In this session we’ll learn iconic sections of the following Eagles’ songs: Life in the fast lane, Hotel California and Take it easy. We’ll delve into the core techniques needed to play them properly and make them sound authentic and professional.
Purchase just this session or buy ALL four sessions of the series and receive a 25% discount.
This series covers the songs of the following groups:
Here we’ll be learning sections of some of The Eagles‘ classic songs and delving into the techniques required to play them properly. The sections of each of the following songs will be covered in detail:
TAKE IT EASY
This is a great song for practising simple diatonic chords but with the aim of securing a solid feel in
your strumming hand. Notice the way we have scored it has you rotating between low strings a high
strings. This is what gives the strumming its movement and life. Other points of interest:
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
This is one of those classic Joe Walsh riffs that takes a simple rhythmic pattern but plays with the position of the riff within the bar so that it feels really original, cool and with movement. Utilise all the slurs, slides and 1/4 tone and 1/2 tone bends to replicate Joe’s part as closely as possible.
The verse part brings in some traid shape high position chords. Keep the strumming hand relaxed and aim to be accurate in how many strings you strum; if not, your delivery will appear muddy.
If playing an electric guitar I’d suggest using the bridge pickup with the tones rolled off slightly.
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
This piece is one of the most famous songs of all time with one of the most played introductions.
We’ve given you two versions, one without and one with a capo. Work on your fluent movement between the chord shapes and remember that as you are finger picking, you may not need the whole chord shape down at once. Try and ensure you use the suggested picking fingers as this will help with fluency.
BTW, the materials for previous sessions are still available to buy on request by email. See below.
It’s always best to attend live rather than just buying the materials. But the option for Materials-Only is there for those occasions when you just can’t make it.
This series of 4 sessions is a sequential series, so you will get much more out of it by committing to all 4 sessions (recommended as it comes with a 25% discount).
The materials for previous sessions are available on request:
High beginner to intermediate players. Even players who are relatively new to the guitar will get some great ideas and approaches from these sessions. Acoustic or electric guitars are usually fine for the sessions.
The session is approx. 60 minutes long; don’t expect to master everything during the session. The tutor will go through all the key parts, demonstrating them and discussing the associated techniques and know-how.
The real work is done by you afterwards. Armed with the materials (PDFs, backing tracks and video recording), you’ll have all the tools to work on things at your own pace.
When you book you’ll have two options:
1. You want to join this live Zoom session.
You’ll receive the joining instructions on the day. Being live, you’ll be able to put your own questions directly to the tutor during the session. Choose option 1, This live lesson and materials.
2. Maybe you’d like to attend but can’t make it on this occasion?
You can buy the materials and receive them after the session (i.e. lesson PDF(s) and access to a Zoom recording of the live session). Choose option 2, Materials only. We often provide bonus materials for live attendance-only.
3. Buy all four sessions up-front for a 25% discount (RECOMMENDED)
As with option 1, you’ll receive the joining instructions on the day.