Blues-rock legend Michael Landau has made harmonic changes his calling card – and this lesson in his sophisticated soloing style demonstrates how you can, too

Michael Landau is feeling it as he plays a solo on this 3-color Sunburst Fender Stratocaster.

The chances are that you have definitely heard Michael Landau. For a little over 40 years Landau has been a first-call session guitarist, appearing on literally hundreds, maybe even thousands, of records.

If your preconception of a session player is of some sterile six-string android that churns out note-perfect but soulless and clinical performances at the drop of a hat, then it’s time to think again.