Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 59 minutes
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Play cleaner solos with confident bends and fluid pentatonic linking in this free electric guitar course—build real lead skills fast, plus certificate options.
In this free course, learn about
Course goals: build intermediate lead skills and a practice plan for steady progress
Master the 5 minor pentatonic shapes (e.g., A minor) and hit a target minimum BPM
Use fretboard 'airports' (anchor positions) to navigate solos confidently
Begin improvising by focusing on the root notes and strong target notes in the key
Essential lead techniques: bends, double-stop bends, vibrato, and pitch control
Legato basics including pull-offs (plucking as you pull away) for smoother lines
Link pentatonic shapes with slides/position shifts using 1st, 2nd and mega linking patterns
Learn and apply riffs/licks (e.g., 'white dog' riff) within a specific key and root location
Execute clean string transitions inside shape 1 (e.g., E to B string fret movements)
Play solos that move through two keys and follow the position changes accurately
Build fretting-hand coordination with the 1-3-2-4 spider exercise
Practice bending in tune with clarity (muting/control) in keys like C minor pentatonic
Map keys to shapes (e.g., finding the right shape for B minor from B on A-string, 2nd fret)
Know prerequisites for advancing: solid pentatonic mastery, timing, and core lead techniques
Course Description
Ready to move beyond repeating the same boxed pentatonic licks? This free intermediate electric guitar course is designed for players who already know the basics and want to sound more intentional, musical, and confident when taking a lead. Instead of guessing during solos, you will learn how to navigate the fretboard with purpose, connect shapes smoothly, and develop the technique needed to make your ideas come out clearly through the amp.
You will strengthen the core mechanics that make intermediate lead playing feel effortless: steady timing with tempo goals, clearer note articulation, and control over expressive techniques such as bends, vibrato, slides, and finger-based articulation. The training emphasizes practical, real-world lead skills so your phrasing stops sounding like exercises and starts sounding like music. You will also work on linking patterns that help you travel between pentatonic positions without losing your place, turning separate shapes into one connected map across the neck.
As you progress, you will apply these tools to riffs and solo-style examples that build both vocabulary and confidence. The course focuses on developing strong habits, like tracking root notes, choosing effective fretboard landmarks, and improving coordination with targeted drills. You will also explore how to handle common solo situations, including moving through more than one key, while keeping your lines smooth and your timing consistent.
By the end, you should feel ready to improvise with greater freedom, control your bends so they ring cleanly, and switch positions without breaking the flow. Whether your goal is to jam with friends, write more compelling leads, or prepare for the next level of electric guitar techniques, this course gives you a structured path to measurable progress. It is a practical step forward for any guitarist who wants their lead playing to sound confident, expressive, and reliable.
Course content
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Course Introduction] Level 101m
Exercise: What is the primary objective of the 'Lead Guitar Intermediate Level One' course?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 1 of 21] Level 108m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of the intermediate lead course in electric guitar as described?
Video class: Lesson One Done! Watch this before moving on.01m
Exercise: What is one of the benefits of joining the YJ club for learning guitar according to the text?
Exercise: What is one of the primary benefits of joining the YJ club as mentioned in the text?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 2 of 21] Level 108m
Exercise: What is the recommended minimum BPM (beats per minute) you should aim for when playing all five pentatonic shapes in the key of A minor during practice, according to the course?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 3 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: What is the main focus of the exercise described in the text?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 4 of 21] Level 110m
Exercise: What is the benefit of using 'airport' locations on the fretboard when playing solos?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 5 of 21] Level 109m
Exercise: What is the primary focus when beginning to improvise on the electric guitar, according to the lesson?
Video class: Unit 1 Done! Watch this before moving on.01m
Exercise: What is one of the main benefits of joining the YJ Club for guitar learners?
Exercise: What is one of the benefits of joining the YJ Club for guitar learning?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 6 of 21] Level 111m
Exercise: Which guitar technique involves plucking the string with your finger as you pull away to play the next note?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 7 of 21] Level 101m
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 8 of 21] Level 108m
Exercise: In the lesson about the 'white dog' riff, which musical key is primarily utilized for the riff and involves starting on a specific root note location on the guitar?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 9 of 21] Level 105m
Exercise: When transitioning from the E string to the B string in the described riff, which frets are involved in the movement based on the pentatonic shape one?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 10 of 21] Level 109m
Exercise: In the context of linking patterns for electric guitar, what is the primary technique being discussed to create a more fluid transition between pentatonic shapes?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 11 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: What is the key concept of the 'second linking pattern' as described in the text?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 12 of 21] Level 106m
Exercise: What is the technique commonly used to create pitch variation on the guitar by changing the string tension using fingers?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 13 of 21] Level 112m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of practicing the mega linking pattern exercise on the electric guitar?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 14 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: In the video, it is mentioned that the solo moves through two different keys. Which keys are these?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 15 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: When performing a double-note bend in the context of electric guitar pentatonic licks, what is the primary technique used to achieve the desired sound?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 16 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: When transitioning from shape four to shape five in the pentatonic scale within this solo, which fret on the guitar do you initially slide over to?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 17 of 21] Level 107m
Exercise: What is the primary goal of the '1 3 2 4 Spider Exercise' as described in the lesson?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 18 of 21] Level 110m
Exercise: What is an essential first step in learning to improvise solos and play leads on the guitar, according to the course content?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 19 of 21] Level 108m
Exercise: When practicing bends in a C minor pentatonic scale using pentatonic shapes, what is a suggested approach to ensure a clear sound in the notes while bending, as mentioned in the lesson?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 20 of 21] Level 112m
Exercise: When playing in the key of B minor, which pentatonic shape corresponds to the B note found on the A string, second fret?
Video class: Intermediate Lead Guitar Course [Lesson 21 of 21] Level 104m
Exercise: What is one of the essential skills to have before moving on to more advanced electric guitar techniques?
Video class: Course Complete! Here's What To Do Next01m
Exercise: What is suggested as the next step after completing the beginner electric guitar course?
Exercise: What does the YJ Club offer to help guitar students progress after completing a course?
