Learn the Language of the Blues—One Rhythm, Lick, and Solo at a Time.
Have you always wanted to play the blues but weren’t sure where to begin?
Join Charlie Long for a live, eight-week, step-by-step Beginner Blues Guitar Intensive designed to help you understand how blues music works—and give you the practical skills to start playing it yourself.
You’ll learn the rhythms, song structures, scales, licks, and soloing strategies that give blues guitar its unmistakable sound.
8 weeks · Live on Zoom · Interactive instruction and Q&A · $397
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You love the sound of blues guitar.
You may already know a few chords, follow along with songs, or even know a pentatonic scale—but when you try to play the blues on your own, everything feels disconnected.
You aren’t sure which rhythm to use.
You don’t know how to move through a 12-bar blues progression.
And when it’s time to play a lick or solo, you either freeze or run through a scale without knowing how to make it sound musical.
That changes now.
Charlie has designed this focused, beginner-friendly intensive to take the mystery out of blues guitar.
Instead of memorizing random licks and patterns, you’ll learn how the different elements of blues music fit together—so you can confidently play rhythm, understand the structure of a song, and begin creating blues solos of your own.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Beginner Blues Guitar Intensive is for guitarists who have some basic playing experience and are ready to explore the foundations of blues music.
You should be comfortable playing basic open chords and changing between them, but you do not need any previous blues, scale, improvisation, or soloing experience.
You don’t need to be an advanced guitarist or an experienced soloist. Charlie will walk you through the essential concepts step by step and show you how to put them into practice.
This is for you if:
🎸 You love blues music but don’t understand how blues songs are structured
🎸 You’ve heard of the 12-bar blues but aren’t confident playing through it
🎸 You know a scale pattern but have no idea how to turn it into a solo
🎸 Your solos sound like you’re simply playing scales up and down
🎸 You’ve learned a few blues licks but don’t know when or where to use them
🎸 You want a clear, guided introduction to playing both rhythm and lead blues guitar
🎸 You want to learn blues rhythms that sound authentic instead of stiff or mechanical
This Intensive Is Not For You If:
❌ You have never played guitar or learned basic chords
❌ You are already an advanced blues player looking for complex improvisation or high-level theory
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN 8 WEEKS
Structure and Form of Blues Songs
Learn how blues songs are organized and why so many blues classics follow similar patterns.
Charlie will break down foundational blues forms—including the 12-bar blues—so you can recognize where you are in a song and anticipate what comes next.
Major and Minor Blues
Discover the different moods and sounds of major and minor blues.
You’ll learn how the chords, scales, and overall feel change—and how to approach each style with confidence.
Essential Blues Rhythms
The blues isn’t only about soloing. A great blues guitarist also needs to know how to hold down the rhythm.
You’ll explore essential blues rhythm patterns, grooves, and chord movements that will help your playing sound more authentic and musical.
Turnaround Licks
Learn the short, recognizable phrases that bring one section of a blues progression to a close and lead you back to the beginning.
Charlie will show you practical turnaround licks you can use in your own playing and help you understand where they belong within the song.
Scales and Arpeggios for Blues Soloing
Go beyond simply memorizing a scale shape.
You’ll learn the foundational scales and arpeggios used in blues soloing—and, more importantly, how they relate to the chords underneath your solo.
Blues Soloing Strategies
Learn how to build a solo that sounds intentional instead of random.
Charlie will introduce practical strategies for:
- Choosing notes that fit the chords
- Creating short musical phrases
- Using repetition without sounding repetitive
- Leaving space between ideas
- Building tension and release
- Developing a solo from beginning to end
Cool Blues Licks
Build your blues vocabulary with a collection of versatile licks and phrases.
Instead of simply copying them, you’ll learn how each lick works, where to use it, and how to change it to make it your own.
By the end of the 8 weeks, you’ll:
- Be able to play through common blues progressions
- Use authentic rhythm patterns and turnarounds
- Begin creating solos that sound musical rather than like scales played up and down
WHO'S TEACHING THIS INTENSIVE?
Meet Charlie Long!
Charlie began playing guitar at age 10 and performed his first professional gig by the age of 14. By 20, he was touring throughout the United States.
Throughout his career, Charlie has studied with world-class guitarists and taught thousands of aspiring players from around the world.
His gift as a teacher is his ability to take material that may initially feel complicated and explain it in clear, practical ways.
Charlie focuses on helping students understand the essential ideas that make the biggest difference in their playing—without overwhelming them with unnecessary information.
During this intensive, he’ll guide you through the foundations of blues guitar and show you how to turn those concepts into music you can actually play.
Charlie can’t wait to work with you!
What students say about learning with Charlie:
SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
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🎸 BEGINNER BLUES INTENSIVE
Dates:Â September 15 - November 3 (Tuesdays)
Time:Â Choose from two session times: 2:00 p.m. ET and 7:30 p.m. ET
Format:Â Live online on Zoom with interactive Q&A
Replay Access:Â All sessions will be recorded for registered participants
Cost: $397 or 3 payments of $149
👉 YES! I'M READY TO PLAY THE BLUES!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Ready to Play the Blues?
By the end of this intensive, you won’t just have a collection of disconnected scales, rhythms, and licks.
You’ll understand how the pieces fit together.
You’ll be able to recognize and play through common blues song structures, use authentic blues rhythms, add turnaround licks, and begin creating solos that sound musical and connected to the song.
Most importantly, you’ll have a strong blues foundation that you can continue building on for years to come.
🎸 YES! I’M READY TO PLAY THE BLUES!
