In this 10-day course, you'll get a jumpstart into the wild world of country guitar soloing. By making quick tweaks to your existing soloing skills and learning new country-fried techniques, you’ll build a solid foundation for twangy lead playing.
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Eugene is an expert in the art of twang. He's here to equip you with the keys to the country soloing kingdom.
- Adapt existing skills to capture the country sound.
- Build a base for hybrid picking and chicken pickin'.
- Tackle iconic pedal-steel and banjo-inspired sounds.
Lessons
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Beginner Country Soloing
Challenge overview
Harmonizing with 6ths
Exercise preview
Hammer-ons & pull-offs
Jam preview
Meet your mentor
Eugene Edwards
Eugene Edwards is the award-winning guitarist for country music legend Dwight Yoakam. He has appeared on television shows such as the Tonight Show, the Late Show With David Letterman, and Mad Men. He was the host of Fender Play Live, a weekly live show that brought in a diverse array of artists and experts diving into gear, teaching new techniques and styles, and inspiring players of all levels. He also co-hosts the SiriusXM show Cowpunks to Nowpunks.
With his experience hosting guitar and radio shows, it’s no surprise that Eugene is an absolute joy to learn from. His passion for country music and guitar is downright contagious, and it shines through in every moment of this class. Add that to his natural talent for teaching, and you’ve got the perfect guide to help you dive into the roots of country soloing.
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