VIDEO LESSONS

This is where you’ll find all the instructional guitar videos, as well as some interviews! The lessons all have TAB and notation for the examples, exercises, songs and solos, and some even have backing tracks for your practice session. Enjoy!

Boogie Woogie Blues

In this lesson, we're learning this super fun Boogie Woogie Blues in the key of E! We're not only learning all the parts and techniques, but we're also learning about the scales and arpeggios that are used in this arrangement, and why those particular notes works so well in the context of the Blues! You get TABs and notation for the whole arrangement, as well as clear explanations and two camera angles! Have fun!

Both Sides Now (FREE)

Learn Emil’s beautiful arrangement of the Joni Mitchell classic “Both Sides Now”. Emil was contacted by the Joni Mitchell webstite team, who wanted him to write out his arrangement so that other people could learn it too! It’s now available on the official Joni Mitchell website!

Chord Substitution

Welcome to the world of chord substitution! In this guitar lesson, we'll start with a simple chord progression and melody. As we progress, we'll unlock the secrets of chord substitutions, introducing alternative chords to spice up the original sequence. Throughout the lesson, we'll expand your harmonic vocabulary and show you how to tastefully enhance your playing while maintaining the essence of the progression. TAB/notation included!

The Sound Of Silence (FREE)

Check out this lesson Emil’s beautiful arrangement of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “Sound Of Silence”. This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Avalon

This lesson features a crystal clear walkthrough of this amazing fingerstyle arrangement of "Avalon"! You'll learn both the arrangement as well as Emil's incredible solo. We also learn about useful scales, arpeggios and modes that enables us to improvise over the "Avalon" changes.

Salty Dog Rag

In this lesson, we're learning the great fingerpicking standard "Salty Dog Rag"! You'll not only learn the actual fingerstyle arrangement, but you're also going to learn one of Emil's solos, as well as improvisation tools for you to use when you improvise! Scales, arpeggios and much more! Tab is included in the lesson! Let's pick!

How Deep Is Your Love (FREE)

This is 37 minute lesson where Emil is teaching his version of “How Deep Is Your Love” by the BeeGees! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

REED IT (Jerry Reed Tribute)

In this tune, we're swinging a moving bass line together with a bluesy melody at the same time! A fantastic Jerry Reed tribute, written by Emil Ernebro.

Arranging “Amazing Grace” in 3 levels (FREE)

In this lesson, we’re talking about different ways to arrange “Amazing Grace” for solo guitar. Learn about chord embellishments, chord substitution, improvisation “tools” and much more! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Simple Voice Leading for Guitar (FREE)

Learn these easy voice leading concepts to spice up your progressions in a beautiful way! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Voice Leading VOL. 1

In this lesson, you'll learn KEY concepts on how to use Voice Leading in your guitar playing. You'll be able to move through chord progressions in a beautiful way using the ideas taught in this lesson. This video will take your chordal playing to a whole new level!

Voice Leading VOL. 2

In this guitar lesson, we delve deeper into the captivating realm of voice leading. Building upon the concepts explored in our previous lesson on this topic, this new lesson is designed to equip you with the essential tools to create seamless and captivating chord progressions using beautiful voice leading.

Auld Lang Syne (FAST VERSION)

This blazing fast fingerpicking version of the song "Auld Lang Syne" is a really fun arrangement! It's inspired by players like Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Merle Travis, and it's full of useful techniques and excellent licks! The lesson is 42 minutes long and includes TABs and notation! Enjoy!

Melodic Chordal Movement VOL. 1

As guitarists, we all know how easy it is to get stuck in a rut, playing the same old chords over and over again. But with the right voicings and chordal movements, we can create something truly special. In this lesson, we'll explore how to add color an depth to your chordal improvisations over simple minor chords. We'll learn how superimpose chords and arpeggios, and how to create beautiful melodies and chord progressions that will elevate your playing to the next level.

Right Hand Technique

This is the ultimate guitar lesson for fingerstyle players that want to develop their right hand technique for single line playing. It doesn't matter if you're using a thumb pick and fingers, thumb nail and fingers or hybrid picking - all the exercises, licks and ideas in this lesson will help you to develop YOUR right hand technique. It's an in-depth 75 minute video lesson that includes clear TABs and notation with fingering indications for both hands. Let's level up our playing!

Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar

In this 90 minute lesson about arranging for solo guitar, Emil is giving you all his tips, tricks and techniques that will help you to become a better arranger! With three different camera angles, 4K resolution, TABs and notation and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays in this instructional video! Enjoy!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Dive into the festive magic with the new fingerstyle guitar tutorial on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen". You get clear TABs and notation, and a right hand camera view so that you can see everything in a clear way. Add a new beautiful arrangement to your holiday tunes - Enjoy!

“Smile” by Charlie Chaplin (FREE)

Learn this beautiful arrangement of Charlie Chaplins classic song “Smile”. This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Jazz Blues: MOVING BASS LINES

In this lesson, we're learning how to play great sounding moving bass lines over the Jazz Blues form! Are you tired of playing the old standard blues rhythm guitar, and want to dig a little deeper? Then this is the lesson for you! We'll learn the Jazz Blues in several different keys, and how to play and create amazing sounding bass lines through the progressions! Tabs and notation for all the examples! Let's jam!

Learning From The Masters VOL. 1

In this lesson, we'll explore some iconic guitar lines and licks improvised by renowned guitarists. You'll learn how to play these musical gems while gaining insights into their versatility and reasons behind their effectiveness. We'll also cover transposing them into different keys for a broader musical palette. By the end, you'll have valuable additions to your musical toolbox! Let’s play!

Interview with Joe Robinson

My interview with Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

Arranging “Summertime” for SOLO GUITAR

Watch Emil arrange “Summertime” in real time! He walks you through all the important steps and teaches how you can arrange a classic tune like this for solo guitar. This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Fingerstyle Blues

In this ONE HOUR lesson, we're focusing on the "Fingerstyle Blues"! The lesson is divided into three parts, and you'll learn three different versions and levels of the Fingerstyle Blues. The goal is to be able to blend the different versions and add your own ideas to the arrangements. You get clear explanations for every note in these arrangements, and you get TABs and notation as well! Let's play!

Fingerstyle Blues Soloing

Learn how to improvise over the blues form while keeping a steady bass at the same time! "Fingerstyle Guitar Soloing" will elevate your guitar playing to new heights!

Counterpoint Licks

What is ”counterpoint”? Counterpoint can be two (or more) lines being played at the same time, moving in different directions and creating beautiful harmony! In this lesson, we're focusing on learning amazing counterpoint licks that will add an extra dimension to your playing!

Improvisation Level 2

Do you feel a bit stuck when you improvise? And do you find it hard to get out of your old habits of playing mostly pentatonic scales and licks? Then this lesson is for you! In this one hour video lesson, we're learning how to really use the modes from the major scale, and we learn how to bring out those interesting flavors in the moment, when we improvise.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (FREE)

In this 40 minute lesson, Emil walks you through one of his favourite guitar arrangements, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

The Big Quake (Tribute to Tommy Emmanuel)

Fasten your seatbelts! Emil Ernebro pays tribute to the great Tommy Emmanuel! The song is called "The Big Quake" for a reason, and Emil wrote this song with Tommy's playing style in mind. Tommy's live performances have been described in one sentence: "He's like an earthquake!" TAB/notation is included in the lesson!

Banjo Rolls for Guitar

In this video, we're going to learn "Banjo Rolls for Guitar! We're learning many different rolls and licks, and we also learn songs and solos. The guitar solos demonstrates how you can utilize the Banjo Rolls in your own solos. You get accurate notation and TAB for all the examples, solos and songs in this video, and you also get backing tracks! A wonderful 2 hour lesson, filled with SPICE!

Fingerstyle Jazz Comping VOL. 1

In this 70 minute video lesson, we're learning about Fingerstyle Jazz Comping! You'll learn how to get your guitar to sound like a Jazz trio, playing the rhythm guitar, bass line and even some percussion - all at the same time! You'll get TABs for all the examples, and great sounding backing tracks for your practice session! Enjoy!

Diatonic Chord Substitution (FREE)

Do you want to learn how to substitute chords and add some interesting harmony to the song you're playing? This is the lesson for you! (This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!)

That’s Alright Mama

This is an instructional video of Emil's arrangement of "That's Alright Mama"! A great up-tempo fingerpicking arrangement, with some sizzling guitar licks and soloing! This is in the style of Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins, and you'll hear both jazz, blues and country influences. With three different camera angles, 4K resolution, TABs and notation and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays! Have fun, and fasten your seatbelts!

Country Guitar: Soloing Concepts

I hope you will enjoy this 80 minute video lesson called "Country Guitar: Soloing Concepts"! In this lesson, we're focusing on different concepts that will help us become better improvisers in this style. How to use the major pentatonic scale over each chord, how to use the mixolydian mode over each chord, how and where to use chromatics, open string licks and more! Accurate TABs and notation for all the solos, licks and scales. You also get GREAT sounding backing tracks that you can use when practicing these concepts!

Take Me Home, Country Roads (FREE)

Learn this beautiful solo guitar arrangement of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

The Entertainer

In this video, you'll learn Scott Joplin's piano classic "The Entertainer"! This guitar arrangement is incredibly fun to play, and have so many interesting ideas that you can use in your own arrangements! It's a 40 minute video lesson, and we've added a close-up camera on the right hand so that you can see everything clearly. You also get TABs/notation of the song, which will help you to figure out all the small details such as fingerings etc. Have fun!

How To Choose A Thumb Pick (FREE)

This video is all about Thumb Picks, and how you can find the one that works for you! Learn about different brands, how to file the thumb picks and much more! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Visa Från Utanmyra

This is a lesson where Emil teaches his beautiful fingerstyle arrangement of the song "Visa Från Utanmyra". This song is special in many ways. It has Jazz influences, folk music influences and it's hauntingly beautiful! We have several camera angles, and clear TABs and notation for you so that you can learn everything in your own pace!

Arpeggios

In this 65 minute video lesson, you'll learn a lot of arpeggios and how to use them in your soloing. There will be examples and licks, and also tips and techniques that will help you become a better musician. With three different camera angles, 4K resolution, TABs and notation and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays in this instructional video! Have fun!

How To Use The Altered Scale (FREE)

In this lesson, we're talking about the Altered Scale, and how we can use it in our playing. One of the most used scales in Jazz music! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Danny Boy

The old song "Danny Boy" (also called "Londonderry Air") is a beautiful Irish melody. In this lesson you will learn how to play an interesting and jazzy version of this song. You will hear influences from Joe Pass, George Benson, Ted Greene and Tommy Emmanuel. With three different camera angles, 4K resolution, TABs and notation and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays in this instructional video! Enjoy, and let's play some solo Jazz guitar!

15 JAZZ LINES

In this lesson you'll learn how to use "JAZZ TOOLS" like chromatics, superimposing arpeggios, playing "outside", outlining changes, interesting techniques, jazz scales and much much more! This 70 minute lesson will improve your knowledge and make you become a better jazz guitarist!

15 JAZZ LINES VOL. 2

In VOL. 2 of the JAZZ LINES series, we’re taking it to the next level. Learning great lines over one of the most common progressions in Jazz music, the I VI II V (turnaround). You will not only learn the lines, you will learn WHY those lines sound good, and what scales and arpeggios works in different situations. This is a 73 minute lesson! TAB, notation and backing tracks is included! Here we go!

15 JAZZ LINES VOL. 3

In VOL. 3 of the JAZZ LINES series, we're learning how to play over one of the most common chord progressions in Jazz music; the minor II V I. To be able to improvise over these chord changes is essential, if you want to become a good Jazz guitarist! We will not only learn 15 great sounding Jazz lines, we will also learn WHY they sound good, what scales and arpeggios is being used and the technique behind each phrase, so that you can use that information when you improvise. This is a one hour lesson! Let’s get to work!

Jazz Up Your Blues

In this 70 minute video lesson, we're learning how to add some Jazz spice to our blues improvisation! We're learning about the Jazz Blues, and how to solo using more jazz flavours in a blues context. You get accurate TABs and notation for all the examples and solos, and you also get great sounding backing tracks to play along to!

“Yesterday” in 3 levels

This lesson is all about reharmonization. We’re working out a few different ways to play the beautiful song “Yesterday” by Paul McCartney. A 30 minute lesson on how to spice up the chords. This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Interview with Erik Igelström

My interview with Swedish mandolin maestro Erik Igelström! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

Jingle Bells

This fingerstyle guitar arrangement of the iconic Christmas song "Jingle Bells" has a bit of everything! From classic Chet Atkins style fingerpicking to some beautiful jazz and blues lines and ideas. There's also some harp harmonic techniques included, and even a solo. A fun-to-play arrangement that puts a smile on everyones face this Christmas! Enjoy!

Secondary Dominants & Flat Five Substitutions (FREE)

In this lesson, we continue to explore the world of harmony, and we learn how to use secondary dominants and flat five substitutions. This is a “follow up” lesson to my other theory lesson called "Diatonic Chord Substitution". This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Silent Night (FREE)

Silent Night is probably the most famous Christmas melody ever written, and in this lesson we will go through step by step how to play it as a beautiful solo arrangement! With three different camera angles, 4K resolution and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays in this instructional video! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

Interview with Eric Assarsson

My interview with Swedish bebop guitar virtuoso Eric Assarsson! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

Deck The Halls

The iconic Christmas Classic "Deck the Halls" is arranged with a swing feel and a moving bass line! Learn how to play the melody and the bass line at the same time, creating your own little swing band - with one guitar! This version even has a solo, and you'll learn some really nice jazz lines and many other ideas and techniques that is very useful for solo fingerstyle guitar! "Deck the Halls" will put a smile on everyones face this Christmas! Have fun!

Reharmonization: BACK CYCLING (FREE)

In this lesson, we're learning how we can add more interesting chords and harmony using the concept "Back Cycling". One of the most effective "tools" to use when you're re-harmonizing a song! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

The Wellerman

The old "sea shanty" called "The Wellerman" went viral on social media over the past few years. The song is usually not played as an instrumental, but this solo fingerpicking arrangement is incredibly fun to play! Emil Ernebro added some banjo style rolls to make it even more interesting!

Auld Lang Syne

The old Scottish melody "Auld Lang Syne" is often played around Christmas and New Years. You will learn how to play this beautiful melody together with some beautiful chords! This version is also a great display on the use of "harp harmonics" and how to use this technique in a solo guitar arrangement. With three different camera angles, 4K resolution and high sound quality, you will be able to see and hear everything Emil plays in this instructional video! Enjoy!

Interview with Shane Hennessy

My interview with Irish guitar virtuoso Shane Hennessy! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

This wonderful solo guitar arrangement of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a wonderful display on how you can play a melody together with chords, and create your own little orchestra! Since this version doesn't have too many chords, it is a wonderful arrangement to start out with if you haven't played solo guitar before. Merry Christmas!

Open String Licks

Are you ready to learn some great lines and ideas to spice up your solos? In this lesson we're diving into the world of open string licks! Emil is teaching 48 different licks, and you’ll also get TAB/Notation for all the examples!

Open String Licks VOL. 2

In this video, we focus on open string licks ans ideas that will help to make your solos more interesting! We're learning 40 different open string licks, and 2 guitar solos. The guitar solos demonstrates how you can utilize these licks in your own solos. You get accurate notation and TAB for all the examples and solos in this video, and you also get backing tracks!

I’ll See You In My Dreams

Emil walks you through a wonderful arrangement of the beautiful song "I'll See You In My Dreams". In this lesson, you'll not only learn how to play the song, but you'll also learn about improvising over the changes!

Improvisation level 1

In this 39 minute instructional guitar video, Emil walks you through the essential steps towards becoming a better improviser! We focus on the pentatonic scale (major, minor and blues) to get it under our fingers, so that we can move freely all over the guitar neck without getting lost. You'll get TAB and notation as well! Let's jam!

I’ll Be Home For Christmas (FREE)

We hope you will enjoy this FREE 50 minute lesson of Emil's arrangement of "I'll Be Home For Christmas"! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Pinch Harmonics TUTORIAL (FREE)

In this lesson you’ll learn how to play “Pinch Harmonics” (THE RIGHT WAY!) and how to build accuracy! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Harp Harmonics

In this 25 minute video lesson, Emil is teaching how to play the "harp harmonics". You'll learn tricks and techniques, chords and fingerings to get the wonderful sounds in the style of Lenny Breau, Chet Atkins, Ted Greene and Tommy Emmanuel. Enjoy!

Harp Harmonics VOL. 2

In this almost two hour long video lesson, you'll learn everything you need to know about "Harp Harmonics"! We learn some amazing techniques and how to use them in context, and we also talk about altered chords, great progressions, diminished sounds and much more! You'll also get TABs for all the examples, licks and exercises!

Arranging “Frosty The Snowman” in 6 levels (FREE)

We dive into some interesting arranging concepts in this free 30 minute lesson! This is a ProGuitar YouTube lesson. We release new FREE lessons on the ProGuitar YouTube channel frequently, so be sure to subscribe to that channel so that you don’t miss any future lessons!

Walking Bass Lines

In this video, Emil explains his concept on how to create a great sounding bass line to your song or arrangement. It's a 20 minute lesson that will walk you through the steps, and you'll also get the detailed TAB/Notation as well! Have fun!

Interview with Filip Jers

My interview with Swedish Harmonica Sensation Filip Jers! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

Fingerstyle Basics (FREE)

In this video lesson, Emil explains the basics of fingerstyle guitar, and goes through how to get your thumb independent from your fingers. Click below for all parts of the video. (The video to the left here is just the first part.) All “Fingerstyle Basics” videos are Free!

Chord Inversions

In this 2 hour video lesson, we're learning about chords and chord inversions! To be able to play all common chords in different inversions all over the guitar neck is essential if you want to become a great guitarist! It will help you to navigate on the fretboard, and it will help you in all fields of your playing. Comping, soloing, timing and groove. You get accurate TABs and notation for all the examples, and you also get great sounding backing tracks to play along to. Let’s play!

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys

The viral HIT "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" has never been arranged for solo guitar before! This is a bouncy, humorous and uplifting song that everyone recognize, and it's perfectly suited for fingerstyle guitar!

Folsom Prison Blues (FREE)

This is a step by step lesson, teaching you how to play the popular song Folsom Prison Blues as a wonderful fingerstyle arrangement! The song was written in 1953 by Johnny Cash and first recorded two years later. Enjoy learning this cool arrangement by Emil Ernebro!

Fast Guitar Licks VOL. 1

Do you sometimes tense up when trying to play fast on the guitar? This is THE lesson for you! We're learning how to develop speed without having to play alternate picking. You’ll learn KEY pull-off techniques and lines that enables us to play faster, but with lower physical effort.

One Minute Lessons (FREE)

Check out the “One Minute Lessons” series by Emil at th ProGuitar website! FREE TAB and Notation of all the licks, and the lesson library grows every week! Currently over 80 (!!!) free lessons! Enjoy!

Transcribing this AMAZING harmonica solo! (FREE)

In this video, we’re transcribing an amazing harmonica solo improvised by Swedish harmonica virtuoso Filip Jers.

Interview with Zarek Silberschmidt

My interview with the incredible Zarek Silberschmidt! Available to all the ProGuitar subscribers!

How To Tune Your Guitar (FREE)

Are you a beginner? Let’s start from square one… Check out this video on how to tune your instrument!

Finding THE Best Guitar Tone Together

In this video, we're trying out some microphones to find the best guitar tone together! The whole video is available for all the ProGuitar subscribers!