Make it your Own
LEARN TO SOLO LIKE CLAPTON
THEN
You’ve got the scales.
You’ve got the licks.
You’ve got the chord tones.
But knowing the code and being able to use it to create an expressive solo are two different things.
I’ve created a free 3-part YouTube series showing you the technical system that explain Clapton’s approach to lead guitar.
Scales. Licks. Chord tones.
Now I’m offering something different.
Personal feedback on your playing to help you turn those ideas into music.
I’VE GIVEN YOU THE CODE
NOW I’LL HELP YOU MAKE MUSIC WITH IT
The YouTube series gives you the technical foundation.
The feedback programme is where we take those ideas and start applying them to your playing.
Each week, you’ll send me a short video of yourself playing, along with any questions you have.
I’ll listen to what you’re actually doing, answer anything you didn’t understand, identify what’s holding you back and give you clear goals to work on.
You won’t be left alone with the information.
We’ll work through it together.
THE PROCESS
WATCH
Work through the three-part How to Solo Like Clapton series on YouTube.
You’ll learn the technical system:
Scales → Licks → Chord Tones
And you’ll see how these elements work together to create musical lines.
PLAY
Take those ideas to your own guitar.
Try them.
Experiment over the backing track.
Don’t worry about getting everything perfect.
ASK
Didn’t understand something?
Ask me.
Not sure how an idea applies to your playing?
Ask me.
Understand the concept but can’t make it work on the guitar?
Show me.
This is your opportunity to get clarification on anything that didn’t quite click in the videos.
SEND
Record yourself playing and send me your video on WhatsApp.
You can also send any specific questions you have.
GET FEEDBACK
I’ll listen to your playing and send you a personalised voice note.
I’ll tell you:
What you’re doing well.
What needs attention.
What I’d work on next.
And I’ll give you clear goals for the week ahead.
Then you go away and work on them.
The following week, you send me another video.
Watch → Play → Ask → Get feedback → Improve → Play again.
WHAT COULD WE WORK ON?
“I know what I’m supposed to do, but it doesn’t sound right when I play it.”
What we’ll do: I’ll listen to your playing and identify the specific areas that are stopping the ideas from working. We’ll focus your practice on the things that will make the biggest difference.
Outcome: You start turning the technical ideas into expressive, musical playing.
“I understand the theory, but I can’t seem to use it when I improvise.”
What we’ll do: We’ll look at how you’re applying scales, licks and chord tones, and work out what’s missing. I’ll give you specific things to experiment with and practise.
Outcome: You develop greater freedom and confidence when creating your own solos.
“My bends, vibrato or phrasing don’t sound like I want them to.”
What we’ll do: I’ll listen closely to your playing and give you specific feedback on the techniques and musical choices that will make the biggest difference.
Outcome: Your playing becomes more expressive, controlled and musical.
“I didn’t really understand part of the video.”
What we’ll do: Ask me. Send me your question and, show me what you’re doing. I’ll explain the idea and help you understand how to apply it.
Outcome: You don’t get stuck trying to work something out on your own.
“I keep playing the same things and running out of ideas.”
What we’ll do: We’ll work with the scales, licks and chord tones you’ve learned and start exploring how to combine them in different ways.
Outcome: You begin to develop your own vocabulary rather than simply repeating the same patterns.
AND THEN…
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Because the goal isn’t to become an Eric Clapton impersonator.
It’s to understand why his playing works — and use those ideas to develop your own voice, so this process will be about helping you to develop your musical judgement, and ultimately build your style.
WHY PERSONAL FEEDBACK?
You can learn an enormous amount from YouTube.
But a video can’t listen to you play.
It can’t hear that your bend is slightly flat.
It can’t tell you that your vibrato needs work.
It can’t hear that you’re technically playing the right notes but not leaving enough space.
And it can’t answer the specific question that’s stopping you from understanding the lesson.
I can.
I’ve been teaching guitar for 30 years.
More importantly I actively make music myself — playing, writing, recording and producing.
I’m not teaching you from the sidelines.
I’ll listen to your playing and help you work out what will make it better.
Private Creative Coaching — £3,000
Ten 50-minute online sessions, plus ongoing support between sessions.
This is my most intensive way of working with someone. It's designed for people who are serious about making a significant creative goal happen.
The first step is a free 15-minute conversation.
We'll talk about what you're trying to achieve, where you're currently stuck, and whether I'm the right person to help.
There's no obligation to continue, so lets connect, it’ll be fun.
The same goes for the work. It’ll be hard, but we’ll have fun making it real!
WHAT YOU GET
3 WEEKS OF PERSONALISED FEEDBACK
Send me a video of your playing each week and I’ll respond personally.
PERSONALISED VOICE-NOTE FEEDBACK
I’ll explain what I’m hearing and what I’d recommend you work on.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
If something didn’t make sense in the videos, ask me.
If you need something explained another way, ask me.
If you’re not sure how to apply an idea, show me.
CLEAR WEEKLY GOALS
You’ll know what to work on next, rather than simply being told to practise more.
ONE ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP
After you’ve completed the programme, send me one final video.
I’ll give you feedback on where you’ve got to and what I’d recommend working on next.
THE INVESTMENT
£197
ONE PAYMENT
Three weeks of personalised feedback, your questions answered, weekly practice goals, and one final follow-up.
The YouTube series is completely free.
You’re paying for the opportunity to have an experienced guitarist listen to your playing, answer your questions and help you turn the ideas into something you can actually use.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
You can already play some guitar but your solos don’t sound as expressive as you’d like.
You know scales and perhaps some licks, but struggle to turn them into musical solos.
You want to understand how chord tones can make your improvisation more purposeful.
Your bends, vibrato, phrasing or timing aren’t yet giving you the sound you’re after.
You find yourself playing the same patterns repeatedly.
You understand an idea when someone explains it, but struggle to apply it when you actually play.
You’d value having an experienced guitarist listen to your playing and tell you exactly what to work on.
You don’t need to be an advanced guitarist.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.
That’s partly what I’m here for.
You do need to be prepared to play, record yourself and put the work in.
READY TO MAKE MUSIC WITH IT?
You’ve got the code.
Now it’s time to put it into your hands.
Learn the ideas.
Try them yourself.
Ask questions.
Get feedback.
Make something of your own.
CLAPTON STYLE SOLOING FEEDBACK PROGRAMME
£197
Enrolment closes 31 October 2026. (You then have up 6 months to complete)