StichMethod Guitar Courses

Understanding David Gilmour's 'Mother' Solo - Guitar Analysis and Techniques

Uncover the theory behind David Gilmour's "Mother" solo with a detailed breakdown revealing chord tones, improvisation techniques, and a complete chord melody arrangement for acoustic guitar.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Ways to Improvise Over Blue Sky - Allman Brothers Guitar Techniques

Master 5 essential Allman Brothers-inspired guitar riffs and techniques to enhance your improvisation skills over Blue Sky, incorporating Southern Rock elements into blues, rock, and country lead playing styles.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unlocking the CAGED System: Next Level Guitar Techniques

Discover three powerful CAGED system applications that transform your guitar playing with advanced chord voicings, seamless position transitions, and instant scale recognition for complete fretboard mastery.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

If Rhythm Is Your Secret Struggle, These Patterns Will Save You

Master essential rhythm patterns to overcome awkwardness on guitar, from basic strumming to complex triplets, with practical techniques for confident, groove-oriented playing across different musical styles.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Guitar Chord Navigation - Essential Skills for Players

Master essential guitar navigation techniques and chord progressions through practical demonstrations and downloadable backing tracks for enhanced fretboard understanding.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Your Guitar Solos: 5 Practice Ideas for Better Flow and Improvisation

Unlock the secret to fluid guitar solos with five sequential practice techniques that transform blocky playing into melodic improvisation, helping you overcome common frustrations and develop natural flow in your solos.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Real Secret Behind Trey Anastasio's Addictive Soloing Style

Unlock Trey Anastasio's addictive soloing secrets through focus point techniques and guided practice over backing tracks, including Phish's "ACDC BAG" with musical context and clarity.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Find the Melody Inside a Minor Pentatonic Scale - Guitar Lesson

Discover how to unlock melodic potential within the minor pentatonic scale and transform your guitar playing from basic patterns into expressive, musical phrases.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Only YouTube Lesson You Need to Start Writing Great Songs

Master songwriting fundamentals with confidence-building techniques, chord progressions, and creative methods to start writing great songs immediately.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

This Simple Trick Makes One Acoustic Guitar Sound HUGE

Discover how to make your acoustic guitar sound massive using pentatonic scales with chord associations, plus strumming techniques inspired by Randall Collins and Grateful Dead.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Self-Taught Guitarists Still Feel Clunky and How to Easily Fix It

Discover why self-taught guitarists feel clunky and learn practical techniques to develop smoother, more confident playing through targeted practice methods and soloing patterns.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

In the Mind of Neal Schon - The Hendrix Influence Behind 'Lights' Guitar Lesson

Discover Neal Schon's Hendrix-influenced technique for Journey's "Lights" with hand stretches and accessible alternatives for comfortable playing.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Great Guitarists Sound SO GOOD - The 3 Easy Skills That Add Up to Everything

Master three fundamental guitar techniques - fulcrum action, note timing, and picking dynamics - that transform ordinary playing into professional-sounding performances.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Guitar Improvisation - The Fundamental Mindset

Master fundamental guitar improvisation mindsets by learning chord visualization, scale patterns, and seamless integration techniques for confident soloing.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Simple Tips for Playing Signature Guitar Solos

Master essential techniques for playing iconic guitar solos through 5 practical tips, from humming melodies and understanding frameworks to mastering notation, fingering, and dynamic expression.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video