Nathan Whitney

Course Introduction

In this first lesson, Nathan goes over everything we can expect to learn in this course.

Triads Across the Neck

To start us off, Nathan shows us how to play triads up and down the neck.

Sus Chord Color

Now we'll take a look at sus chord color and why it's important.

An Introduction to The Nashville Number System

In this lesson, Nathan will introduce us to the Nashville Number System which is a very user-friendly system of transcription that relies on the use of chords and scale degrees to decipher chord progressions quickly and easily!

Barre Chords and Power Chords

Nathan breaks down how to use barre chords and power chords and shows us how to use them.

Pentatonic Scales Across the Neck

Here, we will take our pentatonic scales an use them up and own the neck.

Cowboy Chords and Locking the Groove

Nathan explains cowboy chords and how we can learn to lock in the groove.

The G Run

Now, we will learn about the G run and why it is important to modern Country music.

Arpeggio Madness

In this lesson, Nathan shows us arpeggios and how to use them.

Working Man Rhythm

Now it's time to explore the working man rhythm and how to use it appropriately.

Modern Chicken

Let's dive into some modern chicken pickin' and see how it is played.

Single Note Lines (Who Do You Think You Are, the bass player?)

In this lesson, Nathan shows us when to use single-note lines and how to stay out of the way of the bass player.

Single Note Lines - Not the bass, Not the Chords

Here, we continue to learn about single note lines and how to use them correctly.

Double Stops

Double stops can be used in a variety of ways, and in this lesson, Nathan shows us how.

The Subtle Funk of 7th and 9th Chords

It's time to get a little funky! Here, we explore the subtle funkiness of the 7th and 9th chords.

Hendrix via Mayer or if 1 is 3

In this lesson, Nathan breaks down the play styles of Hendrix and Mayer and why they are so important to the modern country sound.

Pop and EDM (10ths Are triads!)

Now it's time to see how modern country has influenced pop and EDM and how to use that in our playing.

Drop (D) it Like it's Hot

Let's explore the drop D voicing and how it can be used to buff up our playing.

Octaves To Outline Chords

Here, Nathan shows us how to use octaves to outline chords.

Blinded By The Drink In My Hand

It's time to get a bit of a buzz on... A buzz to our sound, that is.

4’s out of 5’s Aint Bad

Let's take a look at 4's and 5's and when we should use them in our playing.

The Riff

Nathan breaks down "the riff" and how it should be used.

Creating a Part: Determine The Intent

Now it's time to start putting it all together. In this lesson, we start by asking what is the intent of the song?

Creating The Part: Are you the Hook?

Moving into the next section of putting it together, we begin to ask ourselves, "AM I the hook?"

Creating The Part: Verse/Pre Chorus: Let The Lyric Shine

Nathan helps us to understand why the lyrics of a song matter and how our intent should reflect that.

Creating The Part: Chorus - Add Excitement to The Lyric

Now it's time to compliment the other parts of the song with our playing- especially the lyrics.

Creating The Part: The Bridge: Taking A Vacation

Here, we take a hard look at the bridge and whether we should be playing or... Not?

Putting It All Together

Now we pull all the pieces together to try out a song and check out what we have learned.

Tones Matter….Just not always yours!

Course Introduction

In this introduction, Nathan discusses how the course is set up and why he created the course in this manner.

Classic Country Lick 1: Ascending Chromatic G Run

Now it's time to get started! In this lesson, we will focus on the ascending chromatic G run.

Classic Country Lick 2: C Hybrid Picking

Let's upgrade our strumming with a focus on hybrid picking.

Classic Country Lick 3 : Hybrid 3 and 6

Here, we will dig further into the hybrid world by focusing on 3 and 6.

Classic Country Lick 4: G Waterfall

Finally, Nathan shows us how to play the G waterfall to round out our classic country solo.

Full Solo: Classic Country with a Twist

Now it's time to put it all together to play our solo. It's country... with a twist.

Urban Melodies Lick 1: Double Stop Vibe

In this lesson, Nathan breaks down the beginning of the Urban melody with a focus on the double stop.

Urban Melodies Lick 2: Pentatonic Drone

Here, we will look at one of the iconic sounds from this country legend: the pentatonic drone.

Urban Melodies Lick 3: Melodic Shred

Did you know that you can shred in a melodic way? Nathan breaks down how to do this in a brand new way.

Urban Melodies Lick 4: Pivot Points

Now it's time to look at our pivot points and how to incorporate them into our solo.

Full Solo: Urban Melodies

Let's pull it all together to play our Urban melodies solo!

Country Fried Rock Lick 1: Country Berry

Let's take a look at country music through the eyes of Chuck Berry!

Country Fried Rock Lick 2: High Gain Hy-brid

Now we will focus on how to play the perfect high gain hybrid.

Country Fried Rock Lick 3: Unison Two Bends

In this lesson, Nathan breaks down unison bends and how to tell whether you want them clean or saucy!

Country Fried Rock Lick 4: Finish in High Gear

It's time to round out our solo with a finish that's in high gear.

Full Solo: Country Fried Rock Lick

You know the drill- let's put together all we have learned for this country fried rock solo!