It’s with immense pleasure that we welcome back Canadian blues-rock maestro Philip Sayce for another fast-paced video masterclass. Philip has recorded 10 albums as bandleader and forged a reputation ...

In my last column, I introduced an approach to playing through a 12-bar blues shuffle in the key of E with some of my favorite licks to play over the IV (four) chord, A7, and the V (five) chord, B7.

Let’s break down one of the tastiest blues licks from Oscar Peterson’s Boogie Blues Etudes. This piano lick is packed with swing, flavor, and that classic Oscar feel. It’s a great addition to your ...

Spice up your blues playing with this slick cross-rhythm lick using a 3-against-4 pattern. In this short tutorial, I show you how to break the rhythmic mold and add a layer of sophistication to your ...