What is a Learning Path, and how will it help me?
Don’t know where to start? Our Learning Paths take the most common guitar goals, themes and playing styles and provide a handpicked path of lessons, from our library, to put you on track.
Song 1
Neil Young - Rockin' In The Free World
Run through a few basic primers and exercises, before jumping into the full song lesson from this Neil Young classic track!
2 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 20:33 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Complete Song
Song 2
Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
No Classic Rock Learning Path would be complete without the inclusion of the mighty Thin Lizzy! Grooving riffs and scorching solos. get your fingers in gear before diving into a full lesson for this ‘70s rock masterpiece.
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 22:23 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Main Riff & Chorus
Sol0 & Middle Section
Song 3
Joan Jett - I Love Rock & Roll
Get to grips with everything you need for these classic riffs and killer solo, before jumping into the full lesson for this Joan Jett hit track!
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 28:52 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Rhythm Parts
Solo
Song 4
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
An ’80s guitar essential! Rich Shaw takes you through all the techniques and preparatory notes you need before you join Jamie Humphries in a 4 part lesson for this Def Leppard anthem!
4 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 37:19 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Intro, Verse, Pre Chorus & Chorus
Second Verse & Middle Section
Final Chorus & Outro Solo
Song 5
Jimi Hendrix - Fire
Octaves and groovy riffs – everything you would expect from a Hendrix classic! Get your fingers in gear, with the help of Rich Shaw, before embarking on the full song lesson.
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 23:29 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Rhythm Parts
Solo & Outro
Song 6
Free - All Right Now
With that instantly recognisable riff and emotive solo, this Free classic is a must for every guitarist’s arsenal! Discover all the elements you need to play this rock guitar favourite, before diving into the full lesson.
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 25:05 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Verse Riffs & Chorus
Solo & Arrangement
Song 7
Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
It’s time to take on some legendary riffs and licks from the mighty Jimmy Page! Rich puts you through your paces before handing you over, for a full breakdown of how to play this much coveted Zeppelin classic!
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 22:17 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Rhythm Parts
Solo
Song 8
Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Get your picking hand, and rock rhythm chops, in gear with this Van Halen smash hit! Develop everything you need within our preparatory session, before joining Jamie Humphries for an in depth lesson, showing you how to play the full song.
4 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 40:48 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Intro, Verse & Chorus
Solo & Breakdown Section
Final Chorus, Second Solo & Outro
Song 9
Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
Another massive radio hit from the ’80s! With a challenging guitar solo, there’s plenty of ground work needed before tackling this Bon Jovi party piece, so be sure to take your time with Rich’s preparatory lesson!
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 25:44 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Intro, Verses, Pre Chorus & Chorus
Second Chorus, Solo & Outro
Song 10
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
What a song to end on! This AC/DC classic is the perfect song for any band audition. Learn all the core techniques and musical ingredients before Danny Gill gives you a full tutorial on this classic rock fan favourite.
3 LESSONS, RUN TIME – 30:08 MINS
Lessons include:
Preparatory Techniques & Exercises
Rhythm Parts
Solo
Other Guitar Learning Paths you might like
From improvisation, licks, famous solos and even those first steps on the lead guitar journey.
Learn the Fretboard in 2 Weeks
With six strings and up to 24 frets, making sense of your guitar fretboard can feel overwhelming. So where do you start? Jumping right in and learning the names of every note, in one fell swoop, is one approach. But there is a more stepwise method to mastering your fretboard. In this Learning Path Sam Bell guides you through a set of easy to understand lessons which will fast track your fretboard knowledge in 2 weeks or less.
Start This Learning PathThe Easiest Guitar Solos in the World
So you’ve learnt your bends, double stops, hammer ons, basic scales and all the good stuff that will take you on your first steps in the world of lead guitar. But what next? Surely there is a collection of famous guitar solos which you can learn to help you on your way? Help is at hand with this Learning Path. We have compiled 12 of the easiest solos from across all our lessons (and perhaps the world!), all basic lead guitar skills & techniques.
Start This Learning PathFix your playing with 1-on-1 Lessons and Support
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