Blues Rock Guitar Lessons

By Jake Andrews

Jake Andrews is a premier blues/rock artist. He learned to play straight from best of the best original blues legends - Albert King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, BB King, Jimmie Vaughan...His unique story steeped in music, blues and guitar gives him a wealth of musical knowledge. For over 15 years he has honed his teaching skills with one on one students is now offering a unique opportunity to learn the way he did, direct from a real player!

Courses

The Ultimate Freddie King Instrumentals Course

Learn step by step, song by song this classic album by blues great Freddie King! Learn the entire album that influenced the great guitarists - Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and more!

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7 Day Blues Guitarist - Coming Soon!

Learn the basics of blues guitar in 7 days. Wanna learn the blues, the foundation of all rock and roll? In this in depth week long course, learn how to play like your favorite guitar heroes!

3 Day Blues Rock Theory - Coming Soon!

Learn the basics of blues rock theory in just 3 days!

About Jake

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Andrews began playing guitar at age 5, taught by his father, John Andrews of the 60s Roots Band Mother Earth. Since the age of 8 he has been trading licks with and opening for such masters as Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, and Jimmie Vaughan, starting at his hometown’s legendary club Antone’s. By his early teens he was wowing audiences and fellow musicians at such premier blues venues as B.B. King’s in Memphis and Los Angeles and Slim’s in San Francisco. He has performed at major festivals such as the San Francisco Blues Festival and Madison Blues Festival with Ray Charles. Andrews has been featured on CBS, Austin City Limits, Guitar Player, Texas Monthly and Vintage Guitar among numerous other publications.

Press

Vintage Guitar 2023

: "...When Andrews was eight years old, he sat in with an impressed Albert King at Antone’s blues club and by the time he hit puberty he’d played with such Texas blues greats as Long John Hunter, Grey Ghost, T.D. Bell, and Jimmie Vaughan. He subsequently recorded with Guitar Shorty, Jerry McCain, Manfred Mann’s Paul Jones, and others. For his sixth solo album, he enlists producer Carla Olson.... The title track shows Andrews’ facility without gratuitous showboating, and the whole set has an immediate, live feel....Covers of “Apricot Brandy” and “Burning of the Midnight Lamp” are welcome inclusions, and illustrates that Jake is indeed a mature artist.”

Billboard Magazine Cover

“Turning countless heads with electrifying guitar playing and soulful singing, Jake Andrews has been front and center of the Austin Scene for more than half of his 19 years. Steeped in the Texas blues tradition of Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan, “Time to Burn’s” mix of guitar pyrotechnics, fiery vocals and powerful new songs confirms that Jake Andrews is already blazing new paths with the torch he’s been passed.”

What People Are Saying About Jake's Video Lessons

"Superbly taught … the key is not that he’s a great player, the key is his teaching ability ..highly impressive"

"This is possibly the coolest guitar lesson on YouTube!!! Thank you Jake!"

"Great lesson, explained everything, made it simple, and it sounds awesome, Thanks!"

"Jake you are my favourite blues/blues-rock teacher on YT!"

"Very good lesson. I've used other YouTubers for this song and they didn't teach as much of the song, so starting out with you I had the main link down well and know I jam this song every time I pick up my guitar and this song."

"Now that is a blues masterclass. That guitar has such a thick but biting tone, love it."

"Best lesson I've seen on YouTube hands down stories and all."

"Jake you are channeling the spirit of the great Albert King with your amazing playing! I predict this video will become the benchmark on how to play this iconic blues tune! Love your stories of your run ins with these blues gods"

"Incredible! Love your style. Most lessons just focus on box 2. You really opened up the whole fretboard with this lesson. Some of these licks are pure killer! Never seen them in any other Albert King lesson. Thank you so much for sharing"

"The definition of a bad ass, swagger, and cool all rolled into one. He is bad and nationwide."