PLAYLISTS AND GUIDES
Complete multi-part lesson series on specific topics
New To Music Theory? Start Here!
Most of my lessons require a basic understanding of music theory. Here's how you can gain those skills first.
How to Write Chord Progressions
Learn beginner to advanced harmony by crafting your own chord progressions in major and minor.
Understanding The Modes
Watch through these lessons, and you're guaranteed to never be confused by modes again
Perfect Progressions
Take a deep dive into popular music to see how the music theory you're learning actually gets used.
Riffing With Modes
Learn how to write entire songs using modal concepts, with a focus on guitar riffing
Jam Along and Improvise
Learn to improvise and jam in different keys with scale charts and chords displayed on screen
Exploring Harmonic Minor
A complete exploration of the Harmonic Minor Scale and how it gets used, along with a demonstration of its exotic-sounding modes.
ALL LESSONS
Completely free lessons by Jake Lizzio on music theory, songwriting, chords, scales, modes, guitar technique and more!
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Learn the Lydian Scale: How to Write, Riff, and Solo in the 4th Mode
Lydian has a spacey, dreamy, and progressive feel. Learn how to build the scale, focus on the tonal center, write Lydian riffs and chord progressions, and extract the most important notes for soloing.
Learn Scale Degrees: Music Theory for Guitar Players
Understanding the structure of scales through scale degrees is fundamental to music theory. Learn how to think about and communicate scale positions using this essential numbering system.
The Unnamed Rhythm that Unites Modern Music
A simple note pattern can be heard all over music, yet can't be described without notating it or playing it. Hear how it fits into Toto's Rosanna, Move Along, Aerials, Here Comes The Sun, and more.
How to Sound Like David Gilmour from Pink Floyd - Lead Guitar Lesson
Learn to play like David Gilmour from Pink Floyd by implementing these 5 easy tricks into your solos. Discover the techniques that give Gilmour his signature emotional and melodic sound.
Pink Floyd Jam Track in E minor (FOLLOW ALONG)
Channel your inner David Gilmour with this atmospheric E minor backing track in the style of Pink Floyd.
FOLLOW ALONG - Happy Summer Jam Track in A Major (Jack Johnson Style)
A bright, summery acoustic backing track in A Major. Perfect for practicing major scale improvisation with a Jack Johnson-inspired feel.
FOLLOW ALONG - Funk Jam Track for Lead Guitar in A Dorian
Get funky with this A Dorian backing track. Perfect for practicing your Dorian mode licks and funk-style lead guitar.
FOLLOW ALONG - Alternative Rock Jam Track (Mixolydian or Pentatonic)
Practice your lead guitar skills with this alternative rock backing track in A. Perfect for exploring Mixolydian mode or pentatonic scales.
FOLLOW ALONG - Minor Blues Jam Track for Smooth Guitar Solos
A smooth minor blues backing track in A for practicing your lead guitar and improvisation skills.