Jim Weider is a master of classic telecaster and traditional blues slide guitar techniques; one of a select group of musicians to have an endorsement from Fender®. He has performed or recorded with such well known artists as Bob Dylan, Graham Parker, Los Lobos, Robbie Dupree, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Paul Butterfield, Scotty Moore & Keith Richards, Hot Tuna, Bob Weir/Rat Dog and Kim Wilson, among many others.
In 1983 Jim met actor/musician Levon Helm and soon became lead guitarist for The Band, replacing former member Robbie Robertson. He toured and recorded with this classic group for sixteen years, playing on stages throughout the world from President Clinton’s inauguration party to a historic concert at the Berlin Wall. Jim has appeared in commercials, film and TV soundtracks, and on numerous CDs. He has performed and recorded with The Band on several cable TV specials including "This Country's Rocking" and the "Bob Dylan Tribute" at Madison Square Garden, which was aired worldwide and is available on video and CD.
Jim Weider takes it from the top, and teaches all the elements you'll need to create the authentic feeling of electric blues guitar. Learn licks, riffs, rhythms and classic solos.
Skill Level 3
90-minute DVD, includes tab booklet With the Honky Tonk Gurus
Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! The result: swampy blues riffs and progressions blended with the funky picking and string bends of modern country.
Skill Level 3
Two DVD Set With Randy Ciarlante (drums), Richard Bell (keyboards), Steve Rust (bass)
This lesson teaches the country fingerpicking (using flatpick and fingers) that Scotty Moore used on Elvis Presley's early hits; how Duane Eddy got his twangy sound; and how Paul Burlison's single-string lead work influenced contemporary players like Jimm
Skill Level 3
90-minute DVD, Includes music + tab book With Levon Helm (drums), Rick Danko (bass) and Chris Zaloom (guitar)
More great insights and tips into how rockabilly changed guitar playing forever! Jim teaches the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran, plus invaluable advice on playing technique, equipment and
Skill Level 4
85-minute DVD, Includes music + tab book With Levon Helm (drums), Rick Danko (bass) and Chris Zaloom (guitar)
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Jim Weider is a master of classic telecaster and traditional blues slide guitar techniques; one of a select group of musicians to have an endorsement from Fender®. He has performed or recorded with such well known artists as Bob Dylan, Graham Parker, Los Lobos, Robbie Dupree, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Paul Butterfield, Scotty Moore & Keith Richards, Hot Tuna, Bob Weir/Rat Dog and Kim Wilson, among many others.
