How I Create and Layer Guitar Parts (Part 1)

Here is the first part in my course all about creating and layering guitar parts! Over the next 7 weeks I will be releasing here on the channel for free. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the upcoming videos!
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0:00 Intro
1:34 Demo
2:29 General Ideas for Parts
3:30 Range of Parts
3:58 Examples
4:38 Vary your Tones
6:16 Short and Long Parts
7:48 Examples (Short/Long)
8:30 Outro
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[@MichaelWWestbrook]

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[@davidsons760]

I just realized l was at the same concert it was GREAT!

[@pcanarsky]

Wow! That is incredibly generous of you Michael.
I bought the original course. And it was very very well worth it.

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Good stuff here! I would add: use a thicker pick for a thicker sound and a thinner pick for a thinner sound. Also, don't come in on the one for every part - spread your rhythms out and use call and response to get some interplay going!

[@erikhartley2494]

Yes! The type of pick is often overlooked and huge! For instance I was layering some crunchy rhythm chords and for some reason kept hearing this “flange” effect that was seemingly connected to the attacks, even though the part was as dry as could be. I switched to a Gravity pick (from .88 green) and boom, flange effect gone.

[@danthegeetarman]

I bought this a while ago and it was really helpful. Very well articulated and digestible

[@Robowx]

Very interesting Michael!!!

[@tommytommy11]

What a great lesson! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@themerrillmiller]

As a primarily live guitarist, I found it interesting how quickly I muddled a mix in a recording by playing too much. As a studio musician, it's so much easier to segment your fills, and you might not have to switch back and forth as much.
Are you ever going to do a video on becoming a roadie/gun-for-hire? I'd love to learn more about how you got into that!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I still need to make a video like that. Honestly I’ve struggle on how to approach it as everyone’s path can be so different

[@jhneilson]

Awesome format. Now I want to go play and record!

[@WorshipGuitarResources]

Great tips and playing! These ideas are also great for playing with a 2nd guitarist. Avoiding the same type of part and octave range will make for a better overall mix 👍

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Absolutely!

[@marianne7659]

Great video. Thanks 🎸

[@kevinolear6717]

Thanks, Michael!

[@ac8704]

Great video, I can't wait for the rest of the series. Subscribed :)

[@micahmesserli8003]

Amazing💪

[@fray6258]

sample soundtracks please.

[@guitargspusi]

For being a guitar tech, your guitars are pretty dirty xD

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

😂 yeah, I’ve never cared too much about keeping my own guitars clean

[@alejandrogutierrez9412]

i was thinking the same thing !