Solo Blues Jamming Workshop

Jam all night
without leaving
your couch.

You can play chords, fills, and licks separately. But when you try to combine them, everything falls apart. Your timing falters. You lose your place in the 12-bar progression. The whole thing feels disjointed.

That's not a lack of technique. It's a lack of integration.

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Watch: Introduction to Solo Blues Jamming

18
Bite-Sized Lessons
3
Part Workshop
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The Integration Trap

You know
the pieces.
You can't put them together.

Most guitarists learn chords, fills, and licks in isolation. But playing solo blues is about combining all three into a seamless, musical whole.

Solo blues jamming requires rock-solid timing, rhythmic awareness, and the ability to juggle multiple elements without losing your place. It's a skill — not just knowledge.

That's the gap between "I know these things" and "I can play solo blues jams all night."

Every blues player feels this…

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Can't mix chords, fills, and licks together

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Losing rhythm or losing your place in the 12-bar form

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Playing awkward rhythms that don't feel natural

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Wanting to jam confidently but not knowing how to start

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"How do I put this all together?"

What if you learned the integration method?

What if every lesson showed you exactly how to combine your blues skills into polished, authentic solo performances?

The Three-Step Method
Foundations first.

This workshop teaches solo blues jamming step-by-step, starting with the foundational skills before moving to performance.

Step 1 teaches you timing and rhythm. Step 2 applies those skills to the full 12-bar form. Step 3 turns your jams into polished, authentic performances.

By the end, you're not just playing blues parts — you're creating real, musical solo performances you can jam for hours.

Everything Included

What's Inside

Everything you need to create solo blues jams from start to finish.

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Video Lessons

Clear, step-by-step video instruction covering the three-step method. Bite-sized, easy to follow.

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TAB & Worksheets

Complete TAB worksheets for all chord riffs, fills, and solo approaches covered in the course.

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Drum Loops & Backing Tracks

Practice-along drum loops and professional backing tracks to jam along with at your own pace.

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Guitar-Pro Files

All chord progressions and solos in Guitar-Pro format so you can slow down, transpose, and practice.

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Practice Drills

Focused practice-drill videos that break down each step so you build the skill properly.

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Interactive Soundslice Notation

Play along with interactive sheet music. Control tempo, loop sections, and practice with full playback control.

The Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Three straightforward steps to create authentic solo blues jams.

Step 1: Nail the Basic Skill

Master the foundational ability to "juggle" chords and licks together over a single chord.

  • Learn to jam on a one-chord riff
  • Get 100% comfortable mixing chords and licks
  • Build rock-solid timing

Step 2: Solo Jam the 12-Bar Blues

Apply your newfound skills to the complete 12-bar blues progression.

  • Master the 12-bar blues form
  • Learn to switch between sections confidently
  • Never lose your place again

Step 3: Creating a Finished Performance

Turn your 12-bar jams into polished, authentic performances.

  • Add intro licks and turnarounds
  • Learn classic blues endings
  • Advanced techniques like hybrid-picking
  • Create variety and authentic musicality
Real Results

What Students Say

Blues players who went from fragmented to flowing.

★★★★★

"Thanks James, that was a lot of fun! You explained the concepts clearly, and have given me something musical to practice."

Dave C — USA

★★★★★

"Really enjoying this one! Fantastic course with plenty of examples and videos. Good documentation and presentation plus excellent teaching."

Dave M — UK

★★★★★

"Brings it all together, showing you step-by-step how to combine your blues guitar skills in a 'real' way. Fantastic approach."

Mark B — USA

The Difference

Before & After Solo Blues Jamming

Before
  • 01 Can't mix chords, fills, and licks naturally
  • 02 Losing rhythm or losing your place constantly
  • 03 Playing feels stiff and disconnected
  • 04 No idea how to turn practice into performance
After
With This Course
  • 01 Seamlessly combine all elements naturally
  • 02 Rock-solid rhythm and timing
  • 03 Flowing, authentic solo blues performances
  • 04 Jam confidently for hours
James Shipway

30,000+ Hours
of Teaching Experience

Your Teacher

James Shipway

Blues Guitarist, Teacher & Author of 17+ Guitar Books

I've worked with many guitarists learning solo blues, and I've noticed the biggest breakthrough happens when they finally understand how to integrate their skills.

Most players struggle because they learn chords, fills, and licks separately — but solo jamming requires them to work together. This workshop closes that gap with a clear, step-by-step method.

I'm the author of 17+ guitar books, and everything I've learned about what works (and what doesn't) is built into this workshop: clarity, practical focus, and real results.

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Course Details

Who is this course for?add

Solo Blues Jamming is for guitarists who know blues skills but want to combine them into complete performances. Perfect for intermediate players ready to move from fragments to flowing, authentic solos. Works for both electric and acoustic blues.

Do I need to know theory?add

No. This course focuses on practical skill development — how to actually play solo blues jams. Theory is explained as needed, in plain language.

How long does it take to complete?add

The lessons are compact, but real mastery comes through practice. Most players can work through it in 2–4 weeks and start applying it immediately.

Can I access it forever?add

Yes. As long as you're a TGL Membership member, you have full access to this course and all 25+ courses in the library. Cancel anytime and lose access; rejoin anytime and get everything back.

What if I don't like it?add

The Monthly and Annual plans come with a 30-day free trial. If it's not right for you, cancel anytime — no questions asked. The 6-Month plan is a one-time $109 payment with instant full access — it doesn't include a trial and doesn't auto-renew, so there's nothing to cancel.

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