Learn the Blues. Find Your Groove.
For players who can change between basic open chords and are ready for the feel of the blues.
The blues is the foundation of so much modern music. This course helps you understand how the blues works, from the 12-bar progression to the shuffle feel, and gives you the vocabulary to start playing blues with confidence and personality.
Choose your class dates
Each scheduled group runs the full six-week course on its own dates. Seats shown reflect real enrollment.
Dates coming soon
Scheduling for this course is being finalized. Join the interest list and we will let you know as soon as dates and the venue are published.
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Is this class right for you?
Players who can change between basic open chords.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable changing between basic open chords. This is not a first-ever guitar course.
Six-week curriculum
A clear week-by-week path. Progress depends on your practice and starting point.
- 01
Understanding the 12-bar blues and I-IV-V progression
- 02
Shuffle rhythm and acoustic blues accompaniment
- 03
Essential dominant seventh chords and turnarounds
- 04
A useful minor pentatonic position and short blues phrases
- 05
Slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and call-and-response
- 06
Combining rhythm and lead ideas in a guided blues jam
Outcome: Play a basic blues progression and contribute simple lead phrases.
Your instructor, Julian Hoover
Julian Hoover brings over 30 years of guitar-playing experience and a BA in Jazz and World Music from San Francisco State University, with live and studio work across blues, rock, funk, jazz, gospel, reggae, and acoustic styles.
His teaching focuses on practical, enjoyable learning with clear explanations and real music.
More about JulianWhat is included
- Six weekly, one-hour group lessons
- A structured curriculum with a clear outcome
- Personal feedback in a group of no more than six
- $240 for the complete course, paid in full at registration
What to bring
- An acoustic guitar
- A tuner
- A notepad
All five courses are designed for acoustic guitar. No amplifier or electric guitar required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electric guitar?
No. Everything in this course is designed for acoustic guitar. The blues sounds great on acoustic.
I know a few chords but have never played blues. Will I keep up?
Yes. We assume you can change open chords and we build the blues vocabulary step by step from there.
Reserve your seat
Six weekly one-hour lessons, $240 for the complete course. Paid in full at registration.
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