Free Online Guitar Lessons, Modes and Music Theory, Song Writing Lessons

7 Ways Musicians ACTUALLY Use Modes

Jake Lizzio

June 19, 2025

Category - Modes and Music Theory

Modes and Music Theory, Song Writing Lessons

Musical Drones and Pedal Tones

Jake Lizzio

June 29, 2021

In this lesson I will drone on about musical drones (and the concept of pedal tones). This is a simple concept that can lead to some...

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Modes and Music Theory

The Bizarre World of Augmented Chords

Jake Lizzio

August 10, 2020

PDFs+MP3’s for this lesson at my Patreon: Augmented chords are awkward, weird, and can seem useless. It took me a while to eventually grasp on...

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Modes and Music Theory

6 Ways To Solo Over 4 “Simple” Chords [Dorian + Minor Modal Mixture]

Jake Lizzio

June 25, 2020

Get the PDF + MP3 here: This lesson explores modal interchange AKA modal mixture between Dorian and Minor. Specifically with the tonal center of E...

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Modes and Music Theory

How To Write Solos That SHRED!

Jake Lizzio

June 10, 2020

ShredMaster Scott’s Modal Lesson: My Patreon: Writing shredding and fast lead lines is tough business. Too many notes and it gets repetitive and...

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Modes and Music Theory

Does The Diminished viiº Chord Even Exist?

Jake Lizzio

April 7, 2020

PDF at my Patreon: Thx to KLOS for the carbon fiber acoustic! This is a deep lesson, not for the faint of heart. To sweeten the burden of all this...

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Modes and Music Theory

Quarantine Lessons- Blues Guitar Crash Course 1/5

Jake Lizzio

March 28, 2020

This lesson was livestreamed on 3/23/2020. Every day this week I’ll be live streaming the remainder of this course at 2PM CST, and then will...

Music Theory and Songwriting Course FAQs

I’m not a guitarist. Should I still take this course?

Probably! Only about 15% of this course is dedicated to the guitar, while the remaining concepts are taught in a way that can easily be applied to any other instrument. However, since all the theory taught is viewed through the lens of the guitar, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you own a guitar before pursuing this course to finish.

I am a beginner/advanced guitar player but don’t know theory- is this course for me?

This is not a course on guitar playing or technique, but on theory and songwriting. The only skills you are expected to know is how to read guitar tablature, and the absolute basics of guitar playing (how to fret a note, open chords, etc)

How does your course compare to taking private lessons?

I can confidently say that this method of learning will be more effective and valuable for many types of students. Since there is no wasted time or filler, it is more time-efficient than real life lessons where the teacher or student can get distracted. The printable materials are of a higher quality than most private lessons. And the ability to replay a lesson over and over is invaluable for students struggling to understand difficult topics.

I watch your Signals Music Studio YouTube channel a lot, can these same topics be found for free on your channel?

Not quite- my YouTube channel explores more advanced topics without explaining the prerequisites. 95% of the content in this course is totally unique and unexplored on my channel, and is taught in a linear fashion as to make sure you’re totally competent by the end. There are only two lessons that include cross over with my YouTube channel. However, after some lessons, you are directed to specific YouTube videos I’ve produced to help expand on your understanding of the previous topics and to help weave my channel in with the course.

7 Ways Musicians ACTUALLY Use Modes

Category - Modes and Music Theory

Musical Drones and Pedal Tones

The Bizarre World of Augmented Chords

6 Ways To Solo Over 4 “Simple” Chords [Dorian + Minor Modal Mixture]

How To Write Solos That SHRED!

Does The Diminished viiº Chord Even Exist?

Quarantine Lessons- Blues Guitar Crash Course 1/5

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Music Theory and Songwriting Course FAQs

I’m not a guitarist. Should I still take this course?

I am a beginner/advanced guitar player but don’t know theory- is this course for me?

How does your course compare to taking private lessons?

I watch your Signals Music Studio YouTube channel a lot, can these same topics be found for free on your channel?

Does my access to the course expire?

Can I access the course offline?

Are there refunds?

Last time I looked, the price was $200 but now it’s $270. What gives?

There’s no way I can afford your course. But I really want/need it. Can you help?