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Free guitar lesson videos are designed to introduce Mike's teaching style and show you how to play essential techniques and concepts. We've got a wide variety of lessons that show beginning to advanced techniques along with the basics of some of the best guitar songs ever recorded.

Bad Reputation - Thin Lizzy

Free guitar lesson from master guitar teacher Mike Ruggirello on Bad Reputation by Thin Lizzy. Mike uses his white Iconic guitar to break down a great song in standard tuning.

Read more: Bad Reputation - Thin Lizzy

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7s_BYX2Dq8

Seasons in the Abyss - Slayer

SLAYER "SEASONS IN THE ABYSS" Guitar lesson by Mike Ruggirello - Breaking down all the rhythms of an iconic song.

Read more: Seasons in the Abyss - Slayer

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-MpkjHqVM

So Real - Jeff Buckley

Guitar pro Mike Ruggirello shows how to play So Real by Jeff Buckley. In this video guitar lesson, Mike Breaks downs this powerful ballad and includes accurate guitar tablature.

Read more: So Real - Jeff Buckley

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOvjicvQ3Y0

Suicide Solution - Ozzy Osbourne | Randy Rhodes

Randy Rhodes "Suicide Solution" Guitar lesson by Mike Ruggirello - Going through the meat and potatoes of a brilliant metal classic.

Read more: Suicide Solution - Ozzy Osbourne | Randy Rhodes

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCLsHicejkM

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Video guitar lesson by Mike Ruggirello covering the Lynryd Skynyrd classic Sweet Home Alabama.  San Diego Guitar Teacher Mike Ruggirello shows how to learn the intro and overall strum pattern using chords D, Cadd9, and G.

Read more: Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JRsDvgfiNc

Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes

Breaking down the intro "main riff" & the chords in the chorus Em, C, G, & D.

Read more: Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6dnorSHg0E

Key of C - Guitar Lesson

Guitar lesson by Mike Ruggirello covering the beautiful music you can create in the key of "c" - 7 notes, 7 chords & the first four tri-ads.

Read more: Key of C - Guitar Lesson

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjbpMUQsp1k

Beginning Jazz - Major 7 Forms

Practicing two different positions of the Estring and A string.

Read more: Beginning Jazz - Major 7 Forms

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sTyRXKqjFs

“The Guitar Diet” - exercises to become a better guitar player

Three exercises for the guitar player seeking maximum results in dexterity. #1. The chromatic exercise. #2. The Spider #3 Shiftting legato.

Read more: “The Guitar Diet” - exercises to become a better guitar player

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97x86OUtYQk

Trilling patterns & octaves in A minor pentatonic

Some cool rock phrases based off of A minor pentatonic. Chord support is in vein of ACDC or Van Halen “D-A-G”. Enjoy...

Read more: Trilling patterns & octaves in A minor pentatonic

  • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak3Rgl9L-2Y

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MR Guitar Lessons
  • Lessons
    • Lessons
    • Beginning
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Online Guitar Lessons
    • San Diego Lessons
    • Guitar Lessons for Kids
    • Free Blank Guitar Tab - Chord Sheets
  • Free Videos
    • Free Videos
    • Gear Reviews
  • Shop
  • Bio
  • Press
  • Contact
  • (619) 674-5941