Free PDF + TABs + 5 backing tracks · 14 pages

Steal 5 licks that work over any Blues/Rock track.

PDF + TABs + 5 backing tracks. The why behind every note. Free, in your inbox in 30 seconds.

What you get inside the PDF (14 pages):

Lick 1 — Mini 1-3-5 Line, in the style of Eric ClaptonSlow-hand phrasing over a Blues in G. The shape that lets you sound deliberate without losing the blues.

Lick 2 — Major Pentatonic Sound, in the style of Derek TrucksBlues in D. The major-pentatonic flavor that makes a 12-bar feel like a hymn instead of a workout.

Lick 3 — The Device, in the style of B.B. KingBlues in Bm. The one move B.B. used in almost every solo — and the reason crowds went quiet when he played it. Start here.

Lick 4 — Mini Line, in the style of Stevie Ray VaughanBlues in E. The shuffle pocket — how SRV turned a 4-note line into a whole feel.

Lick 5 — Pentatonic Framework, in the style of John MayerBlues in A. Mayer's bend-and-resolve framework — the modern blues sound that started showing up everywhere after Continuum.

Plus

5 backing tracks, key-matched to each lick (free MP3 download)
TAB + standard notation for every lick
Practice prescription on every lick — what to listen for, how long to spend
The "why" behind each note — so you can write your own variations

This isn't for jazz players. It's for guitarists who:

Know their pentatonic shapes cold but feel boxed in
Have tried jazz once, got buried in theory, gave up
Want their solos to sound interesting, not just fast
Can spend 10 minutes a day on a thing that actually moves the needle

Hi, I'm Rotem.

I'm a jazz guitarist in NYC. I've played the Blue Note, toured Europe, recorded albums. The New York Times called me "a guitarist of subtlety and authority." Most of what I'm proudest of, though, is watching a student go from frustrated to fearless on these exact concepts.

I've taught thousands of guitarists how to bridge from rock and blues into jazz vocabulary. This starter kit is the absolute fastest way I know to start.

Start with one lick. Today.

You don't need to learn all five at once. Pick the one that catches your ear, spend 10 minutes on it, and play it over the backing track twice. That's it. That's the whole onboarding.

Quick questions

Is this really free?

Yes. No credit card. No upsell on this page.

What level of player is this for?

Intermediate. If you can solo over a 12-bar blues without thinking, you can use these.

What style of guitar?

Any electric guitar. The licks are demonstrated on archtop but they work on Strat, Tele, Les Paul, hollowbody — whatever you've got.

Will I get spammed?

You'll see the starter kit immediately on the next page (no waiting for email), then a short follow-up sequence with practice tips and the occasional heads-up on new lessons. Unsubscribe anytime, one click. I read every reply.

What gear do I need?

Any electric guitar plus headphones or a small amp. The backing tracks are MP3 — works on your phone, laptop, or any music app.

Before you go — grab the starter kit.

5 licks + 5 backing tracks. Free PDF. 10 seconds.