What ultimately sets these fingerstyle guitar lessons apart from other offerings is the ability to submit a video for review using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange Learning® platform. Andy reviews each submission and records a video response, offering specific guidance to take your guitar playing to the next level. All students can access the Video Exchange library and watch each other’s interactions with Andy. This library is constantly expanding and may contain the key to unlock your playing.
Andy McKee is widely considered to be one of the finest acoustic guitar players of all time. His unique style and approach to the instrument have garnered him worldwide attention, established him as a pioneer of modern acoustic music, and have put him on stage with some of the most iconic musicians of the last several decades including Prince, Dream Theater, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, and more. Most commonly known for his technical prowess, use of progressive fingerstyle methods, and soulful songwriting, Andy brings unparalleled youthful energy to his guitar performance and musical compositions. While Andy incorporates boundary-pushing techniques such as two-hand-tapping, partial capos, slap harmonics, alternate tunings, percussive hits, and more, he never loses focus on the importance of song structure and melody. Andy’s technical abilities combined with his sensibilities as a songwriter elevate him above the rest. In addition to his expertise as a performer, Andy is also a committed educator with decades of experience teaching guitar, both in-person and online. When he’s not touring the globe, Andy calls Topeka, KS his home and has been teaching at ArtistWorks since June 2022.
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Guitar Fundamentals
Welcome to the Course
How to Tune by Ear
Intervals & Chord Construction
Introduction to Altered Tunings
Basic Playing Posture - Sitting & Standing
Right Hand Placement & Technique
Left Hand Technique for Fretting
Basic Sound Production - Various Ways of Attacking the Strings
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
Basic Strumming Technique
Introduction to Time Signatures
Introduction to Polyrhythms
Tips for Practicing
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Basic Fingerstyle
Alternating Bass with Thumb
"Dust in the Wind" - Intro
"Dust in the Wind" - Verse & Chorus
"Pacing the Cage" (FADGBE)
Arpeggiating Chords
Carcassi - Caprice in Dm Op.59 - A Section
Carcassi - Caprice in Dm Op.59 - B Section
Carcassi - Caprice in Dm Op.59 - C Section
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
Carcassi - Caprice in Dm Op.59 - D Section
Carcassi - Caprice in Dm Op.59 - Putting it All Together
Altered Tuning - C Major 9: CGDGBE
“Ouray” (CGDGBE) - Intro & Verse
“Ouray” (CGDGBE) - Chorus
“Ouray” (CGDGBE) - Bridge
“Ouray” (CGDGBE) - Putting it All Together
Altered Tuning - C6/9 Voicing 1: CGDGAD
"All Laid Back and Stuff" (CGDGAD) - A Section
"All Laid Back and Stuff" (CGDGAD) - B Section
"All Laid Back and Stuff" (CGDGAD) - C Section
"All Laid Back and Stuff" (CGDGAD) - D Section
"All Laid Back and Stuff" (CGDGAD) - Putting it All Together
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Basic Tapping
Slap Harmonics (DADGAD)
Linear Tapping Examples (EADGBE)
Cross Hammer examples (DADGAD)
Altered Tuning - C Minor 11: CGEbFBbD
“Nocturne” (CGEbFBbD) - Verse
“Nocturne” (CGEbFBbD) - Tapping Section
“Nocturne” (CGEbFBbD) - Coda Section
“Nocturne” (CGEbFBbD) - Putting it All Together
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
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Intermediate Fingerstyle
Altered Tuning - Drop D: DADGBE
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - Intro
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - A Section
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - B Section
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - C Section
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - D Section
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - Outro
"Common Ground" (DADGBE) - Putting it All Together
Altered Tuning - C6/9 Voicing 2: ECDGAD
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - Intro
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - A Section
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - B Section
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - C Section
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - Bridge
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - Outro
"For My Father" (ECDGAD Capo 3) - Putting it All Together
Altered Tuning - Down a Whole Step: DGCFAD
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Intro
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Verse
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Chorus
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Bridge
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Outro
"Heather's Song" (DGCFAD) - Putting it All Together
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - A Section
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - B Section
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - C Section
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - D Section
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - Ending
Carcassi - Etude No.7 Op.60 - Putting it All Together
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Intermediate Tapping
Introduction to Percussion on Acoustic Guitar
Altered Tuning Dsus4: DADGAD
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - Intro
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - A Section
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - B Section
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - C Section
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - Strumming Section
"Drifting" (DADGAD) - Putting it All Together
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
Altered Tuning Bsus2: BF#C#F#BF#
"7-14" (BF#C#F#BF#) - A Section
"7-14" (BF#C#F#BF#) - B Section
"7-14" (BF#C#F#BF#) - C Section
"7-14" (BF#C#F#BF#) - D Section
"7-14" (BF#C#F#BF#) - Putting it All Together
Altered Tuning C6/9 Voicing 3: CGDGAC
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - A Section
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - B Section
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - C Section
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - D Section
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - A Section Variations
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - Ending
"Clockshop" (CGDGAC) - Putting it All Together
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Advanced Fingerstyle
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - Intro
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - A Section
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - B Section
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - A Section Variations
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - B Section Variations
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - C Section
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - D Section
"Ebon Coast" (DGCFAD) - Putting it All Together
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
Altered Tuning - F6/9 Using a Partial Capo: AFGCAD
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Intro
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Verse
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Chorus
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Verse Variations
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Bridge Part One
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Bridge Part Two
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Outro
"Rylynn" (AFGCAD) - Putting it All Together
Arranging Songs for Solo Guitar
Altered Tuning Open D6: DADF#BD
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Intro
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Verse
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Chorus
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Intro and Verse Variations
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Bridge
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Harmonic Section
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Solo
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Chorus Variation
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (DADF#BD) - Putting it All Together
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Advanced Tapping
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - A Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - B Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - A Section Variations
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - C Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - D Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - E Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - F Section
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - A Section Simplification
Miscellaneous Topics - Video Exchange Category
"Aerial Boundaries" (CCDGAD) - Putting it All Together
