Why The Best Solos Don't Start With Scales - 475

Play Guitar Podcast by Lee Anderson

Jul 22, 202627:37Music

Many guitarists believe better solos come from learning more scales, but great improvisation often starts somewhere else entirely. In this episode, we'll explore why the melody may be the most overlooked tool for creatin...

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