Blues Bootcamp

Your step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of blues guitar.

Join Seth Rosenbloom as he guides you through the 12-bar blues form, the basics of blues soloing, and expressive playing techniques to make your guitar sing.

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Blues
Bootcamp

Your step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of blues guitar.

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For beginner GUITARISTS

Learn and practice with Seth

Know exactly what to practice with daily guided exercises
Learn how to improvise blues guitar solos in any key
No music theory necessary – learn to play with your ear as a guide
Hone expressive techniques used by every great guitarist

Step-by-step Instruction

4 extensive levels

Start with the absolute basics and slowly build up your blues skills. Guided and easy-to-understand instruction at every step.

Time

7-14 days per level

Learn at your own pace. Most students take between 1 to 2 months to complete all levels.

Outcome

Build a rock-solid blues foundation

You'll leave this course with the skills needed to improvise your own solo over any 12-bar blues.

Just the start

Unlimited access to all classes

This Bootcamp includes access to Pickup Music's entire lesson library for every step of your guitar journey – from beginner to expert.

A Guided learning pathway

It doesn't get any simpler than this.

Our team of professional guitarists and master's-level educators have developed the most comprehensive beginner's guide to blues guitar. Every lesson is meticulously designed to keep you engaged and making music without getting overwhelmed by new material.

Level 1. Blues Basics (7 days)

Learn how to play the 12-bar blues form in any key with power chords and open chords.

Level 2. Lead for Beginners (11 days)

Get acquainted with call & response as you learn simple licks to build your first blues solo.

Level 3. Minor Pentatonic 101 (14 days)

Develop the melodic vocabulary you need to create solos from scratch over any blues song.

Level 4. Bends and Vibrato (10 days)

Bring your playing to life with expressive techniques that will form the basis of your unique sound as a guitarist.

A Guided learning pathway

Learn blues the fun way

This Bootcamp is the most straightforward and fun way to learn blues guitar.

By the end of this Bootcamp, you’ll be able to create your own dynamic solo from scratch over any 12-bar blues song. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of blues rhythm guitar, hone techniques to make your playing expressive, and work on connecting your ear to your instrument.

Level 1. Blues Basics (7 days)

Learn how to play the 12-bar blues form in any key with power chords and open chords.

Level 2. Lead for Beginners (11 days)

Get acquainted with call & response as you learn simple licks to build your first blues solo.

Level 3. Minor Pentatonic 101 (14 days)

Develop the melodic vocabulary you need to create solos from scratch over any blues song.

Level 4. Bends and Vibrato (10 days)

Bring your playing to life with expressive techniques that will form the basis of your unique sound as a guitarist.

Hear why students love this Bootcamp

Learn what makes Seth's lessons so popular

Nik H.

"This class alone was worth the monthly fee three times over. Learning what to learn and why with solid resources has been the pursuit of my self-education journey. Now, I can say I finally found it."

Eric T.

"🤯🤯🤯 My mind is blown, I wish I had gotten the membership a year ago when I started guitar, I'd probably be a lot better by now."

Sam G.

"Wow, this class is exactly the type of instruction I need! All of these Bootcamp exercises have been so helpful for me and significantly decreased the amount of time it would take me to absorb the info on my own. Thank you so much for breaking it down this way!!!"

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Learn through a step-by-step curriculum

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Level 1. Blues Basics

Level 2. Lead For Beginners

Level 3. Minor Pentatonic 101

Level 4. Bends and Vibrato

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Seth Rosenbloom

A bonafide shredder who's highly regarded in the world of blues, Seth has shared the stage with legendary musicians and played at almost every iconic club across the US.

He's also an expert educator who has helped thousands of budding guitarists fall in love with the blues. Over the years, Seth has developed a unique approach to teaching blues that melds generations of styles into a modern, adaptable technique.