Take Lesson Quiz Below

We’re breaking down one of the funkiest licks I played live with my brother holding down the rhythm! This lick perfectly blends Dorian and Blues elements for that modern, Hadrien-inspired flavor.

Together, we’ll:

• Learn how to connect the G Dorian scale with the Blues scale

• See how one note (the natural 6) changes the entire feel

• Explore bending techniques for expressive funk phrasing

• Study how this concept draws inspiration from Hadrien Feraud and Sharay Reed

By the end, we’ll have a polished lick that shows phrasing, tone control, and theory application in a musical way.

Let’s groove, study, and make theory sound really funky🤟🏾

🎯 Homework Assignment

Goal: Develop phrasing and timing using the G Dorian + Blues hybrid.

Steps:

1. Practice the full lick at 60–70 BPM focusing on tone clarity using a metronome

2. Add the root note after each repetition for rhythmic reinforcement.

3. Move the pattern up or down an octave for fretboard familiarity.

4. Experiment with note bends on the flat 3 to internalize phrasing feel.

5. Record a short clip applying the concept to your own groove.

💡 Bonus: Try creating your own lick mixing Dorian + Blues in a different key (A or C).