Lesson series

Learn How To Solo

You’ll use chords you already know to begin soloing right away. Tips to ensure your solos sound like music, not just scales.

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Learn How To Solo

Start playing guitar solos that sound like music

Learn How To Solo is a beginner guitar soloing course taught by GuitarZoom Master Instructor Steve Stine. You start by developing a scale, picking it and finding the root notes. Then you work on phrasing, repetition, meandering and vocal tools, play in time with a metronome, and add bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, licks and effects. The course has 14 video lessons, just under an hour in total, plus a 30-page PDF book. This course is included in GuitarZoom Premium.

14video lessons

58 minutesof step-by-step teaching

Beginner to intermediatelevel

30-page PDF bookincluded

In Premiumwith 15 more core courses

14 days freethen $39/month, cancel any time

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Included in GuitarZoom Premium · course 5 of 16 in the path (Stage 2: First Steps in Lead Guitar)

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What Learn How To Solo is about

Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In these videos, he introduces the course and shows you how to develop a scale for soloing.

Course intro: Introduction · 1:20

Free preview lesson: Developing a Scale · 6:31

Who it's for

Is Learn How To Solo right for you?

Rhythm players new to lead. The course starts with developing a scale and finding root notes.
Players who know scales but not solos. Lessons on phrasing, repetition and creating phrases turn scale notes into ideas.
Anyone who wants to solo in time. One lesson covers song tempo and using a metronome.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you'll walk away with

Develop a scale to solo with
Find the root notes in your scale
Use phrasing and repetition in a solo
Meander and create your own phrases
Use vocal tools to make notes sound expressive
Play with a song's tempo using a metronome
Bend strings and play hammer-ons and pull-offs
Add simple licks and effects to your solos

What's inside

What the course covers

Every module and every lesson, in the order you learn them.

Module 1

Soloing, from first scale to phrases and licks

Developing a scale, picking, finding root notes, phrasing and repetition, song tempo and the metronome, meandering and creating phrases, vocal tools, repeating ideas, bending strings, hammer-ons and pull-offs, licks and using effects.

14 lessons · 58 min

See all 14 lessons

Introduction 1:20
Developing a Scale 6:31
Picking 2:24
Finding the Root Notes 2:12
Phrasing & Repetition 5:20
Song Tempo & Using a Metronome 4:42
Meandering & Creating Phrases 8:20
Vocal Tools 8:16
Repeating Ideas 3:58
Bending Strings 2:38
Hammer Ons & Pull Offs 2:53
Licks 3:30
Using Effects 3:17
Recap & Final Thoughts 2:47

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How it works

Learn at your own pace

Clear video lessons

Every move is shown up close. Pause, rewind and repeat each lesson as often as you need.

Practice materials

Includes 30-page PDF book. Use them to practice what you learn in each lesson.

Part of a clear path

This is course 5 of 16 in the Premium path, so you always know what to learn next.

Your instructor

Steve Stine

GuitarZoom Master Instructor

Steve has taught guitar for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He has a Music Education degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He's known for breaking hard things into simple steps you can follow. Read Steve's full story

Student reviews

What students say about Steve's teaching

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

"I'm amazed with just how much improvement I've seen in my own guitar playing."
Don B.United States

"What I'd really say is definitely take Steve Stine's course. I think you would find it really, really beneficial."
Demetrio G.Canada

"One major problem that I had was just being lost. Steve helped me find the way."
Jared H.United States

"It's clear, precise and I can follow along really well."
Jim C.United States

"This is top class. Thank you very much. This is really good, gold standard."
Brian H.United Kingdom

"I really like Steve's systematic approach to practicing."
Kevin M.United States

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FAQ

Learn How To Solo questions

Is this course good for beginners?

Yes, for players who are new to lead guitar. It starts with developing a scale and finding the root notes.

What is meandering?

It means moving freely through the scale to find ideas. One lesson covers meandering and creating phrases from it.

What are vocal tools?

They are ways to make notes sound more like a voice. A full lesson covers them, and later lessons add bends, hammer-ons and pull-offs.

Do I need effects pedals?

No. One lesson covers using effects, but the rest of the course works on a clean guitar.

How long is the course?

There are 14 video lessons, just under an hour in total, plus a 30-page PDF book.

How do I get Learn How To Solo?

Learn How To Solo is one of the 16 core courses in GuitarZoom Premium. Premium costs $39 a month or $299 a year and starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also buy Learn How To Solo on its own for a one-time $87.

What else is included in GuitarZoom Premium?

Premium gives you Steve Stine's 16 core courses in a clear, step-by-step path, from your first chords to improvising your own solos, plus a Jam Tracks library. You get every course from day one.

Can I cancel GuitarZoom Premium?

Yes. You can cancel any time. If you cancel before your 14-day trial ends, you won't be charged.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can watch on any computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, as often as you like.

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