There will be new lessons posted weekly with a live show each month. Alan will present a variety of ways to view the guitar fretboard that will help unlock your creativity and expand your playing skills quickly! The show will feature, guest artists, students, and colleagues from Belmont University.

Gain access to access to PDFs and backing tracks for each episode here!

EPISODE #1: 1/28/25

Fretboard Symmetry: Triad Forms and Usage in Outlining Chord Changes

This episode will take a look at how symmetrical triad forms can quickly unlock the fretboard and allow the player to visualize beyond the limitations of traditional position forms. Traditional systems such as the CAGED, 3 note per string , and others are great tools but students often get trapped in these boxes. Using the natural symmetry of the guitar a player can greatly increase their navigation and advance themselves more quickly than you may think.

Episode #1 PDFs

Triad Fundamental Geometrical Shapes

Root Position Diatonic Triads 6_5

Root Position Diatonic Triads String Set 5_4

Root Position Diatonic Triads String Set 4_3

Root Position Diatonic Triads String Set 3_4

Root Position Diatonic Triads String Set 2_1

Root Position Diatonic Triads All String Sets

3 Octave Triads

Outlining II-7_V7_IMaj7/VI-7

EPISODE #2: 2/5/25

Pentatonic Substitutes

This episode will take a look at how symmetrical use of the basic pentatonic boxes to play chord changes. Using the natural symmetry of the guitar one can play these pentatonic ideas chromatically using the same shape and follow the changes for the progression: II-7/V7alt/IMaj7/VI7alt.

Episode #2 PDFs

Traditional Pentatonic Boxes

Substitute Pentatonic Scales

Substitute Pentatonic Licks

EPISODE #3: 2/11/25

Modal Fragments

This episode will modal fragments and the sub fragments of music fundaments such as 7th chords, triads, various intervals, and enclosures. I’ll create licks that incorporate ornamentation using chromatic approach and passing tones to further develop musical ideas and aid in playing chord changes. Using the natural symmetry of the guitar one can quickly multiply their fretboard knowledge.

Episode #3 PDFs

Modal Fragment Breakdown

Modal Fragment Considerations

Modal Fragment Licks

EPISODE #4: 2/18/25

The Harmonic Expansion Process

This episode will discuss the topic "The Harmonic Expansion Process". This is a process I designed to help guitarists better understand chord construction for 7th chords and beyond. The process uses basic power chord and pentatonic strategies to enhance the learning process.

EPISODE #5: 2/25/25

The Secret To Unlocking The Fretboard Fast (Dissect the Solo)

This episode will modal fragments and the sub fragments of music fundaments such as 7th chords, triads, various intervals, and enclosures. I’ll create licks that incorporate ornamentation using chromatic approach and passing tones to further develop musical ideas and aid in playing chord changes. Using the natural symmetry of the guitar one can quickly multiply their fretboard knowledge.

EPISODE #6: 3/4/25

Rock Soloing Technique (Two Hand Tapping)

This episode will be LIVE STREAMED with my guest student Creighton Holmes! We will discuss rock guitar soloing techniques. I will share my approach and exercises for two hand tapping. It will be a fun show with lost of information!

PDFs for the show’s lesson are below! Enjoy!