Mini Masterclass – The 12-Bar Blues Shuffle

How to play the Legendary 12-bar blues shuffle In A 1-hour focused course

If you enjoy the blues and want to play the 12-bar shuffle with plenty of fun riffs and licks, this is for you...

Listen to the audio below to preview what you can learn today

Do you enjoy the blues and want to learn how to play it?
Would you like to learn the secrets of the legends of the blues?
Have you struggled to learn the blues in the past?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then read on...

Check out my Mini Masterclass blues course where you get laser-sharp focus on one thing, and one thing only

We've all come across lessons and courses titled things such as “learn 100 killer blues licks”.

For me at least, they nearly always feel like hype, with most of the licks being hard to apply or most of them sounding pretty similar and not being that usable.

In this course, we are flipping that on its head!

Every lick and riff is seamlessly integrated into the 12-bar blues.

This Mini Masterclass is a concise course designed to help beginners learn the blues and guide those familiar with the basic shuffle to expand and develop their skills.

The blues is the root of so much music and even simple blues playing is instantly recognisable.

Mastering the 12-bar shuffle is an enjoyable way to impress loved ones, switch up your practice, and most importantly, have more fun on the guitar.

I created this course to guide you in playing the 12-bar blues shuffle so you can unwind, jam, and enjoy the authentic, thrilling sound of the blues resonating from your guitar...

No more frustrations trying to learn the blues on your own

Many people try to learn this sort of thing from YouTube, but they get stuck.

With this course, there is no need to search for how to play the blues and no more worrying about if you are learning it in the right order, and...

No more getting frustrated because there is no plan or a teacher “starts off well but loses you along the way”.

It is all done for you in this course!

The course follows the same structured approach I use with my private students.

We start simply and build up gradually (though you can progress at your own pace).

For many, what's inside will open up a whole new world of playing.

The course is divided into two levels to suit both beginners and intermediates.

Be warned though – this is NOT a “complete” A to Z course on the blues

This course isn’t a comprehensive blues guide—it’s a focused, 1-hour course on mastering the blues shuffle in one style and key.

...And it is designed to get you playing confidently with practical results.

Videos are 3-7 minutes long, and to succeed, you’ll need to commit to regular practice and have patience. Knowing how to read TAB is useful, as it complements the videos.

The blues shuffle can be tricky; some pick it up quickly, while others need a week of repetition to grasp the groove. It requires building piece by piece, adding licks and riffs with methodical practice. If that sounds like too much effort, this course isn’t for you.

Two levels for your blues success

Part 1 - Takes you by the hand and guides you on how to play the blues sound famous in countless classic records.

The Shuffle - Learn the simple shuffle as heard in many blues records such as the crackly old Robert Johnson recordings, Chuck Berry rock 'n' roll, and a whole lot of what masters like Eric Clapton play.
Solid foundations - This section will teach you how to get a rock-solid blues foundation everyone needs.
A good refresher - Are you an experienced blues player? If so, this section may be a good refresher to fill in any gaps in your blues playing, knowledge, terminology, and technique.

Part 2 - Ramps it up to another level where you will learn a specific piece I teach private students.

Licks and Riffs - Here you will learn how to play a variety of exhilarating blues licks, riffs, and even a simple turnaround.
How to use them! Even better, I show you how to incorporate all of these into what you learnt in Part 1 in a seamless way - giving you an enjoyable, up-tempo blues piece to jam (the one heard at the top of this page).
Play in the styles of these legends - The things you will learn here are inspired by the likes of Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and more.

A step-by-step HD video course, with “trackable” lessons so you know which ones you have completed

This “Mini Masterclass” course is a step-by-step HD video course which you can download, and it comes with “trackable” lessons so you know which ones you have completed.

Here are just some of the things you will learn…

Specific tips on how to play the legendary blues shuffle as played in many classic songs.
Learn the complete 12-bar blues structure that makes jamming the blues a breeze once you know how.
A specific Stevie Ray Vaughan "triplet" Texas blues style lick.
Precise and detailed instructions on how to pick every note with verbal descriptions.
Super precise tips, including exactly which direction (up or down) to pluck notes for accurate picking and smoother playing.
The secret we can all learn from as to why many guitar legends can jam the blues on stage in front of 1000s effortlessly.
What exactly is meant by the I-IV-V chords, why you may already know them, and exactly how to play each.
How to adapt any blues piece to neatly slot in your own riffs and licks (without painstaking frustration).
How to play the blues scale, jam it, and why learning it one string at a time is far more pleasurable than trying to cram it all in at once!

Plus, feel like part of A band as you jam along with me

You can jam with me in the videos of course, BUT you can also use the audio tracks to jam too!

These are downloadable and made for you to use at any time and any place.

There are two versions of the audio tracks:

Version 1 - features all the parts so you can play along with me, check your progress, and perfect each section faster.
Version 2 - is the drums-only track that allows you to play the pieces from the course along with a drummer and feel like part of the band in a smoky good ol’ blues club!

You will also get these tracks at FULL and SLOW speeds too.

Here are some more exciting things you will find inside the course...

How to have fun with an "extraordinary" super simple two-note blues riff.
How to play a super melodic blues turnaround you will have probably heard dozens of times!
Detailed instructions for changing chords smoothly to enhance your blues playing.
The secretly delightful "smoky" blues riff, which you can learn in just about one minute.
A variety of smooth and soulful little licks you can play purely on the IV and V chords.
Experience the classic blues sound of earlier eras as you get taken back in time and learn one of the most vintage old-school blues riffs ever that no one seems to play any more.
An easy little way to simplify the sometimes tricky V chord.
Download every single video in two file sizes (“light” and super HD) or just stream them all online, making it as easy as possible for you to use the course.
A complete summary of what you have learnt, including a descriptive PDF.

Bonus #1

My Best Of YouTube "Curated" Blues Videos

This special collection features my top five blues guitar videos handpicked from my YouTube channel, showcasing some of the best lessons and insights shared over this past year.

These lessons are now conveniently compiled on my website, complete with detailed TABs for each video. This addition streamlines your learning experience by eliminating the need to search through countless videos to find these gems—a common frustration on YouTube.

Whether you're brushing up on classic blues riffs, learning expressive techniques, or mastering essential licks, these videos will provide valuable practice material with clear, accompanying TAB and notation.

Bonus #2

The Blues Trivia and Technique Quiz

To make learning the blues even more engaging, I’ve created a 20-question quiz that blends light-hearted trivia and practical technique insights.

This quiz is designed to test and expand your knowledge in an interactive way. We cover a mix of blues history, including famous artists like B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and essential guitar skills. This quiz helps reinforce what you know and have learnt from the course.

I love challenging students with quizzes—they’re not only enjoyable but highly productive, serving as both a learning tool and a motivator to dive deeper into the blues!

Get Started On Your Blues Journey Today

This course teaches the exact steps I use to teach the blues to private students.

It's organised into an easy-to-follow plan. It's full of value, and you’ll get the videos, downloads, TAB, notation, and audio tracks/drumbeats.

Enjoy months, years and even decades of thrilling fun playing the blues at this affordable price. Payment can be made via PayPal, debit, or credit card, and there’s a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Click ‘add to cart’ below and start this in-depth course within minutes, transforming your blues playing for good.

Dan Thorpe

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Here's how it works.

Order the course today. If you are not 100% satisfied with the lessons and your guitar-playing transformation within 90 days, I'll refund every penny.

The only thing I ask is that you actually use the course. If you do not like it after using it, I will refund you.

This is my guarantee to help you. I know you will love it and see big progress, but if you don't, you will get a refund.

Why am I willing to make such a guarantee?

Simple.

I know these lessons will work if you put in the effort. I use these lessons every day, both to play beautiful music for myself and to teach students.

What you will get Inside "The 12-bar blues mini masterclass"

A short but in-depth course on the famous 12-bar blues shuffle, riffs and licks
Complete detailed instruction & downloadable TAB & notation
Six Tailor Made audio tracks to jam along with
Bonus #1 - The Best of My YouTube Videos (With Exclusive TAB)
Bonus #2 - The Super Fun Blues Trivia And Technique Quiz!
90-day money-back guarantee

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P.S. To wrap it up, I just want to clarify what this course is NOT. It is...

NOT a fingerpicking course - I teach this using a pick.
NOT a course teaching the blues in lots of keys. The blues you will learn is in one key with two variations of it (but we do use another key in one of the bonus lessons).
NOT a course with lots and lots of licks and riffs – no, this is to the point with a handful of practical ideas that you will actually use.
NOT a course on playing blues solos - it is a rhythm course that incorporates lead riffs and licks but no solos.
NOT a long course - it is just 1 hour 2 minutes in length for the main course (and the bonuses are approximately another 45 minutes in length).