5 Guitar Lessons I Learned from Buddy Guy

Learn what Buddy Guy taught Quinn Sullivan about blues guitar, bending, vibrato, tone, dynamics, and showmanship. These blues guitar lessons are packed with classic tricks and personal insight!

Buddy Guy changed the way we all think about tone, bending, showmanship, dynamics, and just giving 100% every time you pick up a guitar.

Here’s what Quinn covers:
⦿ How to bend like Buddy (it’s WILD)
⦿ Why Buddy is one of the most underrated singers ever
⦿ The secret to playing with real dynamics
⦿ Buddy’s stage presence & how to connect with your audience
⦿ His signature fast vibrato (inspired by BB King & Guitar Slim)

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0:00 – Intro Jam
1:00 – Lesson 1: Give 100% of Whatever You've Got
2:00 – Lesson 2: Buddy's Bending Style + Amp Settings
3:06 – Bending Like Buddy (Key of E Demo)
5:00 – Buddy’s Strat Pickup Position & Slashing Tones
6:24 – Maxed-Out Bend (G-string → D-note)
7:02 – Lesson 3: Dynamic Playing (Loud vs Quiet)
8:32 – Lesson 4: Buddy’s Showmanship & Stage Tricks
10:15 – Lesson 5: Buddy's Vibrato & Blues Lineage
12:28 – Buddy’s Influence: BB King → Jimi Hendrix → SRV