Chord Families
This one is in E minor and will draw chords from the E minor family. Even though we only have power chords in the background (root and fifth), the E minor chord family is implied due to us being in the E minor key. (So an E power chord would imply E minor, G power chord would imply G Major, etc.)
Review lesson: Chord Families
Build Chords
Chord inversions are a great way to add some texture to your “basic” chords. No new theory, just re-ordering the notes in your chords to give you a different sound. Start learning the basics here!
Review lesson: Building Chords
Bending
Bending strings is something that can add a lot of flavor to your playing if done right! Check out this lesson to learn more.
Review lesson: Bending
Minor 9 Arpeggios
Minor 9 arpeggios is just a minor arpeggio (root, minor third, fifth) with the color tone of the 9th degree (or second). Very common in jazz and not too hard to implement in your playing!
Economy Picking
Economy picking is combining the idea of sweep picking and alternate picking. A little tricky to initially implement into your playing if you’re used to just alternate picking but once you start putting some gas to it, it can really elevate your chops!
Review lesson: Economy Picking
Harmonic Minor
Harmonic minor is a great introduction to more exotic sounding scales. It’s not as “out there” as melodic minor for example but a great place to start if you want to add some spice to your solos. Great scale to use over a Major V chord to a minor I.
Hammer Ons and Pull Offs
Legato style can add more texture to your playing. The contrast between articulating picked notes vs. playing them smoothly using hammer ons and pull offs will make you sound wise beyond your years!
Review lesson: Hammer Ons and Pull Offs
Advanced Theory
Ready for some more advanced theory? Check out one of my favorite scales to use over Major V chords leading to a minor I. Really common in jazz so it’s a great way to integrate some jazz theory into your playing.
Rhythms
Rhythms are just as important to music (if not more) as the actual melodic structure. Get familiar with the basics here:
Review lesson: Rhythms 
