Julian Hoover Guitar Academy
Welcome to my channel — where guitar meets soul. 🎸
I’m Julian, your guide on a musical journey through funk, jazz, R&B, gospel, and more. Here, you'll find:
💡 In-depth guitar lessons & tutorials
🎵 Song breakdowns and arrangements
✨ Creative ideas to inspire your playing
🎙️ Performances, covers, and original music
🎯 Tips for ear training, improvisation, and playing with confidence
Whether you're just starting out or trying to level up your chops, this is your space to grow, explore, and connect. I build lessons from the inside out — focusing on harmony, feel, and musical understanding more than rote moves.
Hit Subscribe and ring the bell to join the ride — let’s play with purpose, feel, and freedom.
— Julian
Guitar Lesson: “Hosanna” by Earnest Pugh | Gospel Guitar Tutorial
Guitar Lesson: “Emmanuel” by Norman Hutchins | Gospel Guitar Tutorial
Guitar Lesson: “It’s Your Season” by Norman Hutchins | Gospel Guitar Tutorial
Expanded CAGED Chord Vocabulary: Unlock the Entire Fretboard with Modern Shapes & Voicings
Guitar Lesson: “Thank You” by Mary Mary | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Dwell” by Jay Todd | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: How to Back Up the Pastor During Service | Gospel Talk-Music Guide
Guitar Lesson: “This Is the Day” by Eddrena Miller Goodwin | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Suddenly” by New Birth Choir | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: Music Theory for Gospel Musicians | Intervals, Chords & Progressions Explained
Guitar Lesson: “Cooling Water” by Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s | Gospel Quartet Tutorial
Guitar Lesson: “Your Great Name” by Todd Dulaney | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “The Anthem” by Todd Dulaney | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH 3 Years Later | Clean Tone Test & Demo
Sire S10 HSS One Year Later | Full Review, Tone Test & Demo
Guitar Lesson: “He Died for Me” by Malcolm Williams | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Ultimate Gospel Guitar Tricks: 1-2/4 and 1-b7-4-2ø Progressions | Gospel Guitar Lesson
Guitar Lesson: “My Response” by Phil Thompson | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Fixing the BOSS ME-90 Factory Settings Issue on Power Up | Quick Guitar Gear Tip
The Craziest Funk Riff You’ll Ever Learn | Guitar Lesson
Fender vs Ibanez vs PRS vs Sire | 8-Guitar Clean Tone Comparison & Review
Guitar Lesson: “He Reigns / Awesome God” by Kirk Franklin | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Do It Again” by Travis Greene | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Give It Up” by O’Landa Draper | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Come On Jesus” by The Soul Seekers | Gospel Quartet Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “I Made It Out” by John P. Kee | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Please Don’t Pass Me By” by Fred Hammond | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: “Hallelujah You’re Worthy” by Judith Christie McAllister | Gospel Guitar Tutorial
Guitar Lesson: “Arise (You Are Good)” by Maranda Curtis | Gospel Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Guitar Lesson: 7 Funk Songs You Should Know on Guitar | Essential Funk Guitar Grooves