Master this
classic blues
song.
Stormy Monday is one of the greatest blues songs ever written. But learning it has always been frustrating — until now.
You need a clear, step-by-step method. That's exactly what this workshop provides.
One membership. 25+ courses. Starting at $20/month, with a 30-day free trial on Monthly & Annual.
Watch: Stormy Monday Workshop Introduction
You love this song. You can't learn it.
Stormy Monday has confused guitarists for decades. The unusual chord progression. The signature sliding riffs. The soloing approaches that don't follow normal blues patterns.
Most resources don't break it down clearly. You're left patching together YouTube clips and never really understand how it all works together.
That changes with this workshop.
Learning Stormy Monday without guidance means…
Can't understand the unusual chord progression
Can't nail those famous sliding riffs
Soloing feels random and disconnected
Never quite learning it the "right way"
Part 1 covers the chord progression, sliding riffs, and soloing foundations. Part 2 delivers two complete solo studies with lick-by-lick breakdowns.
You'll understand not just what to play, but WHY it works. That's the difference between copying licks and truly mastering this song.
Clear, step-by-step instruction tailored specifically to Stormy Monday.
What's Inside
Everything you need to master Stormy Monday from chord progressions to complete solo studies.
Part 1: Progression & Chord Riffs
- Basic Stormy Monday chord sequence
- The famous sliding chord riffs
- Complete chorus study with advanced techniques
- Chromatic approach chords & arpeggiation
- Soloing primer with scale suggestions
- Ear-training tips for this song
- Introduction to the BB Box hybrid scale
Part 2: Solo Studies & Methods
- Two complete solo studies (lick-by-lick breakdown)
- Solo Study #1: Blues scale approach
- Solo Study #2: BB Box hybrid scale approach
- Scale and arpeggio soloing approaches
- Making simple scales sound great
- Ear-training exercises
- Vocabulary-building advice & practice roadmap
2+ Hours Video
Clear, high-quality instruction. Close-up demonstrations. Every technique explained in detail.
TAB & Worksheets
Complete TAB, scale diagrams, and worksheets for everything covered. Download and print.
Backing Tracks
Professional backing tracks for practice and play-along at various tempos.
Interactive Soundslice Notation
Play along with interactive sheet music. Control tempo, loop sections, and practice with full playback control.
Guitar Pro Files
Download Guitar Pro files for both solo studies — slow them down, loop sections, and learn every note at your own pace.
Full Membership Access
This workshop is included with TGL Membership — along with 25+ other courses, study plans, and the Backstage community.
What students say
Real Results
"I recently purchased your Stormy Monday workshop and just wanted to let you know that it's a great resource. Clear, well-structured, and exactly what I needed to finally master this song."
Paul — UK
"Hi James. The Stormy Monday workshop is great — I hope you offer more workshops like this in future. The breakdowns are so clear and the solo studies really show me what's possible."
Tom — USA
James Shipway
I've been performing and teaching Stormy Monday for over 25 years — I've played it hundreds of times in front of audiences and know exactly where guitarists get stuck.
Most teachers break down this song in pieces. I teach it as a complete system: how the chord progression works, why those riffs feel so good, and how to solo over the changes with confidence.
I'm the author of 17+ guitar books under the Headstock Books imprint. But my real credential is thousands of hours teaching guitarists just like you — helping them go from "I wish I could play that" to "I finally own this song."
Ready to finally master this song? Let's do it together.
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- No auto-renewal
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Annual
Per year
Under $17/month — 2 months free
- Full course library access
- Study Plans
- TGL Backstage community
- Direct access to James
- 30-day free trial included
🎸 Not sure which to pick? Annual works out under $17/month — less than one private lesson, for unlimited access to everything.
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