Mike Dugan

Guitar Specialist · 45+ years experience

Mike Dugan emerged onto the New York City blues scene in the late 1970s with his band, quickly gaining recognition for his exceptional guitar skills and songwriting. He was invited to jam with the legendary Les Paul in 1985 and was later honored as "Blues Guitarist of the Year" by Show Business News as well. Forming the Survival Band in 1987, his band's album "Workin" earned a nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Recording." Mike then moved on to form the Blues Mission, establishing his main base in Allentown and developing original material and his own style of music. Since the '70s, he's toured relentlessly along the East Coast, sharing stages with legends like Little Charlie and the Nightcats and opening for B.B. King multiple times. His albums, including "Blues from the Rust Belt," "All My Blues," and "A Step Ahead of Trouble," are celebrated in the blues community. Additionally, his song "There's No Talkin To Ya" was featured in a 1996 episode of the TV series Homicide.

Guitar Chords

In this series, our instructors demonstrate and explain chords for beginners, intermediate, as well as advanced guitar players - basic chords, rhythms and naming conventions, along with 7th chords , barre chords and shifting chord positions. You will learn different rhythm styles for playing chords and along with note divisions.

6.1 Hours

69 Lessons

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Guitar Strumming

In this series, you will learn how to play rhythm in different ways and musical styles. Instructor Bobby Koelble demonstrates rhythm playing in quarter and eighth note divisions, and muting ideas. Instructor Mike Dugan will take you into the world of blues rhythm. Instructor Mike Walker goes further into details about funk style and rhythm.

5.7 Hours

65 Lessons

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Artist Series

In this series, our instructors explain the styles of great guitarists such as BB King, Jack Johnson, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page etc.. Here, you will learn how to create your own licks using ideas from these guitar greats.

5.3 Hours

87 Lessons

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How to Sing and Play Guitar

Here, instructor Mike Dugan demonstrates how you can sing and play guitar at the same time. You will learn basic exercises, as well as, pop and blues songs to help you develop these skills. The series will further delve into singing and playing lead in the styles of BB King and other famous blues artists.

2.7 Hours

20 Lessons

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Song Writing

In this series, instructor Mike Dugan demonstrates different ways of writing a song. Beginning with a four step method to creating whole songs out of a single riff to building it up from a chord progression. Further, he delves intro creating a song on the spot to explain the four steps.

1.8 Hours

22 Lessons

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Preparing for a Live Performance

In this series you will embark on a journey to become a polished and professional performer with this comprehensive series. Learn essential skills and techniques to excel in live music settings, from setting up equipment and conducting sound checks to managing interactions with band members, venue staff, and audiences.

49 Minutes

18 Lessons

Taught by

Bobby Koelble

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