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Welcome to my blog! I’m Eric Blackmon!

Eric Blackmon has played various instruments for over 50 years, toured professionally for 40 years and taught music professionally since 2003. Now he is here to share what he has learned with you. Learn unique musical methods on more than one instrument!

Eric Blackmon is owner and instructor at EEMusic Music Creation Learning Center, Greenville South Carolina, USA and content creator for EricBlackmonGuitar YouTube!

Eric is the creator of YouTube’s MOST FRIENDLY MUSIC TUTORIAL CHANNEL featuring over 3500 music tutorials, lessons & covers from various music genres on various instruments by multi-instrumentalist Eric Blackmon! Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano/Keyboards, Ukulele,Strum Stick and Congas all played by the same guy! in many styles! EricBlackmonMusic!  https://www.youtube.com/user/EricBlackmonGuitar/videos

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  1. david akbar | December 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Eric, you are the best.

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  2. Edward E Pitts | April 11, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    Hello Eric this is Edward Pitts we went to school together years ago we have a grandson that’s four years old he wants to play drums bass guitar anything he can get his hand on do you think you can help us out

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  3. Barrett Phillips | June 4, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Good afternoon my friend. I would love to take some intermediate guitar lessons from you. How do I go about getting started?

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  4. ericblackmonmusic | June 6, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Hi Barret! I currently only offer lesssons online with YouTube and do not offer online virtual lessons. I offer lessons daily in my studio at EEMusic Music Creation Learning Center in Greenville SC. If you are local you may go to my web page eemusiclive.com for more info. Thanks!

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  5. alexjandro cologne | July 19, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    Dear Mr. Blackmon, Many blessings to you sir, you have answered my prayers..
    after 27 years i left the guitar, im going through some really big back and spinal surgeries..i told myself that im gonna pick it back up. The guitar to keep my mind and neuro it tip top shape, and i bought a electric ax and amp, i wanted to learn all acdc songs rhythm , Malcom i really like a lot so, i happen to google how to play these songs…my favorite is back in black..i seen several videos,but when i found yours I was connected. Thank you Jesus, and you Mr, Blackmon, during my healing process you are part of my new life..im so connected to your teachings, you are very kind and your energy helps me to not be nervous and im focused on you and your ways.. I happen to hear your first video after black n black the 3 basics 12 turnaround and my friend ive never been so happy, learning from you. I bless you Mr. Blackmon, im very proud to say and feel your my teacher, i practice every day for at least 2 hours, and you have given me so much joy and confidence..im just a simple guy who is sitting on the top of the world, glory to Jesus and to you Mr. Blackmon…
    best wish’s and many blessings to you sir..
    Alex Cologne

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    • ericblackmonmusic | July 20, 2021 at 3:44 am

      So glad to hear from you Alex! This made my day! I pray that my postings help folks like you to escape the many troubles of this world through sharing my love for music! Thanks for hanging out with me on YouTube, and as I say to many of my fans: “If Jesus had not been there for me, I could not be here for you!” God bless you my friend! More to come!

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  6. David Kettlewell | November 12, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    I write music books and am a composer/ improvisational artist…who recently began study of guitar.

    Eric Blackmon’s videos and other teaching materials are the easiest to understand, and most accessible I’ve come across…and I’ve seen most.

    I often advise students…find easy ways to learn…it works best…and you’ll enjoy it more.

    Kudos to Blackmon!!!

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    • ericblackmonmusic | November 13, 2021 at 3:24 am

      Hi David! Thanks so much for the kind words. I teach students of all ages in my studio every day, and that is where my approach is developed. I believe that anytime someone doesn’t get it, there must be an easier way that it can’t be explained. And somehow we always find it. I do what I can to convey that belief in my videos. Thanks so much for watching my channel! MORE TO COME!

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  7. Greg Muellerleile | March 16, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    I’m a 73 year old guitar player been playing since I was 10. Always loved that riff in the Horse. Looked it up on Utube and there you are doing it. Thank you so much Eric! Always liked that tune. Takes me back!😀

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  8. Virgil Thomas | July 5, 2022 at 10:55 pm

    Just going through your Beginner Soloing With The Pentatonic Scale On Guitar With Backing Track Lesson. Super helpful! So well explained and demonstrated. Thanks very much!

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  9. Angela Wedd | July 31, 2022 at 9:56 pm

    Eric, I love the way you teach and break it down slowly. If possible can you please teach the song by the temptations called “GET READY”. I learn better by your teaching because you not only show where you finger positioning is but also show how it is written on the music sheet, which gives a better music knowledge looking at it on sheet music as well.
    Thank you for your style of teaching.

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  10. James T. | August 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    Eric, You are as cool as they come. Thanks for the videos. I am a new YT subscriber and I really enjoy your videos. I have always loved funk. I hope you do more Kool & The Gang. Emergency, Misled and Tonight have some really great guitar. Again, thank you!

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  11. Brooks Smith | August 30, 2022 at 2:33 am

    Eric, I really enjoy watching your videos. I am 61 and just started learning to play about a year ago and found you on YouTube. You have helped me a lot. Thanks you.

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  12. Chris Yap | September 16, 2022 at 2:54 am

    Dear Eric, I was wondering whether or not I should continue to pursue playing the bass wholeheartedly and for how long. Then I saw your age. What an inspiration that was to me!!

    I also saw your kindness, patience, generosity and grace that came so freely from your heart. From a heart that loves Jesus!!

    Great blessings, favour and grace upon you and your loved ones!!

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    • ericblackmonmusic | September 16, 2022 at 3:50 am

      Hi Chris! Thanks for the kind words! I will be 70 this coming December and I decided to add alto sax to my other 5 instruments that I teach. I am learning new things about music every day and believe that anyone else can too. Just keep going and it will happen! Thanks so much for watching my channel and God bless!

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      • Chris Yap | December 7, 2022 at 9:30 am

        Happy and a very blessed birthday Eric!! 70 years and still going STRONG! On this very special and happy day, I pray that Jesus’ favour, joy, strength, grace and abundant love will fill you up to overflowing to your family, grandchildren, family, neighbours, friends, students, online subscribers and visitors.

        I thank God for every remembrance of you and for the many lives that you have touched. Great is your reward in heaven brother!!

        Your encouragement has spurred me on since the last time you wrote as I have even started taking up the lead guitar!!

        Bless you brother, bless you.

        Chris

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  13. Rick Ladendecker | December 18, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    Finally getting into playing guitar after a 40 year absence… Eric your site is truly amazing and there are so many tutorials and examples; I will not be looking at any other sites for the long-term. I love the variation of your tutorials; simply magnificent selection……

    rick

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  14. Kerry Ball | January 28, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Dear Eric,thank you so much for your patience and easy to follow Bass lessons,thanks to you I am getting quite a repertoire.You are a star my friend Regards,Kez

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  15. Ervin Sterling | February 26, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    Hey, Eric.

    Firstly, thank you. Your work has been a blessing. I’m wondering if you’d do a tutorial to the Vandross hit “Bad Boy/Having A Party?”

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  16. Scott Bordelon | March 30, 2023 at 2:06 am

    Hi my name is Scott Bordelon and I am trying to learn to play a guitar and I have watched so many YouTube videos and you are by far the best teacher I have seen. I am trying to learn one song in particular “Die A Happy Man” and I was wondering if there is a way you could teach me? Please let me know. Thanks

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    • ericblackmonmusic | March 30, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      Hello Scott! I can’t promise requests, but it so happens that this song is one that I plan to do this year! I just can’t say when it might happen. Stay tuned to the channel to catch it when it gets posted. Thanks for watching EricBlackmonGuitar my friend!

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  17. Dan | April 27, 2023 at 11:18 pm

    Thank you Mr. Blackmon for sharing your expertise in such clear and direct and understandable way
    You’re awesome I learned. “I shot the sheriff”

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  18. Joe Woloszyn | May 3, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    Mr. Blackmon

    We are planning a trip and will be traveling through the Carolinas. Do you have a shop to visit?

    Thank you,
    Joe

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    • ericblackmonmusic | May 4, 2023 at 2:06 am

      My teaching studio, EEMusic Music Creation Learning Center is located at 206C Pine Knoll Drive in Greenville South Carolina. I am always working on projects on teaching during business hours. However I do allow limited visits that must be worked into my schedule. Check out eemusiclive.com for more details.

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  19. Tony Lawrence | June 1, 2023 at 1:53 pm

    Good afternoon Eric. A huge thank you. I accessed your site yesterday and over a few hours of following a number of your fantastic lessons I learned more about the Guitar than I could ever imagine in that short space of time. You have a real gift as a teacher and are truly inspirational. Thank you once again Eric. Kindest regards. Tony

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  20. Mark Manz | April 13, 2024 at 4:05 pm

    Hi Eric, How can I purchase your tab to Amos Moses. Please let me know. Thank you very much for transcribing that song!

    Sincerely,

    Mark Manzano

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