“Toby's lessons include more emphasis on 'how to think about it' and 'how to understand it.' For me, this is the essential ingredient that has allowed me to finally start to put guitar tablature aside, and just sit down with my guitar and have some fun playing!!”
"I can't say enough about these lessons. They really helped to take me to the next level."
"I can't say enough about these lessons. They really helped to take me to the next level."
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Two New Virtual Workshops:
Adventures In Drop D Tuning and Warm-ups For The Blues and Ragtime Player Click HERE for details. 
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“Keep up the good work! I've been playing this stuff for a long time, have a lot of different tapes, but I have not found a better teacher. You really are a cut above!!”
Finger-picking Blues, Slide, and
Ragtime guitar lessons that will improve your playing!
"Toby - I just want you to know that you taught this old dog quite a few new tricks. I started with 'Oh Susannah' and built from there. I’ve studied all the “Packs” lessons.. Anyway what I am trying to say is thank you. You’re a blessing to this old guitar player. You’ve opened up possibilities for me that I’ve never imagined." - D.R.
Toby Walker and Jorma Kaukonen - Fur Peace Ranch
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"Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I'm blown away."
- Jorma Kaukonen Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane. Jorma has employed Toby for several years to teach at the Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. |
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"Toby Walker is a fingerstyle guitar virtuoso, especially adept at blues, rags and hot country picking. He has a solid command of all aspects of blues fingerpicking, and he knows how to teach it as well."
- Happy Traum, founder of Homespun Music Instruction. |
Toby Walker and Happy Traum during the taping of the
'Take A Solo' instructional DVD.
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"Toby's lessons are not re-inventing the blues, but they are teaching it the way it should be: Authentic songs, logical order from easy to hard, how to vary them (that is: make up your own versions and improvise)."
What makes my lessons different?
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Learning songs is just the beginning....
Most teachers simply teach you how to play a song and that's it. You wind up playing the same 12 to 16 or so bars over and over again, which can get very dull after awhile.
I'll take you MUCH further by giving you the tools to find out what makes a song really tick, and how to add countless variations to the music. I'll also show you how to apply this knowledge to ANY other song that you already play!
You'll be more creative, imaginative, and knowledgeable on your instrument and surprised at how technically proficient you'll become in the process!
I'll teach you how to fish, rather than just feed you a fish.
You'll also receive:
• Enrollment in my free lesson of the month club.
• Email support.
• You Tube support.
Most teachers simply teach you how to play a song and that's it. You wind up playing the same 12 to 16 or so bars over and over again, which can get very dull after awhile.
I'll take you MUCH further by giving you the tools to find out what makes a song really tick, and how to add countless variations to the music. I'll also show you how to apply this knowledge to ANY other song that you already play!
You'll be more creative, imaginative, and knowledgeable on your instrument and surprised at how technically proficient you'll become in the process!
I'll teach you how to fish, rather than just feed you a fish.
You'll also receive:
• Enrollment in my free lesson of the month club.
• Email support.
• You Tube support.
"I am happy that I must say that Mr. Toby Walker did it again. Every Pack is bottomless source of inspirations for guitar player of any level. I admire not only the virtuosity of Mr. Walker but also perfectly didactic approach that anyone who does not have hands made from hickory must master. Thank you, Mr. Walker!"
Jiri
Dear Toby,
"I have been practicing the guitar for a year and a half now, using your lessons, for an hour every single day. Specifically, those Blues Packs in E, A, and C.
Each pack have been a fantastic introduction to those keys and I feel that I got much more out of them then I paid for.
Those lessons have given me the tools for picking up new things such as licks and ideas whenever I listen or watch other players.
Most important, I am today a much better player than I was then so thank you." Vincent.
Jiri
Dear Toby,
"I have been practicing the guitar for a year and a half now, using your lessons, for an hour every single day. Specifically, those Blues Packs in E, A, and C.
Each pack have been a fantastic introduction to those keys and I feel that I got much more out of them then I paid for.
Those lessons have given me the tools for picking up new things such as licks and ideas whenever I listen or watch other players.
Most important, I am today a much better player than I was then so thank you." Vincent.
Every lesson includes
Streaming, Downloadable Videos, and Tab.
Here's a sample of one of my lessons called 'Cocaine Blues.'
Here's the tab for what I just played:
Email support
I'm as near as your computer, smart phone or iPad. As an extra bonus I offer personalized email support to answer any questions you may have, included with each and every lesson! Really, I answer every one of your emails. I can be with you every step of the way.
YouTube Support
I have students send me YouTube examples of how they're progressing and I'm always available to comment on them.
Here's what some of my students are saying:
"I've been taking guitar lessons live and from videos for years. With most teachers, you learn how to play songs or licks. Toby teaches you how to play guitar. Whether studying from Toby's Homespun video or his own 'packs,' you'll learn what notes are available for soloing up and down the neck. The lessons slowly add notes to your repertoire in each key and soon you find yourself soloing comfortably up and down the fretboard. Oh yeah- he teaches songs too."
“Keep up the good work! I've been playing this stuff for a long time, have a lot of different tapes, but I have not found a better teacher. You really are a cut above!!”
"Toby - Just thought you might like to know.....this lesson is really super COOL for sure !! I get into it, get busy and even find a little time to give a listen just before going to sleep. Man, it just comes alive again and lights that little fire we need to keep going. A number of really cool tunes here. Love it all. Really looking forward to your next SLIDE lesson too."
"Toby and I share a love of fingerstyle acoustic blues. His tabs and recorded examples are important in learning the tunes. It's great to have a teacher with such a wide repertoire and helpful insights into the music."
"Toby Walker's lessons are just great: They are not re-inventing the blues, but they are teaching it the way it should be: Authentic songs, logical order from easy to hard, how to vary them (that is: make up your own versions and improvise). I learned some songs from Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters etc., and Toby's stuff shows me how to make these songs my own instead of just playing them the original way (see above: make up your own versions and improvise)."
"In his clear, well-organized video lessons, he presents classic country blues pieces in an authentic fashion, and then shows how the guitar arrangements are put together, illustrating the individual building blocks, and how they are structured, assembled and connected. All of which makes the material much easier to learn, remember and assimilate."
"There are a number of very fine video lessons available on country blues guitar these days. Most of these lessons are more focused on 'what to do,' and 'how to do it.' Toby's lessons include more emphasis on 'how to think about it' and 'how to understand it.' For me, this is the essential ingredient that has allowed me to finally start to put guitar tablature aside, and just sit down with my guitar and have some fun playing the country blues."
"Toby's lessons, focused on various important keys, are really helping me in my journey from a beginning to an intermediate player. The lessons are fun and they are very clear. It's been really exciting to see how I can expand some of the songs I've been working on with new licks and turnarounds and to understand how they all fit together. These 'packs' are a great value!"
"I can't say enough about these lessons. They really helped to take me to the next level. I can't believe how many new licks I learned with these lessons and am looking forward to playing other songs so I can throw some of them in. I can't thank you enough!"
"I've been taking guitar lessons live and from videos for years. With most teachers, you learn how to play songs or licks. Toby teaches you how to play guitar. Whether studying from Toby's Homespun video or his own 'packs,' you'll learn what notes are available for soloing up and down the neck. The lessons slowly add notes to your repertoire in each key and soon you find yourself soloing comfortably up and down the fretboard. Oh yeah- he teaches songs too."
“Keep up the good work! I've been playing this stuff for a long time, have a lot of different tapes, but I have not found a better teacher. You really are a cut above!!”
"Toby - Just thought you might like to know.....this lesson is really super COOL for sure !! I get into it, get busy and even find a little time to give a listen just before going to sleep. Man, it just comes alive again and lights that little fire we need to keep going. A number of really cool tunes here. Love it all. Really looking forward to your next SLIDE lesson too."
"Toby and I share a love of fingerstyle acoustic blues. His tabs and recorded examples are important in learning the tunes. It's great to have a teacher with such a wide repertoire and helpful insights into the music."
"Toby Walker's lessons are just great: They are not re-inventing the blues, but they are teaching it the way it should be: Authentic songs, logical order from easy to hard, how to vary them (that is: make up your own versions and improvise). I learned some songs from Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters etc., and Toby's stuff shows me how to make these songs my own instead of just playing them the original way (see above: make up your own versions and improvise)."
"In his clear, well-organized video lessons, he presents classic country blues pieces in an authentic fashion, and then shows how the guitar arrangements are put together, illustrating the individual building blocks, and how they are structured, assembled and connected. All of which makes the material much easier to learn, remember and assimilate."
"There are a number of very fine video lessons available on country blues guitar these days. Most of these lessons are more focused on 'what to do,' and 'how to do it.' Toby's lessons include more emphasis on 'how to think about it' and 'how to understand it.' For me, this is the essential ingredient that has allowed me to finally start to put guitar tablature aside, and just sit down with my guitar and have some fun playing the country blues."
"Toby's lessons, focused on various important keys, are really helping me in my journey from a beginning to an intermediate player. The lessons are fun and they are very clear. It's been really exciting to see how I can expand some of the songs I've been working on with new licks and turnarounds and to understand how they all fit together. These 'packs' are a great value!"
"I can't say enough about these lessons. They really helped to take me to the next level. I can't believe how many new licks I learned with these lessons and am looking forward to playing other songs so I can throw some of them in. I can't thank you enough!"
