Alex Lifeson

A look at the progressive rock phrased styling of Rush's guitarist, Alex Lifeson, and his blues and modal approach that was an integral part of his sound.

Billy Gibbons

Master the Texas blues and funk rock style of the great Billy Gibbons. Discover the edgy pinched harmonics and warm distorted tones from Gibbons' 'Pearly Gates'.

Carl Verheyen

Explore complex intervallic structures, studio fusion licks, and expressive scalar paths from an LA session giant.

Carlos Santana

Unlock soaring Latin-rock phrasing, unique Dorian licks and long sustains played against the infectious and syncopated grooves of Santana.

Eric Johnson

Analyze liquid cascade pentatonic patterns and fast and smooth picking contours.

Frank Gambale

Deconstruct high-speed sweep economy picking lines, chromatics, and sweeping modal phrasing layouts.

Gary Moore

Harness high-octane minor blues fire, aggressive picking rhythms, and deeply emotional bends.

Jeff Beck

Deconstruct precise thumb-picking, mixolydian blues phrases, and unconventional melodic slides.

Joe Satriani

Unlock bright Lydian melodies, fluid legato patterns, and signature scream harmonics.

John Petrucci

Develop absolute metronomic picking symmetry, extended scale runs, and intricate prog-metal syncopations.

Michael Schenker

Isolate signature minor pentatonic grouping runs, hard-rock rhythmic placement within the aeolian mode.

Paul Kossoff

Study space, sparse note targeting, and one of the most defining vibrato accents in classic rock history.

Ritchie Blackmore

Unlock neo-classical structures, dominant-scale runs, and blues-rock hybrid performance tricks.

Steve Howe

Explore an eclectic fusion of classical counterpoints, jazz lines, and progressive broken chords.

Steve Morse

Master rigorous alternate-picking mechanics, complex linear tracking, and country-shred motifs.