John Mayer Teaches - How to Practice & Play Guitar - Guided Lesson with Fretlive

Embark on a comprehensive 1-hour guided guitar lesson featuring John Mayer's expert advice on practicing and playing. Learn essential techniques through a series of activities, including starting with a beat, moving ideas to guitar, singing scales, creating bass lines, and developing motifs. Explore the connection between singing, songwriting, and guitar playing while receiving in-depth instruction on John's rhythmic and harmonic approaches. Gain valuable insights into implementing learned concepts in your own unique way and dive into a detailed breakdown of the intro jam. Perfect for guitarists looking to enhance their skills and creativity under the guidance of a renowned musician.

Syllabus

Intro Jam by John:
Gary's Intro:
Advice on Practicing from John Part 1:
Why Singing and Songwriting Lead to Better Guitar Playing:
Activity 1 - Start with a Beat:
Activity 1.5 - Moving Ideas to Guitar:
John's Advice on Practicing Part 2:
Activity 2 - Sing the Scales, Create Within Them:
John's Advice on Practicing Part 3:
Activity 3 - Start With a Bass Line:
Lesson on John's Bass Line and Chords:
John's Advice on Practicing Part 4:
Lesson on John's Rhythmic and Harmonic Bed:
Activity 4 - Learn It, Implement it Your Own Way:
John's Advice and Demo Part 5:
Activity 5 - Develop a Motif:
John's Advice and Demo Part 6:
In Depth Lesson on the Intro Jam: