My new course THE SIDEMAN'S HANDBOOK
The Sideman’s Handbook is where I lay out the exact kind of skill set I’m talking about here—being adaptable and musically useful in real situations. If you’re trying to get called for gigs and sessions, this is the stuff that actually moves the needle.
You'll be taken to Brettpapa to complete your purchase.
Pros
- +Focused on real-world sideman/session skills
- +Built for beginner through advanced players
Cons
- -Not a quick “licks” course—requires intentional practice
Featured in 35 videos
CHEAT CODE: Find Anything on the Fretboard Instantly
13K views · 2026-04-03 15:36:12
THE ACCIDENTAL RIG: How my cheapest gear sometimes Wins the Session
14K views · 2026-03-24 15:30:19
Isolated Music Row electric guitar ASMR
4K views · 2026-03-20 00:53:37
If I Lost Everything: The 5 Items I NEED to Stay a Pro
21K views · 2026-03-16 15:16:03
BITTER PILL: Practicing Scales is Holding You Back
13K views · 2026-03-12 20:43:30
How to RUIN your career as a Pro Guitarist
7K views · 2026-03-11 03:06:48
THE TRUTH about mic bleed: the reason old records sound better?
4K views · 2026-03-07 18:00:13
Typical Nashville workday: Helping this old 335 pay for itself
8K views · 2026-03-05 19:49:28
RIGHT HAND NIGHTMARE: How prepared are you for this picking scenario?
8K views · 2026-03-03 18:00:54
DEAL BREAKER: Lesser known ES-335 issues to avoid
22K views · 2026-02-26 19:00:24
The practice mistake that's KILLING your progress
17K views · 2026-02-23 19:03:41
One simple trick to unlock DIMINISHED chords (for non-jazz musicians).
8K views · 2026-02-13 18:00:42
LOOK OUT: Common Gibson SG issues you'll wish you had known about
20K views · 2026-02-09 20:12:23
Which Vintage Gibson pickups? PAF vs Pat sticker vs T-tops
8K views · 2026-02-04 23:17:05
HARD TRUTH: Why your live guitar tone "shrinks" in the studio
11K views · 2026-01-29 19:31:11
Five Actionable Steps To A Session Guitarist Career
8K views · 2026-01-23 19:01:55
Upgrade your vintage guitar? 1955 Fender Telecaster
6K views · 2026-01-15 19:00:54
GUITAR HACK: How successful practice habits begin to hold you back.
15K views · 2026-01-05 20:45:15
You need these TWO SOUNDS out of a reverb pedal
9K views · 2025-12-12 18:01:14
$600 vs $6k vs $60K: The Ultimate Gibson ES-335 Comparison (4 guitars)
18K views · 2025-12-08 21:28:51
Successful songs: The Current Top 5 Country Radio Hits
7K views · 2025-12-04 22:58:44
TRADEOFF: Did I lose some vintage MOJO for perfect intonation? (Saddles content)
6K views · 2025-12-02 23:53:08
When is a Compliment NOT a Compliment? (Session Player Edition)
5K views · 2025-11-27 04:32:24
The absolute worst producer I've ever worked for
10K views · 2025-11-24 20:46:39
The one thing all pro studio guitarists have in common
11K views · 2025-11-21 18:37:25
What makes a great vintage guitar so great? 1959 Gibson ES-335
9K views · 2025-11-18 21:58:45
Are you STUCK on the Intermediate Guitarist Plateau?
9K views · 2025-11-14 13:30:27
This 1955 Fender Telecaster is older than my parents.
12K views · 2025-11-06 06:00:43
What have I done! 1959 Gibson ES-335
33K views · 2025-10-31 02:00:56
When you're left wondering if you did a good job...
5K views · 2025-10-24 20:00:51
I found my absolute favorite new sound – Keeley OAXA
14K views · 2025-10-23 05:00:06
Nashville session guitarist attempts one of the HARDEST hunts in the world
3K views · 2025-10-10 18:56:49
Practicing guitar solos only gets you so far.
9K views · 2025-10-06 18:30:36
What's up with Red Clay Strays?
5K views · 2025-10-04 16:59:54
The Sideman’s Handbook: The World Between Rhythm and Lead
5K views · 2025-10-03 05:01:00