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Regi Wooten is one of a kind. As the oldest of the Wooten Brothers, he taught his younger brothers how to play. Known as “The Teacha”, Regi brings us his unique perspective on funk in his “Funkamonics” tutorial.If one wants to learn a truly unorthodox approach to the guitar, one must learn from “The Teacha.” For the past four decades Regi Wooten has been playing guitar in every style of music all over the world, from small dives all the way up to major festivals. Many consider Regi to be the greatest funk guitarist in the world, and when you see his oddly amazing brand of sweep picking, slapping/thumping, two-handed tapping and strumming, there’s no doubt the man is funky. In a good way, of course. Wooten began his teaching and performing career by instructing his four younger brothers on their instruments and then using those talents to form a band of super musicians. The Wooten Brothers are a staple of the Nashville music scene and include Joseph Wooten (of The Steve Miller Band) on keys and Victor Wooten and Futureman (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on bass and drums alongside Nashville’s best session and road musicians. Regi Wooten expands the capabilities of the guitar into uncharted territory, and is a truly inspiring teacher to learn from. Check out his lesson’s here at Guitar Tricks for something totally different.