Slide Success: Foundations - The Course
Always wanted to learn slide guitar, but not sure where to start? You've come to the right place.
Have you got a neglected guitar sitting in the corner?
Do you love the soulful sound of the blues, the playing of the greats such as Derek Trucks, Ry Cooder, and Blind Willie Johnson?
Tired of trying to work out how to get going?
Then welcome, and congratulations, you've come to the right place!
You have just found the best way to get ahead of the game and skip the frustrating trial and error involved in starting slide guitar.
Slide Success: Foundations cuts through the confusion that surrounds starting slide guitar, and fast-tracks your progress, helping you become a slide guitarist in a matter of hours.
This is different to any learning method you've come across before.
Rather than blasting you with bluesy licks, Phillip Henry distills his 20+ years of professional slide guitar experience to ensure you get the essential foundations of slide technique.
By the end of this course, you'll feel confident playing slide guitar, and be able to play those blues licks you've dreamt of with your own unique slide voice.
This course is for you if:
You want to play slide guitar, but you're not sure where to begin
You want to develop a strong technique that will allow you to progress to advanced playing in the future
You want to get the foundations of slide playing right from the start
You're looking for a fun and fast method to get playing slide guitar right away.
You want to create a beautiful, soulful sound that inspires you to play guitar all the time.
What you will learn
- How to tackle all the technical questions and get started today on the guitar you already own!
- Show you in detail how to overcome the annoying rattles and buzzes, and get a clean sound with the slide.
- How to build your confidence to play accurately and in tune.
- Reveal the path ahead to becoming a great slide player!
No more unwanted rattles and buzzes.
No more bum notes and dodgy tuning.
The Slide Success philosophy gives you the essential foundations of technique you need to be able to play slide like a pro.
It starts at the very beginning, explaining each key element in great detail, enabling you to move forward confidently and swiftly.
You will gain a confident understanding of:
- Gear and setup
- Holding the slide
- Holding the guitar
- Playing a clear note
- Playing in tune
Soon people will be saying, "Where did you learn to do that?!"
Your singing slide tone will inspire you to play so much you won't want to put the guitar down.
You'll soon be blasting out those blues licks and riffs, but doing it properly, backed up by the depth of knowledge and skill that makes a real guitarist!
Curriculum
A unique opportunity:
Learn slide guitar with Phillip Henry, one of the best slide players of his generation.
Master of bottleneck and lap steel technique, Phillip Henry is an award winning musician and teacher with over 20 years experience. He has worked with many of the greats of the slide guitar and folk worlds, including Michael Messer, Tim Edey, Tony McManus, Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Seth Lakeman, and Show of Hands.
Honoured with the prestigious BBC Folk Award for Best Duo alongside his contributions to the folk and roots scene with Edgelarks, Phil's artistry has captivated audiences from the bustling energy of Hyde Park to the hallowed halls of the Royal Albert Hall, resonating with listeners in both grand and cozy settings alike.
Counting Robert Plant among fans of his playing, Phil has toured and taught guitar all over the world, from Canada to Japan, Australia to South Africa.
Phil's enthusiasm for sharing his profound knowledge of slide guitar is unmatched. Students find his approach not only deeply informative but also highly engaging—a reflection of his genuine passion for fostering musical growth. With his background in crafting compelling soundtracks and performing with notable ensembles, such as the Gigspanner Big Band and Saltlines, Phil infuses each lesson with real-world experiences, connecting with students and guiding them towards their own "Slide Success."
If you're looking for a world class slide guitarist offering behind-the-scenes insight into how they got so good - this is it!
FAQs
How long does the course take?
This is a short course aimed at getting you sorted with the basics of playing slide, fast. We estimate it will take you about three hours to complete the course, which includes some time spent practising each technique.
How long do I have access to the course for?
Lifetime! You can keep coming back to the course as much as you like, ensuring you really will have the foundations of slide guitar sorted.
Do I need specific equipment to do the course?
You can use just about any normal guitar. You'll learn to use a bottleneck as the course centres on the bottleneck technique - the course contains all the info you need to find a bottleneck to suit you. You won't need lots of fancy equipment (but the course provides a convenient excuse for some shopping, if you want it ;)
What is the format of the course?
Phil teaches using carefully filmed hi-resolution videos, backed up with text and, where appropriate, tablature / diagrams (which he will teach you how to read). He breaks each idea down into small, digestible chunks making everything clear and easy to understand.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you don't feel the course gives you what you expected, please get in touch for a full refund.
What if I've never played guitar before?
Not a problem! This course is designed to be able to take someone who has never played any guitar at all from total beginner to confident slide player.
