson 1

A series of ‘Music Theory Lessons’ to help people learn a subject that has a reputation of being confusing. They’ve unraveled the complexities and here present the subject my way to allow people of differing abilities and ages to take a shot at learning it. Music is the domain of no one. It’s for all…