Hey everyone! Happy Wins-day! So what's everyone been working on this past week? Have you been chopping it up on scales? Chord changes? The Riff of the Week? Post it here!!!! I want to see you play!!!! "Hello, Hello, Hello...Is there anybody out there....!?" I've been working on more lessons for our classroom section and the next one should be dropping soon (so keep your eyes peeled here). As a result, I don't think I've practiced much of anything this week, ugh! That doesn't mean I haven't been playing though! I've been messing around with this little ditty for a bit and throwing riffs at it to see what sticks (a tried and true method I'm sure). Mentally, I think I've found a place for this one finally! I'd call that a win every time!\ Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! I'm off to take the dogs for a walk and then get back to it! Cheers everybody! -Ben P.S. Having two dogs, means the dog hair is real, and its always a problem haha!

There’s a brand new Riff of the Week waiting for you in the classroom! 🎸 Existing Members: Head over to the ‘Riff of the Week’ section in our Skool classroom to check it out. We’re also dropping newly designed lessons all week, so keep an eye out and check back often to stay caught up on the latest techniques and skills. Not a member yet? Don’t sweat it! From guitar setup tips to advanced theory, we pack the classroom with value for everyone. Join the crew here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/about Let’s see what you’ve got! Once you’ve grabbed the riff, post your best run through of it here! If you're not here as a 'member' you can still play along; Head to the General Discussion. Find a chat thread where posting your own progress videos is highly encouraged - we love seeing your playing and we’ll be there to give you feedback! See you in the classroom! Jump in here: https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/8fea4915?md=5479d1563b1943e298f57078442a4832

Here's your Tip of the Week, crew 👇 Move on the good stuff the moment it drops. Every lesson, every practice exercise, every riff we post inside this community has one purpose - to make you a better player, faster. But here's the thing: The players who level up the quickest aren't the ones who bookmark stuff "for later." They're the ones who jump in while it's hot. So here's your move this week: 🎸 Hit every FREE lesson. Don't skip 'em, don't save 'em for a rainy day. The value is sitting right there waiting for you. Start with the newest one right here: 👉 Newest Video (FREE) 🔥 Run through the practice exercises. Reading about playing won't move the needle. Picking up the guitar and actually doing the reps will. 🤘 And if you're not officially part of the crew yet - there's a fix for that. This community is where the real growth happens. You'll get the lessons, the feedback, the accountability, and a group of players who actually show up for each other. 👉 Join Us Here The opportunity is right in front of you. Grab it. See you inside. 🎸 https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/4f74be2f?md=3c6542bbb6584350ac9fe03e03f3599f

Ben here, just wanting to check in with everyone! Hope everyone is having a great week so far! There are now more than 150 of you in here with us, and we couldn't be more thrilled! I just want to reiterate that this is THE PLACE where we want to encourage you to share some of your playing with us! I know its hard to find people to play with and "talk shop" out in the "real world" sometimes. Whether its poor timing, commutes, or personality differences, I know that it can be difficult! Thankfully, we have THE INTERNET haha! As a result, you can come here on your own time, with no commute! As for personality differences, you can either ignore or block! That being said, @Mike Abalos and I love to chat with our members and help with anything they may be stuck on! In the meantime, this upcoming week I will be posting some new videos in the "Classroom" section. Some will be some helpful practice exercises, some will be more practical "guitar setup" tutorials, so keep your eyes peeled! We look forward to hearing from more of you! @Larry Cannon I know I'll hear from you soon too! Haha! -Ben

So you folks have got me this week! I'm a huge fan of modal interchange and this week is no exception, though I will try to not have it be an always thing. If you don't know what modal interchange is, it's when a chord progression changes keys, and it is great for when you are learning how to follow chord changes in your lead playing. This week's chords are- Dm7 - Bm7 - B♭maj7 - Gmaj7 Don't worry if you don't know these chords, I'll show you how to play them in the video. Over the Dm7, Bm7, and B♭maj7, you can play D natural minor or stick with D pentatonic minor. Once we get to the Gmaj7, then we will shift over to G major. Take a look and a listen and keep an eye out for @Mike Abalos's riff and chord progressions of the week. He will most definitely have a different "flavor" than I do. Let us know what you want to hear as well (ex. more major, more minor, more modal interchange, more riff based...etc.)! I hope everyone has a fantastic, musical weekend and I'll be around if anyone has any questions or comments! Toodles, Ben