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In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "American Woman", by The Guess Who. Mike will talk a bit about the song and the tone and tuning first, then dive into the bluesy acoustic intro. The we're off into the electric parts in the main body of the tune, starting with the classic verse riff. You'll then learn the lead melodic motif, followed by two guitar solos. We'll close out by doing a play along performance, then you take over in the jam along.

Published: 11/20/2012 Upgrade

In these 14 song lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "No Time", by The Guess Who. Upon completing a synopsis and a look at gear and tones, Lee will proceed with the acoustic parts for the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus, then the same sections for the electric guitar. Next up will be the catchy hook, with the pre-solo lead and the first and second solo's to follow. Last, we'll do a play along, then a jam along where you take over.

Published: 12/26/2012 Upgrade

In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "No Sugar Tonight", by The Guess Who. After giving an overview of the song and talking about gear and tones, Mike will take you through the intro and outro acoustic and electric parts in 3/4. Then we're in 4/4 time, and will examine the acoustic strumming in the verses. Next up is the chorus acoustic and electric parts, then we'll do a play along. Last, you'll play the song by yourself in the jam along.

Published: 11/20/2012 Upgrade

Mike will show you the two guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is the main jazzy guitar playing throughout the tune. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums throughout much of the song and adds some sparkle while fleshing out the arrangement.

Published: 02/04/2016 Upgrade

Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric that plays some R&B influenced rhythm guitar stabs throughout. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that provides a sparkly layer of strummed chords.

Published: 03/06/2017 Upgrade