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BLUES YOU CAN USE is the creation of John Ganapes, a musician, author and instructor in jazz and blues guitar. Based in Minnesota (USA), John offers one-on-one private lessons anywhere in the world, via Skype. To schedule lessons click here To order the BYCU lesson books, audio backing tracks and FREE written lessons, click here. Keep in touch with John on the BYCU Forum and Facebook. Check out John's Musical Offerings on Soundclick |
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Lick of the Week
This week Freddie King reigns with one of his numerous instrumental tunes - Onion Rings. It's a funky, cooking lick, and very accessible. 
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What's New
April 23, 2018 I am now offering 30-minute online lessons for $35 (currently on Skype only). You can work one-on-one with me on any of my books and more. Check the Online Lessons With John page for more details. For a limited time, I am offering a special for new students: Buy one lesson - get a second lesson for free! Lessons must be for two consecutive weeks. |
Featured Video
This week we have a real pioneer of the blues - Lonnie Johnson. I believe that he is the link between blues and jazz for guitar. He played jazz-like lines in his blues songs, back in the 1920's, unlike any guitarist who preceded him. He has a sweet, clear voice, to boot, and in this video, he is introduced by one of the coolest cats you'll ever see - Sonny Boy Williamson.
This week we have a real pioneer of the blues - Lonnie Johnson. I believe that he is the link between blues and jazz for guitar. He played jazz-like lines in his blues songs, back in the 1920's, unlike any guitarist who preceded him. He has a sweet, clear voice, to boot, and in this video, he is introduced by one of the coolest cats you'll ever see - Sonny Boy Williamson.