Slides are a core technique behind smooth vocal phrasing. In this lesson from his Challenge, Ahren breaks down how to add more expression to your slides.
Ahren Shreeve
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Soloing
Ahren is a masterful lead guitarist known for his tasteful phrasing. His lessons will teach you how to bring a new level of expression into your own playing.
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Ahren is a pro guitarist known for his expressive playing and vocal-inspired approach to guitar. His lessons focus on core soloing techniques that help your playing sound more musical and less mechanical.
- Improve phrasing and dynamics
- Strengthen essential lead guitar techniques
- Connect your ear to your guitar
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Ahren Shreeve
Ahren’s playing blends R&B, soul, and blues influences into a style rooted in impeccable tone and musical instinct. Known for his vocal-inspired approach, Ahren has quickly become an influential player in the online guitar community.
A Berklee College of Music graduate, Ahren has performed with artists including The A-Beez, Erika Van Pelt, and Dwayne Haggins. When he’s not on stage or in the studio, he’s creating and teaching. At Pickup, he shares the tools he uses to connect what you hear in your head to what you play on the fretboard.
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