Shawn Persinger is Prester John
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Shawn Persinger is Prester John
By request: “Kid Charlemagne” — the Larry Carlton solo from Steely Dan. Two mistakes in there… one was actually pretty sweet. 😉 #GuitarSolo #SteelyDan #LarryCarlton
October 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
By request: “Kid Charlemagne” — the Larry Carlton solo from Steely Dan. Two mistakes in there… one was actually pretty sweet. 😉 #GuitarSolo #SteelyDan #LarryCarlton
#mondaymorningguitarsolo A long-time favorite from the wonderful Jerry Reed, "East Bound and Down"
October 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#mondaymorningguitarsolo A long-time favorite from the wonderful Jerry Reed, "East Bound and Down"
David Lindley’s iconic slide solo on Jackson Browne’s “Running On Empty” — still one of the most expressive lap steel moments in rock history. Timeless.
#DavidLindley #JacksonBrowne #RunningOnEmpty #SlideGuitar #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock
#DavidLindley #JacksonBrowne #RunningOnEmpty #SlideGuitar #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock
September 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
David Lindley’s iconic slide solo on Jackson Browne’s “Running On Empty” — still one of the most expressive lap steel moments in rock history. Timeless.
#DavidLindley #JacksonBrowne #RunningOnEmpty #SlideGuitar #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock
#DavidLindley #JacksonBrowne #RunningOnEmpty #SlideGuitar #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock
#SteveHowe is one of my all time favorite guitarists, thus, my arrangement of "Close to the Edge" by #YES — combining the guitar melody, bass, and keyboards.
#MondayMorningGuitarSolo
#MondayMorningGuitarSolo
September 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#SteveHowe is one of my all time favorite guitarists, thus, my arrangement of "Close to the Edge" by #YES — combining the guitar melody, bass, and keyboards.
#MondayMorningGuitarSolo
#MondayMorningGuitarSolo
Bass community, where you at? 🎶 The Bass TAB edition of Creative Rhythms for Melodic Instruments is here. Guitarists are scooping up their edition like crazy… but we all know it’s the bass that makes the band move. Let’s prove it. 👉 a.co/d/hjHtRbK
Creative Rhythms for Melodic Instruments or Think Like a Drummer: Bass Tab Edition: Persinger, Shawn: 9798291269312: Amazon.com: Books
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September 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bass community, where you at? 🎶 The Bass TAB edition of Creative Rhythms for Melodic Instruments is here. Guitarists are scooping up their edition like crazy… but we all know it’s the bass that makes the band move. Let’s prove it. 👉 a.co/d/hjHtRbK
MONDAY MORNING GUITAR SOLO 🎸🔥 Scorpions – "Rock You Like a Hurricane" Guitar Solo Cover!
The first song I ever learned (I learned the solo much later).
#Scorpions #RockYouLikeAHurricane #GuitarSolo #GuitarCover #80sRock
The first song I ever learned (I learned the solo much later).
#Scorpions #RockYouLikeAHurricane #GuitarSolo #GuitarCover #80sRock
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
MONDAY MORNING GUITAR SOLO 🎸🔥 Scorpions – "Rock You Like a Hurricane" Guitar Solo Cover!
The first song I ever learned (I learned the solo much later).
#Scorpions #RockYouLikeAHurricane #GuitarSolo #GuitarCover #80sRock
The first song I ever learned (I learned the solo much later).
#Scorpions #RockYouLikeAHurricane #GuitarSolo #GuitarCover #80sRock
🚨 New Monday Morning Guitar Solo! 🚨
What if Dinosaur Jr. jammed with The Allman Brothers?
That’s the vibe of The Luck Pushers’ “You Tell a Lie.” 🎸⚡
Follow for more indie-progressive guitar fire.
#BlueSky #GuitarSolo #JMascis #FenderGuitars
What if Dinosaur Jr. jammed with The Allman Brothers?
That’s the vibe of The Luck Pushers’ “You Tell a Lie.” 🎸⚡
Follow for more indie-progressive guitar fire.
#BlueSky #GuitarSolo #JMascis #FenderGuitars
September 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🚨 New Monday Morning Guitar Solo! 🚨
What if Dinosaur Jr. jammed with The Allman Brothers?
That’s the vibe of The Luck Pushers’ “You Tell a Lie.” 🎸⚡
Follow for more indie-progressive guitar fire.
#BlueSky #GuitarSolo #JMascis #FenderGuitars
What if Dinosaur Jr. jammed with The Allman Brothers?
That’s the vibe of The Luck Pushers’ “You Tell a Lie.” 🎸⚡
Follow for more indie-progressive guitar fire.
#BlueSky #GuitarSolo #JMascis #FenderGuitars
One of my favorite — and most underrated — solos: 🎸
Al Anderson’s live lead on “No Woman, No Cry” (Bob Marley & The Wailers).
#BobMarley #AlAnderson #GuitarSolo #Reggae
Al Anderson’s live lead on “No Woman, No Cry” (Bob Marley & The Wailers).
#BobMarley #AlAnderson #GuitarSolo #Reggae
September 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
One of my favorite — and most underrated — solos: 🎸
Al Anderson’s live lead on “No Woman, No Cry” (Bob Marley & The Wailers).
#BobMarley #AlAnderson #GuitarSolo #Reggae
Al Anderson’s live lead on “No Woman, No Cry” (Bob Marley & The Wailers).
#BobMarley #AlAnderson #GuitarSolo #Reggae
“Blue Skies” — Les Paul Trio version 🎶
This is my 4th short performance video, which makes it officially a series!
I’ll be posting one every Monday morning until the end of the year.
What tune should I tackle next?
This is my 4th short performance video, which makes it officially a series!
I’ll be posting one every Monday morning until the end of the year.
What tune should I tackle next?
August 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“Blue Skies” — Les Paul Trio version 🎶
This is my 4th short performance video, which makes it officially a series!
I’ll be posting one every Monday morning until the end of the year.
What tune should I tackle next?
This is my 4th short performance video, which makes it officially a series!
I’ll be posting one every Monday morning until the end of the year.
What tune should I tackle next?
🎸 Guitar Octave Displacement Technique Explained 🎸
My most popular guitar lesson! Learn how octave displacement transforms simple scales into fresh, melodic lines.
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=8KJU...
#GuitarLesson #GuitarTechnique #OctaveDisplacement #WeirdGuitarLessons #ProgRock
My most popular guitar lesson! Learn how octave displacement transforms simple scales into fresh, melodic lines.
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=8KJU...
#GuitarLesson #GuitarTechnique #OctaveDisplacement #WeirdGuitarLessons #ProgRock
Guitar Octave Displacement Technique Explained
YouTube video by Prester John Music
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August 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎸 Guitar Octave Displacement Technique Explained 🎸
My most popular guitar lesson! Learn how octave displacement transforms simple scales into fresh, melodic lines.
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=8KJU...
#GuitarLesson #GuitarTechnique #OctaveDisplacement #WeirdGuitarLessons #ProgRock
My most popular guitar lesson! Learn how octave displacement transforms simple scales into fresh, melodic lines.
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=8KJU...
#GuitarLesson #GuitarTechnique #OctaveDisplacement #WeirdGuitarLessons #ProgRock
Country-Style Bends for Guitar. From “The 50 Greatest Guitar Books”
Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs/
Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs/
August 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Country-Style Bends for Guitar. From “The 50 Greatest Guitar Books”
Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs/
Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs/
Angus Young, AC/DC, Three Types of Guitar Vibrato. #guitarlesson #guitarvibarto #AC/DC Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/angus/
August 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Angus Young, AC/DC, Three Types of Guitar Vibrato. #guitarlesson #guitarvibarto #AC/DC Downloadable sheet music and tablature ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/angus/
Reposted by Shawn Persinger is Prester John
Recorded 43 years ago at the 7th Street Entry, a venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
"Land Speed Record," Hüsker Dü's debut album.
A different gig, same band, same venue
Hüsker Dü – Private Hell, September 5, 1981, 7th Street.
#punk #punks #punkrock #hüskerdü #history #punkrockhistory
"Land Speed Record," Hüsker Dü's debut album.
A different gig, same band, same venue
Hüsker Dü – Private Hell, September 5, 1981, 7th Street.
#punk #punks #punkrock #hüskerdü #history #punkrockhistory
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Tremolo Picking Blues Licksn – Tremolo Picking Blues Licks, with scrolling notation and tab – inspired by "Blue You Can Use" by John Ganapes.
August 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tremolo Picking Blues Licksn – Tremolo Picking Blues Licks, with scrolling notation and tab – inspired by "Blue You Can Use" by John Ganapes.
Reposted by Shawn Persinger is Prester John
August 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Working on a project that includes #LedZeppelin's "Boogie Mama". which is one of my favorite 12-bar blues AND #JimmyPage solos.
August 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Working on a project that includes #LedZeppelin's "Boogie Mama". which is one of my favorite 12-bar blues AND #JimmyPage solos.
NEW Weird Guitar Lessons, Guest Lesson, Stravinsky Homage
youtu.be/cPUyF2Ml8so?...
youtu.be/cPUyF2Ml8so?...
August 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NEW Weird Guitar Lessons, Guest Lesson, Stravinsky Homage
youtu.be/cPUyF2Ml8so?...
youtu.be/cPUyF2Ml8so?...
🐢 SLOW Practice Tracks Roll On! 🔥
Today’s featured drummer: Vinnie Colaiuta. A legend behind the kit — from Zappa to Sting to Jeff Beck — Vinnie's playing is the most challenging in the series.
⚡️Complex phrasing.
⚡️ Listen + download: presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/62-slo...
Today’s featured drummer: Vinnie Colaiuta. A legend behind the kit — from Zappa to Sting to Jeff Beck — Vinnie's playing is the most challenging in the series.
⚡️Complex phrasing.
⚡️ Listen + download: presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/62-slo...
August 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🐢 SLOW Practice Tracks Roll On! 🔥
Today’s featured drummer: Vinnie Colaiuta. A legend behind the kit — from Zappa to Sting to Jeff Beck — Vinnie's playing is the most challenging in the series.
⚡️Complex phrasing.
⚡️ Listen + download: presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/62-slo...
Today’s featured drummer: Vinnie Colaiuta. A legend behind the kit — from Zappa to Sting to Jeff Beck — Vinnie's playing is the most challenging in the series.
⚡️Complex phrasing.
⚡️ Listen + download: presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/62-slo...
Reposted by Shawn Persinger is Prester John
I talked to jon d'auria about the second _three layer cake_ album for "bass magazine" and it was a good time!
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August 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I talked to jon d'auria about the second _three layer cake_ album for "bass magazine" and it was a good time!
bassmagazine.com/mike-watt-an...
bassmagazine.com/mike-watt-an...
Best Delay Guitar Effect Ever? Nomeansno original guitarist – PUNK ROCK LEGEND – Andy Kerr discusses his solo on "Self Pity". youtu.be/DjFpEMjw-oY?...
Best Delay Ever? Nomeansno original guitarist Andy Kerr discusses the song "Self Pity".
YouTube video by Prester John Music
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August 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Best Delay Guitar Effect Ever? Nomeansno original guitarist – PUNK ROCK LEGEND – Andy Kerr discusses his solo on "Self Pity". youtu.be/DjFpEMjw-oY?...
🎸🔥 Learn the Blues Boogie Riff! 🔥🎸
Easy lesson for guitarists who struggle with the blues riff.
🎶 Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to tighten their shuffle game.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rz8zl...
#GuitarLesson #BluesGuitar #BoogieWoogie #LearnGuitar #EasyRiff #GuitarTips
Easy lesson for guitarists who struggle with the blues riff.
🎶 Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to tighten their shuffle game.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rz8zl...
#GuitarLesson #BluesGuitar #BoogieWoogie #LearnGuitar #EasyRiff #GuitarTips
Learn The Blues Boogie Guitar Riff, Easy Lesson
YouTube video by Prester John Music
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August 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎸🔥 Learn the Blues Boogie Riff! 🔥🎸
Easy lesson for guitarists who struggle with the blues riff.
🎶 Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to tighten their shuffle game.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rz8zl...
#GuitarLesson #BluesGuitar #BoogieWoogie #LearnGuitar #EasyRiff #GuitarTips
Easy lesson for guitarists who struggle with the blues riff.
🎶 Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to tighten their shuffle game.
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rz8zl...
#GuitarLesson #BluesGuitar #BoogieWoogie #LearnGuitar #EasyRiff #GuitarTips
My latest lesson for #PremierGuitar www.premierguitar.com/lessons/
Lessons on Premier Guitar's site
Learn how to play your favorite songs and riffs with Premier Guitar's free online guitar lessons. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, our lessons are right for you! Learn chord...
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August 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My latest lesson for #PremierGuitar www.premierguitar.com/lessons/
🐢 SLOW Practice Tracks Continue! 🔥 Today’s spotlight: Chester Thompson 🥁 (Genesis, Zappa, Weather Report)
🎧 New slow audio drops daily — this week & next.
🎵 Listen:
presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/92-slo...
📖 Book link in the comments.
🎧 New slow audio drops daily — this week & next.
🎵 Listen:
presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/92-slo...
📖 Book link in the comments.
August 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🐢 SLOW Practice Tracks Continue! 🔥 Today’s spotlight: Chester Thompson 🥁 (Genesis, Zappa, Weather Report)
🎧 New slow audio drops daily — this week & next.
🎵 Listen:
presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/92-slo...
📖 Book link in the comments.
🎧 New slow audio drops daily — this week & next.
🎵 Listen:
presterjohnmusic.bandcamp.com/track/92-slo...
📖 Book link in the comments.
Master Blues Triplets, 8th and 16th Notes!
From the "The 50 Greatest Guitar Books" by Shawn Persinger (aka Prester John)
Guitar tab for this lesson ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs
From the "The 50 Greatest Guitar Books" by Shawn Persinger (aka Prester John)
Guitar tab for this lesson ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs
August 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Master Blues Triplets, 8th and 16th Notes!
From the "The 50 Greatest Guitar Books" by Shawn Persinger (aka Prester John)
Guitar tab for this lesson ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs
From the "The 50 Greatest Guitar Books" by Shawn Persinger (aka Prester John)
Guitar tab for this lesson ▶ presterjohnmusic.com/guitartabs