Blues guitar courses: Learn from the best teachers and master blues guitar faster

By the end of the course, you’ll know how to…

After you’ve completed everything in the blues curriculum, you can expect to have a masterful understanding of how to play both lead and rhythm blues guitar.

But that’s not all...

After you progress through the final grade, you can tick all these off of your blues guitar wishlist.

• Create your very own blues guitar solo improvisations that showcase your knowledge of pentatonic scales across the fretboard. 
• A deep understanding of how to use blues guitar theory to highlight every chord in a 12-bar blues progression.
• Transcribe your favorite blues guitar masters and know how to apply their licks to new keys.
• Create your own major and minor pentatonic licks to use in your next solo.
• Play rhythm guitar like a master accompanist with rich, interesting chord voicings across the neck.
• A huge collection of licks in the blues language of SRV, John Mayer, Albert, and B.B. King.
• Lighting fast recall of chord and scale shapes through visualization skills.
• Much more developed ear training skills for identifying certain licks, chord progressions, scales, and chord types.  
• Apply music theory to make blues guitar practical.

Course Cost:   $15 per month (with an annual subscription)

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Local blues guitar teacher vs. online course

For anyone looking for blues guitar lessons, it can feel very tough choosing between a local tutor or making the jump to online lessons.

Wherever you are in the world, be it the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South America, or beyond, face-to-face lessons can have major upsides and downsides.

But before you make a decision, here’s a list of the pros and cons of online lessons versus working with guitar tutors near you.

The pros

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The Cons:

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What to look for in a blues guitar course

One of the biggest lessons I learned when I started studying blues guitar seriously was to make sure you know exactly what you want from a course.

If I had a list of desirable things to draw on when choosing the right course for me, it would have saved me plenty of time and energy mulling over. 

Ask yourself what the best online blues guitar lessons would look like for you – it’s a great way to figure out what you want from online education.

Here are 10 things you need for a great online learning experience:

10. Enjoyable and consistent style

If you’re going to be put time and money into your online guitar education, it’s important that the format, style, and overall feel of the platform appeal to you.  

9. Teachers that you want to learn from.

Straight off the bat, you’ll want to know who the teachers are and what their playing sounds like. If you dig their approach to playing, you may have just found your next guitar sensei. 

8. A community of students to connect with.

Studying how to play blues guitar alongside other learners that you can connect with makes the experience much more enjoyable.

7. Make sure there’s enough material to keep you busy.

This is a major sticking point for finding the best blues guitar course online. A couple of “learn how to play like [insert blues legend]” aren’t going to cut it. 

Practicing blues guitar is a lifelong journey, and there needs to be enough material to keep you interested and excited to play.

6. High-quality videos and lesson content.

Video quality isn’t everything, but it can make a huge difference to your ability to learn. Multiple camera angles can help you analyze those important nuances. 

5. Ways to keep track of your learning.

To keep your playing improving, you’ll want to make sure that a blues guitar course has a good system for keeping track of your learning progress and goals.

4. Easy-to-read learning materials and exercises.

This is self-explanatory, but printable charts and clearly tabbed-out exercises can make your practice sessions much easier. 

3. Song libraries, transcriptions, and professional insights.

You’ll want to hear from the best in the business about what to practice. Song tutorials and learning blues tunes are valuable lessons.

2. A clear methodology to follow.

Music theory doesn’t have to be complex. Having a clear syllabus that shows exactly what you’ll study and practice is crucial for progressing in blues guitar.

1. Updated lessons and introducing new material.

Make sure a course can teach you modern blues styles and concepts as well as traditional blues guitar. Fresh topics keep learning fun and can instill new ideas.

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FAQs

What is the best course to learn blues guitar?

The Blues Learning Pathway is a one-size-fits-all approach for learning blues guitar online.

How can I master blues guitar chords faster?

Fluent visualization of the basic 6th and 5th string bar chords is a valuable skill that will help with blues chords.

How important is online community support when learning blues guitar?

Very important. Learning with others can make the experience far more enjoyable and result in new musical friendships.

Are there any hacks for studying blues guitar licks?

Listening to the blues guitar masters as often as possible is one of the most underrated ways to speed up your learning.

Can I learn blues guitar by myself?

Of course. There has never been a better time to learn by yourself, with so many available electric blues guitar courses.

What are 3 important things to know when practicing blues guitar scales?

Visualize scale shapes on the fretboard, practice with a metronome, and memorize the intervals of the scale notes.

What’s a good guitar brand for beginner blues guitarists?

Epiphone, Gretsch, Squire, and Ibanez offer some top quality, introductory guitars for beginners looking to buy their first blues guitar.

I’m new to blues guitar. What are some easy songs to begin with?

Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson is a nice place to start for your first blues guitar song.

Wrapping Up

Truly, there has never been a better time to learn blues guitar online. 

Online courses are packed with numerous features that make your blues guitar learning experience enjoyable and interactive while helping you to become a proficient musician who can jam to anything.

Explore our free 14-day trial of Pickup Music to experience The Blues Learning Pathway alongside Seth Rosenbloom - did we mention it’s free? 

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Author: Jack Handyside

Jack Handyside is a professional jazz guitarist, composer, and teacher from the UK with extensive experience in performance and education. A long-time member of the Pickup Music team, Jack serves as a course writer and feedback instructor, providing 1:1 video feedback to Pickup members.

He's also a seasoned private guitar instructor with an international student base and a strong social media presence. Jack's dedication to both performance and education has made him a respected voice in the jazz guitar community.