Mitchell Smith Guitar School- Edmonton

Modern country riff using double stops and a little Over drive below, inspired by Guthrie Trapp’s master classes and playing

Gotta start somewhere! Where is somewhere? Well, in my teaching method I say drawing a guitar and the labeling the parts is a GREAT place to start for a kiddo. PM me, email me at [email protected] or contact The Derrick Golf & Winter Club for more info! Full for spring semester but that should change come June! Cheers!

For those #guitarplayers just getting into modes. You’ve learnt the positions, but now what? Here’s a fun little easy level lick out of G7! You could also think in terms of the G mixolydian mode! Need the tab, or looking to further your education? PM me for either!

Happy Easter Long Weekend

Standard tuning slide, key of G, let’s go!

My review of the brand new Solo app from Tom Quayle and David Beebee. Killer practicing tool for all musicians!

There is only one way forward! Have a great day!!!

A little lunch time Diddy "The Banks O' Doon" (Modern Scots: The Banks o Doon) is a Scots song written by Robert Burns in 1791! I love playing stuff written hundreds of years ago as much as I love modern stuff, what a time warp! PM me for private lessons or check out my Patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/MitchellSmith

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Merry Christmas out there! Here’s a Derek Trucks/Allman Bros style lick in E! Usually the tabs are only available on patreon.com/mitchellsmith but what the hell it’s the holiday season! Look at the next post for the tab (they won’t allow me to post a video and photo at the same time) Please comment if you enjoy the link, or give me a follow! Private message for one on one classes starting in 2021!

Had a great time teaching the songwriters workshop for teens at The Derrick Golf & Winter Club this week! Now starting to fill my fall semester. If you’re interested in lessons, please message me as things will fill up fast! In person or via Zoom/FaceTime/etc.

A 45 Year Legacy of Country Music Compilation Comes Out December 6th, 2019 Pre-save your copy here: https://orcd.co/3rywy38 Track Listing: 1. Hey Romeo - Won'...t Be Over You 2. Jay Sparrow - The Best 3. The Orchard - Before the Afternoon 4. Chris Buck Band - Sip A Lil' Summertime 5. Blackie Jackett Jr - To See Your Face Again 6. The Orchard - Southern Ground 7. Hey Romeo - Come Out Here and Dance 8. Blackie Jackett Jr - Promise To Deliver 9. Wayne Vold - Ain't It Funny 10. Chris Nielsen - I Won’t Lose Any Sleep 11. R. Harlan Smith - If You'd Just Be A Memory 12. Jimmy Arthur Ordge - Ballad of Dawson City 13. Joyce Smith - Same Old Me 14. Larry Gustafson - Fiddle & a Bow 15. Gary Fjellgaard - All for You 16. Chris & Harlan - Easy Feelin Dream 17. Laura Vinson - Autumn Leaves See more

Lessons are filling up fast! I’m your guy for In Home/Studio lessons in Terwilliger, Riverbend, Glenora, The Derrick Golf & Winter Club and Sherwood Park! Personalized lessons for each student, one on one classes. Message me for details.

Money, it’s a crime Share it fairly, but don't take a slice of my pie... Conversation w/ David Gilmour. Not bad for a first run through, gonna need to work on that timing.