Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been here as often as I'd like this week. We had a family emergency yesterday and my wife and I are just taking a little time to process and grieve. As a result, I haven't sat down to make any video's this week, but I will get back to the usual next week. Thank you for your understanding. In the meantime, I did have a quick 5 minute lesson done already and it is uploaded into the classroom section titled "5-Minute Lessons". Here's the link: https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/4000ef63?md=36323bec1b394b958d00620f791b1b1e It's all about using drone strings and single string lead lines for practice, or even to make your solo guitar sound a bit more full, like a self accompaniment. Give it a try yourself and I hope everyone has a great rest of their week. Thank you all again, I'll see you next week! -Ben

Hey everybody! I just wanted to post one more for the weekend. I’ve been working on this for a little bit and finally found a decent backing track to play it with. I got off to a rocky start getting synced with the track but I hope you like it! Suggestions are very welcome.

Hi everybody! I’m finally back from my flying job and thought I would just jump right in with Ben’s Riff of the Week from before I split. I haven’t had a chance to play much so it’s a bit sloppy and the rhythm needs work but I couldn’t wait! Here you go! It’s good to be back!

Hey guys, I would've had this posted sooner, but my internet has been out all day. That's a bummer for someone who works online haha! But its back soo...... Here's a new video all about how you SHOULD be using backing tracks! https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/4f74be2f?md=ad59e07022b14504a5aed2e8a8367f62 Stop thinking in scales and start thinking about the chords!!!! They will guide you like Yoda did for Luke, and make your playing sound forceful....ok dumb joke haha! So check this one out, let me know if you have any questions, and get to those backing tracks with a whole new mindset and start making some progress! -Ben

Hi everybody! I wanted to drop y’all a quick message so you know I haven’t forgotten about you! We’ve been tearing up the sky for the last couple of weeks. I just logged on and found Ben’s “OverThe Hills and Far Away” post! I love that song. I’ll work on that when I have some down time and hopefully be able to spend some quality time here soon! Until then, Keep on Rockin!