2 Play
Understanding it isn’t the same as knowing it.
Tired of going down endless rabbit holes and not making any real progress? More than 300 guitar video lessons from Mike, every one connected to the next.
Endorsed by Steve Swallow, Steve Rodby, Adam Nussbaum and Norma Winstone
What is it?
Mike explains what Practisin’ 2 Play is and how the village works.
Mike doesn’t teach a genre.
He teaches a holistic, system-based approach that’s all his own. After many years of private tutoring and teaching in colleges and universities, what interests Mike most is building a strong framework of parts that interlink to form a whole.
Mike Walker is a passionate, impulsive player; his solos careen down uncharted byways at breakneck speed. You might think you’d do better to study with someone methodical and deliberate. But here’s the paradox: Mike got to the remarkable place he’s at by meticulous and careful study. He knows as much about playing music on a stringed instrument as anybody I know, and he can articulate what he’s learned with wit and wisdom. He is insatiably curious. Like any great teacher, he’ll be learning alongside you; you’ll both be better musicians in the end. As he says now and then, go for it
What’s inside
P2P is a village of houses. Each house is a theme, and its rooms explore that theme in depth, with video lessons and PDF transcriptions from Mike.
The route
- Start here, regardless of level
- Then explore, in any order
- When you’re ready to push further
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Step 1
Foundation House
- Fret Boardroom
- Theory Room
- Triad Room
- Chord Tone Zone
- Rhythm Room
- Scale Trails
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Step 2
Pent House
- Basic Pent Tent
- Pent Compound
- Standard Time Room
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Step 2
Mode Abode
- Major Scale Modes Room
- Melodic Minor Modes Room
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Step 2
House of Chords
- Chord Basics Room
- Chord Scale Trails
- Chordal Tapestry Room
- Voice Leading Room
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Step 3
The Chrome Attic
- Target Practice
- Bop Shop
- Standard Time Room
Around the village
To truly know the content of a lesson, you have to drill it.
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The Drill House
- Fretboard Drill Room
- Theory Drill Room
- Scale Drill Room
- Triad Drill Room
- Arpeggio Drill Room
- Rhythm Drill Room
- Chord Drill Room
- Pent Drill Room
- Mode Drill Room
- Chrome Attic Drill Room
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Song Library
- Jazz Standards
- Contemporary Jazz Standards
- Brazilian Room
- Jazz Rock Room
- Blues Room
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Play House
- Solo Demo Room
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Solo Studio
- Classic Solo Room
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Tool Shed
- Backing Tracks
and start in Foundation House.
Freternity Village
Start exploring the village, with lots of exercises, lessons, advice and explorations.
- Never get lost
- Write practice notes in the Practice Log, or bookmark a lesson to come back to later.
- You’re not alone
- Discuss your progress in the Rest ’O Rant, or share clips for feedback in the Observatory.
- Open all hours
- Every lesson is there 24/7, 365 days a year, and more will be added over time.
What students say
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Mike, you teach people how to fish!
Brad Edmonson
Guitar Student at Royal Northern College of Music, London.
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I came out with a changed view on music
Matt Hannam
Guitar Student at Royal Northern College of Music, London.
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The results are nothing short of tremendous!
Cameron Skerrow
Guitar Student at the Guild Hall of Music, London.
What musicians say
Mike is the real deal, and Mike is the whole deal. I loves me some guitar … I’ve spent my life playing with guitar players, and the bar gets set pretty high around here. There’s the soloists, the rhythm players, the sound smiths, the chops guys and the feel meisters, and Mike’s got it all going on. He’s such a joy to make music with. I’ve been the lucky recipient of his wisdom and encouragement both on and off the bandstand. Speaking of off the bandstand, we recently did some clinics together, and I was so impressed … his teaching is just like his playing: tons of experience and preparation, all in the service of making something new, in the moment, every time.
Mike is an extraordinary musician and has been for decades one of my favourite guitar players. Finally he is getting the international recognition he deserves…
Mike Walker has it covered…. He’s one of my favorite musicians. An incredible guitarist he has all the elements I admire in balance. A great feel, wonderful lines, beautiful harmony, fantastic sound …. everything. He can go in so many directions in an honest and natural way. He’s way in there. I love playing with him. He’s the real deal. One of the greats!!!!!!
I love any occasion when I get to sing with Mike. He plays with a passion and warmth and is a great communicator. These qualities along with his empathy make him a wonderful teacher.
More endorsements from
- John Parricelli Guitarist and Guitar Teacher at Royal Academy of Music, London.
- John Wheatcroft Session Guitarist and Head of Guitar at Tech Music School, London. Regular contributor to Guitar Techniques and Guitarist Magazines.
- Pete Churchill Head of Jazz Composition – Royal Academy Of Music , London.
- Nikki Iles Pianist – Composer – Educator
- Nick Smart Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Winner of the Parliamentary Award for Jazz Education.
- Stuart McCallum Guitarist With Cinematic Orchestra.
Ready to begin?
Explore the village, browse the houses and rooms, and start on the free lessons. No credit card required. Become a member when you’re ready, and every house and room is open to you.
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