For many John Mayer fans 2006's Continuum album remains his creative high watermark; a guitarist and songwriter coming into his own, with meticulously-crafted production. But while Mayer's third record is rightly acclaimed for its well-known live staples like Gravity and Slow Dancing In A Burning Room, the album's status is cemented by the strength of the deeper cuts; like the soulful I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You). And fortunately that song is the perfect choice for Elixir® Strings artist Shannon Lauren Callihan to teach us.
Listening to Nashville-based musician Shannon's own neo-soul-leaning music, it makes sense that she'd gravitate to this as one of her favourite Mayer tracks. For the rest of us it's a great way to learn about Mayer's approach to guitar hooks and groove, because it's an accessible track to learn – especially compared to the finger-twisting likes of Neon!
