Western Swing by Brent Mason

Western Swing – Brent Mason

MP4 Download • 12 Videos • 1 Hour 12 Minutes

In this remastered and enhanced Hot Licks masterclass, legendary Nashville session guitarist Brent Mason breaks down the techniques, styles, and concepts that define modern Western Swing and country guitar. Known for his unmatched versatility and feel, Brent walks you through the exact approaches he uses on countless hit records.

Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this course dives deep into chicken pickin’, rhythm and lead phrasing, classic swing vocabulary, and the signature techniques that made Brent one of the most recorded guitarists in music history.

Across 12 in-depth video lessons, Brent demonstrates everything from Telecaster picking and open-string licks to jazz-influenced lines and iconic country phrasing. Each concept is explained clearly and demonstrated musically, making it easy to apply directly to your own playing.

What You’ll Learn

• Chicken pickin’ techniques and rhythmic feel
• Western swing rhythm and lead guitar concepts
• Jerry Reed–style fingerpicking and hybrid picking
• Double-stops, harmonics, and banjo-style licks
• Open-string “bounce” phrasing and Drop D ideas
• Jazz-influenced lead lines using arpeggio-based scales
• Stylistic insights from influences like Don Rich, Hank Garland, and George Benson

Video Lessons Include

• Intro & Tuning
• Telecaster Pickin’
• Triads & Triplets
• Jerry Reed & Roy Nichols Influence
• Brent’s Bounce & Open-String Licks
• The Don Rich Lick
• Harmonics
• Western Swing Concepts
• Jazz Lead Lines Using Arpeggio Scales
• Hank Garland & George Benson Influences
• Bonus: Custom Telecaster Breakdown
• Bonus: Studio Session Gear

Included with Your Purchase

• 12 MP4 video lessons (1 hour 12 minutes total)
• Downloadable PDF booklet with diagrams and notes

This masterclass is a must-have for guitarists who want to expand their vocabulary, improve their feel, and master the techniques behind authentic Western swing and modern country guitar.

Perfect for players looking to take their picking, phrasing, and groove to the next level.