Real World Guitar with Rob Garland

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Real World Guitar with Rob Garland

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Rob's Real World approach to the guitar stems from thirty years experience as a guitar instructor and session/touring musician.

Guitar Teacher @
• TrueFire • Musician's Institute • Fundamental Changes • Cherry Lane • Premier Guitar • JamPlay • Sonora •

10/28/2026

Steve Lukather Animal (Toto) Solo

10/27/2026

Start with a C-sharp minor 7 arpeggio, then explore chord tones, extensions, and chromatic approaches. Keep it simple across three strings, and these ideas can open up new possibilities in your playing.

10/26/2026

Steve Lukather’s solo in “Animal” blends bebop ideas with rock phrasing. A surprising ninth, a circling five-note phrase, and lines that float over the chords reveal why his time feel still stands out.

10/24/2026

Stop jumping across the neck after every chord. Instead, stay in one position and improvise using scale shapes that fit the chord you just played. Focus on targeting the chord tones and experiment with melodic intervals like the third to fourth to unlock new sounds. Have you tried this method yet?

10/22/2026

This hand synchronization drill is completely bonkers. Musically, it makes almost no sense, which is exactly why it is so effective. It forces your brain to stop relying on patterns and truly focus on string picking and coordination. Give it a try and see if you can keep your hands in sync.

10/21/2026

Playing a D major chord using the A shape bar chord opens up new possibilities on the fretboard. By anchoring your root on the 5th fret and layering your major scale, you can navigate the neck with much more precision. Try this practice pattern to master the transition.

10/20/2026

Playing through strings requires more than just technique; it needs a natural wrist arc. Stop overthinking the mechanics and start feeling the motion. By exaggerating your pick slant during practice, you build the muscle memory needed for cleaner, faster play. How does your wrist feel when you speed up?

10/19/2026

Practicing slow and fast are fundamentally different techniques. When you play slow, you focus on tone, vibrato, and articulation. When you play fast, you focus on grouping. Don't confuse the two if you want to save time and improve. Have you been practicing too slowly?

10/16/2026

A new lesson on picking will be out on Monday. In the meantime...🎸 Watch the 2 previous lessons in this series 👉 YouTube RobGarlandLA

10/15/2026

Master hand synchronization by practicing D Mixolydian triplets. This exercise forces your brain to equalize upstrokes and downstrokes. Accent the first note of each triplet to build true equal opportunity for both hands.

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Babylon Studios
Beverly Hills, CA

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https://rwg.robgarland.net/

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