Here I show you the essentials you need to know to play the mixolyidan mode in a cool jazz guitar settings. This includes some essential chords, essential patterns and a selection of ideas and licks where you learn the essentials how to use the mixolydian mode. You always focus on the chord notes in the case of g7 this would be the G,B, D and in most cases you focus on the B ( 3rd ) and approach it with the A#.

Here I show you my view on the essentials you need to know if you want to master the lydian mode. I show you some chords, useful patterns and some easy tricks to display the lydian mode. The trick is in fact to focus on the options in the lydian mode which in the case of F lydian is the G ( 9th ) and the B ( #11 ) - this creates the mystical feel if you want to outline the magic of the lydian mode.

Great rock guitar solo's always have bigger parts of legato playing included. So the legato playing technique has to get trained as well. In general it is called the Hammer - On and the Pull - Off technique were I show you the very first steps where you can start to train your abilities of legato playing in rock guitar. We start in the very easy open string position of the E minor pentatonic to get to know this technique and then we move it up to the regular position in the XIIth fret.

Here I show you the essentials which you can play when you play the phrygian mode on jazz guitar. This includes cool chord combinations, some soloing with the pentatonic but also the phrygian mode and some ideas with some upper structure triads. In the case of the E phrygian mode the F and the F major chord or arpeggio are the most defining factors if you want to high light the phrygian mode and don't want to let it sound like a regular minor pentatonic improvisation.

Hey guys, he we can discuss about the topics which we will be talking in the monthly HPCrazy Guitar Labs. If you don't make any requests I just pick a topic which I think is of interest. If you make a request i'll talk about that. It's also possible to make requests during in the livestream in the chat. It's all up to you guys. So don't be shy - MAKE YOUR REQUESTS NOW ☺️

The next Guitar Lab Livestream will be on Thursday 16th July at 6PM Zürich time and I will be talking about Marc Knopfler style fingerpicking. Don't miss it.

There is a new " Best Use " Video out :

Here I am talking about one of the core elements in any blues guitar improvisation. The dialogue between to people which is displayed into music. Most of the time, it involves arguments between a married couple. So it's not about guitar licks - it's more about talking on guitar and displaying a dialogue.

Here I give you exercises to make combinations with rock guitar chords and single note lines. The key or the secret sauce is the precision. I show you 3 very similar but very useful examples how you can play chords and single note lines in order to create very tight rock guitar sound.

Not a list of songs but topics and difficulty levels - you find them here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/announcement/5-search-tags/

Obviously “…” was what I was doing wrong Curious, is there a dedicated listing of your tutorials related to specific songs, pieces? Greg

When you use the search function and the search term is more then one word as an example : fly me to the moon you have to type this exact term in the search box : "fly me to the moon" ... it has to be between ".... "😊

When searching for specific song tutorials such as Layla, Fly me to the Moon etc., unless I capture the tutorial when distributed through an email, I cannot find it again. Also it would be very helpful to know what song titlesyou have made available for us to work on. Regards, Greg

Here I will be talking about the essentials you need to know about the dorian mode in jazz guitar. This includes : Essential Jazz Voicings: We begin by establishing a harmonic foundation with essential Am7 shapes, some extensions like Am9 and some typical dorian chord licks. The Scale Connection: Understand how your familiar Minor Pentatonic framework serves as the skeleton for the full dorian mode. Arpeggio Targeting: Learn to navigate the the Am7 arpeggio in combination with the D arpeggio to display the typical sound of the dorian mode. Jazz Phrasing & Ideas: Apply the theory through practical licks and melodic concepts. You will see how to integrate the additional "color notes" of the Dorian mode to create fluid, professional jazz lines.

Here I will be talking about the essentials you need to know about the ionian mode in jazz guitar. This includes : Essential Jazz Voicings: We begin by establishing a harmonic foundation with essential Gmaj7 shapes, including sophisticated textures like Gmaj7(6/9). The Scale Connection: Understand how your familiar Major Pentatonic framework serves as the skeleton for the full Ionian mode. Arpeggio Targeting: Learn to navigate the G Major 7 Arpeggio to confidently land on the most important chord tones during your improvisation. Jazz Phrasing & Ideas: Apply the theory through practical licks and melodic concepts. You will see how to integrate the additional "color notes" of the Ionian mode to create fluid, professional jazz lines.

Unlock the world of jazz guitar with our curated selection of essentials. Whether you are transitioning from blues and rock or starting fresh, here you will find the core building blocks: from mastering modes and jazz chords to developing sophisticated phrasing. Explore our comprehensive videos, tabs, and backing tracks designed to bridge the gap between simple scales and professional jazz improvisation. This jazz guitar essentials course will give the essentials you need to know on a intermediate jazz guitar level to start with real jazz guitar improvisation. You will learn the modes, and the essential tricks behind the modes, essential phrasing tricks, essential chord tricks and a first understanding of the complexity of the world of jazz guitar such as first basic analysis of chord progressions and first ideas of improvisation concepts.

I have just updated the description for the Premium Membership to reflect our latest digital and pedagogical developments. The service has been massively enlarged: with the launch of the brand-new, interactive HPCrazy Guitar Lab, you now get access to monthly live masterclasses, real-time interaction, and "The Vault" archive. To cover the extremely risen quality of the whole material—especially the broadcast-quality backing tracks produced to professional TV & movie industry standards in the past few months —the pricing has been recalculated. https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/subscriptions The new price only is valid for new members. Ongoing subscribers can keep the old price. But if you feel you want to contribute something additional you are free to do so here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/clients/donations/

Here I want to introduce this cool new feature as well and explain what I have planed for it. Featured Content Here I will add blog entries, tutorials, downloads or whatever I think is interesting of fits the current theme of the week or month. I also plan to feature older tutorials which gotten forgotten or which I update with new material such as tabs, backing tracks or new insights. I checked my YT channel and I have like 1500 videos - many of the topics I have been talking about are still valid.

Hey guys, this will be the very first of the upcoming "HPCrazy Guitar Labs"! In this livestream on June 18th at 6:00 PM Zurich time, I will be diving deep into blues guitar improvisation. By joining the livestream, you can be an active participant in this approx. 1-hour lesson—feel free to make requests, ask questions, or leave your comments in real-time. All relevant files and backing tracks will be added right after the livestream, ensuring you have everything you need to get the maximum benefit from this HPCrazy Guitar Lab.

Welcome to the HPCrazy Guitar LabThis is the heart of our exclusive premium circle. The HPCrazy Guitar Lab is designed to take you behind the scenes of professional guitar playing, high-end sound architecture, and advanced creative workflows. This is not just another passive tutorial site—this is an interactive, member-driven masterclass experience where you actively help shape the curriculum. Here is exactly what you can expect as a Premium Member every month: 1. The Live Session: Interactive Livestream & Real-Time ChatOnce a month, we gather live in the Lab. These are unlisted YouTube livestreams embedded right here on this page, away from the noise of public social media. During these sessions, I will dive deep into specific genres, technical concepts, or creative philosophies. Shape the Curriculum: As a Premium Member, you have a direct voice. In the run-up to each session, you can vote on upcoming topics, ask specific questions, or suggest areas you want me to cover. If you want to master a specific blues phrasing, understand complex modal movements, or look into my studio sound chain—just drop your feedback in the community section. Real-Time Interaction: During the live broadcast, you can use the real-time chat to ask questions, request immediate examples, or discuss concepts as they happen. 2. The Vault: On-Demand Video ArchiveCan’t make it to the live broadcast? No problem at all. Every single Live Session is automatically recorded and archived right here in The Vault. As a Premium Member, you have unlimited, 24/7 access to this growing library of high-level masterclasses. You can watch, rewind, and study the material at your own pace, whenever it fits your schedule. 3. The Session Pack: High-Quality Backing Tracks & Accurate TABSTheory and demonstration are only half the battle—the Lab is about practical mastery. Therefore, every single monthly workshop comes with its dedicated Session Pack. Accurate TABS: Professionally transcribed guitar tablatures of the key exercises, licks, and concepts covered in the session. Premium Backing Tracks: High-quality audio tracks produced in my studio, giving you the perfect professional canvas to practice your new skills and jam along. How to get involved right now:The Lab lives from the dedication of its members. Head over to our community area right now, look for the upcoming Lab Topic Thread, and leave your suggestions or votes for next month's session. Let’s disconnect from the superficial social media noise and focus on what truly matters: real music, deep expertise, and a dedicated circle of true guitar lovers. Welcome to the next level of your guitar journey.

Thank you for the update…..enjoy the connection. Although you do not hear from me much, I work everyday on your material and appreciate all of the effort you put into this Greg

Major Updates on the Horizon There are many major updates on the horizon when it comes to the HPCrazy Guitar Academy. So here are now the really cool and hot news. Till now the model was always like this that the HPCrazy YT Channel was like the show case and one could come here to the academy to download the files associated to the tutorials. That was basicly what the academy always was. Now I will start to bring more activity here directly to the HPCrazy Guitar Acadey. This includes more interaction possibilities which will be a first a monthly guitar workshop livestream on topics you can vote for, suggest or if there is not enough community feedback I will just do. The livestream YT videos will be embedded here in the new Premium Member Section and will only be accessable for Premium Members. Also I will make more articles about guitar learning, guitar playing, guitar sound lab and also share my latest recordings here. In other words the whole creative work and workflow will be now transfered to this website. I want to encourage all members and users here to take the opportunity to build up a cool community of real guitar and guitar music lovers and start sharing and discussing. This is the whole purpose of this website. I will make this system as cool and efficiant as possible for all members this would be either free members or premium members. But the main fokus will be on the small group of premium members. It shall be an exclusive circle of guitar players and guitar lovers. And we are disconnecting from the usual social media strategies and just focus on features here. Thats what is basicly planed and the new system is now getting rolled out. To support this standard of excellence and ensure a sustainable foundation, the pricing structures for new members will be adapted. This is an expert community so it has to be supported in a proper manner. The good news is for all premium members who are already regular members the price will not change. A little thank you for the years of support you guys gave to me. That's now all for the moment. I'll keep you guys updated when the first new features are getting rolled out.

Here you can train the foundation of basic rock guitar powerchord techniques with the chords E5, D5 and A5.

I have added a " Featured Content " box to the page where I will show posts which think you guys should check out because it's really cool or important to know.

Guitar Students Forum Hey guys, I wanted to encourage you guys to use this guitar students forum. This forum is for you guys and it also helps me to know what you are working on, what your challenges are and maybe you can also connect with eachother and make friends. The goal is to somehow get a community here which has fun and passion for gutiar playing, guitar music or to post your guitar recordings, your video's what ever comes to your mind. It's up to you. Because of spam prevention I manualy invite any new member who has made a premium membership here in the HPCrazy Guitar Academy manualy to join the guitar students forum. Then your membership stays permanent even your premiumembership has expired and you are free to use this forum.