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Brad Davis is an incredibly talented guitar instructor and workshop facilitator. Attendees at his guitar clinics and workshops typically walk away saying, "That was the most informative guitar workshop that I have ever attended. And Brad is such a great guy!" Brad's easy going manner, sense of humor, genuine interest in his students, and enthusiastic approach to teaching guitar lessons does indeed produce a terrific learning environment and enjoyable learning experience. Students always find Brad's high level of energy and enthusiasm for playing the guitar infectious. View Workshop Demo!

Brad firmly believes that the two greatest skills that a flatpicker can attain are having a well trained ear and a highly developed right hand technique. During his workshops Brad's instructional curriculum includes clear and easy to understand instruction on right hand technique (including both rhythm and lead work), ear training methods and exercises, and a step-by-step approach to leaning how to improvise. Brad also discusses and demonstrates how you can create your own interesting and exciting guitar solos by using the ear training in improvisation techniques. Additionally, Brad is open to any and all questions about all aspects of guitar playing, guitars, and gear.

He has been a columnist for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine since 1996 and is currently Takamine's main guitar clinician, conducting dozens of music store clinics for Takamine each year. He has taught at Steve Kaufmans Flatpick Camp, Nashcamp, Camp Bluegrass, the St. Louis Flatpick Weekend, the Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend, the Banjo & Guitar Cruise, the Colorado Roots Music Camp, and more.
He has also produced four instructional DVDs for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, "Flatpick Jam", Volumes 1, 2, & 3 and a book/DVD/CD course called "Flatpicking the Blues". Additionally, he has produced several instructional courses for Mel Bay Publications, including the "Blue Book of Speedpicking", and a series of instructional Ear Training CDs.

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