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Snag Your Stylish JGG Merch: Custom Stickers & Tees Await!
Are you searching for unique and stylish merchandise that lets your personality shine? Look no further because JGG has just what you...
Jarred Garneau
Apr 11 min read
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Notable Influences: B.B. King
B.B. King: The King of the Blues B.B. King wasn’t just a blues guitarist—he was the blues guitarist. Born in Mississippi in 1925, he...
Jarred Garneau
Mar 21 min read
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Patreon Available
Hey everybody! I have been waiting a long time to release my own Patreon and I am excited to get started and create a community with you...
Jarred Garneau
Jan 311 min read
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Dec 31, 20240 min read
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What material should I use for a slide?
Here’s a quick rundown of guitar slide materials: Glass : Bright, clear tone with smooth feel. Best for blues and rock. Steel : Sharp,...
Jarred Garneau
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Notable Influences: Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks, born on June 8, 1979, in Jacksonville, Florida, is celebrated for his exceptional guitar skills and deep musicality. A...
Jarred Garneau
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Slide Guitar Influences: Robert Johnson, An American Music Icon
The Legend of Robert Johnson: King of Delta Blues Robert Johnson, born on May 8, 1911, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, is often regarded as...
Jarred Garneau
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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New Teaching Studio Alert! Studio Opening at Milk St. Studios in Dover, NH
🎸 Ready to dive into the soul of blues and slide guitar, or explore other genres and skills? 🎸 Join Jarred Garneau at Milk St. Studios...
Jarred Garneau
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Notable Influences: Duane Allman
Duane Allman (1946-1971) was an American guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Renowned for his slide guitar playing...
Jarred Garneau
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Exploring Different Tunings for Slide Guitar
Slide guitar, a staple in blues, rock, and country music, offers a unique sound characterized by smooth, gliding notes. While the...
Jarred Garneau
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Notable Influences: Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson, (a personal favorite of mine) was born in 1897 in Texas, and a pioneering figure in the world of gospel and blues...
Jarred Garneau
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Notable influences: Elmore James
Master of the Slide GuitarElmore James, born in Mississippi in 1918, revolutionized blues music with his distinctive slide guitar style....
Jarred Garneau
May 1, 20241 min read
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History of Slide Guitar
Slide guitar has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originating in the American South, it evolved from the use of glass...
Jarred Garneau
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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What Have You Been Listening To?
Hello everyone! I have decided to switch things up this week by asking you a question: What have you been listening to? I believe...
Jarred Garneau
Mar 19, 20221 min read
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How To Play Slide Guitar: "The Sky Is Crying"
Elmore James, famously dubbed "The King Of Slide Guitar" was a post-WWII guitarist that was incredibly influential amongst future slide...
Jarred Garneau
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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12 Bar Blues Shuffle - In Open-E
A must know progression for all budding blues guitarists, here is music for how to play it in Open-E. Use this progression in between...
Jarred Garneau
Feb 27, 20221 min read
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3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 3
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground - Blind Willie Johnson Based on hymn that was popular in the south at that time, this song since...
Jarred Garneau
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 2
You Gotta Move - Mississippi Fred Mcdowell Famously covered by The Rolling Stones on their landmark album, Sticky Fingers, this tune was...
Jarred Garneau
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 1
Son House was a Pre-WWII guitarist that played a steel-bodied resonator. He was a huge influence on both Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters,...
Jarred Garneau
Dec 18, 20211 min read
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Slide Guitar Riffs Everyone Should Know: "I Can't Be Satisfied" - Muddy Waters
Mckinley Morganfield, famously known as Muddy Waters, is a giant among slide guitarists. Known for his booming baritone voice and slide...
Jarred Garneau
Dec 4, 20211 min read
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