[ Masterclasses ](/courses#masterclasses) Share Members only Join Guitargate to watch this masterclass in full. Masterclass Posted Aug 28, 2026 # Just Don't Know - Eric Gales [Eric Gales](/instructors/eric-gales) Verified Artist @eric ## About this masterclass OH yeah. Here we go!!!! Drums: 90 BPM. Track 1: Guitar Riff Track 2: Bass with OVERDUBS! Track 3: Guitar Rhythm Part 2 Track 4: SOLO! ## Transcript Summary Full transcript AI summary In this engaging masterclass, Eric Gales takes viewers behind the scenes of his creative process, demonstrating the art of layering and building a track from the ground up. The session captures the raw energy and spontaneity that defines Gales' approach to music-making, as he works through different instrumental elements with infectious enthusiasm. The masterclass showcases Gales' versatility as a musician, revealing his multi-instrumental background. He shares that he actually started his musical journey on bass before transitioning to guitar, and even began on drums before that. This foundation across multiple instruments informs his comprehensive understanding of how different elements work together in a composition. Throughout the session, Gales demonstrates his improvisational skills, building excitement as he prepares to record a spontaneous solo over the existing track. The collaborative atmosphere and genuine reactions highlight the joy and immediacy of the creative process, showing viewers how professional musicians work through ideas in real-time. The masterclass culminates with Gales working on a track titled "Just Don't Know," providing insight into how he approaches soloing and layering guitar parts over a foundation of bass and other instruments. His natural enthusiasm and skilled execution serve as inspiration for aspiring musicians looking to develop their own creative workflow. ## Songs in this masterclass 1 song [just don't know ](/song/just-dont-know) [Eric Gales](/user/62226/view) Verified Artist 77 Download 4 Members only## Watch the full masterclass Included with GuitarGate Membership — the full video, transcript, downloads, and practice songs. Create a free account to preview, or sign in if you already have one. [ Create free account ](/user/register?destination=/node/22917) [Sign in](/user/login?destination=/node/22917) ## Student submissions No submissions yet Be the first to share your progress with the class. Instructor [Eric Gales](/instructors/eric-gales) Verified Artist @eric "Simply put, Eric Gales is one of the best guitar players alive today. To have him be a part of Guitargate and create Teleport songs for you all to jam to at home is simply out of this world. I am so grateful to him for supporting what we're doing here, and for lending his unique brand of inspiration and virtuosity to… 6 Masterclasses [ View profile ](/instructors/eric-gales) More from Eric Gales [ All ](/instructors/eric-gales) [ Members only ](/masterclasses/eric-gales/eric-gales-boogey-man) [ERIC GALES "Boogey Man"](/masterclasses/eric-gales/eric-gales-boogey-man) [Eric Gales](/user/62226/view) Verified Artist [ Members only ](/masterclasses/eric-gales/eric-gales-just-blues) [Eric Gales - "Just Blues"](/masterclasses/eric-gales/eric-gales-just-blues) [Eric Gales](/user/62226/view) Verified Artist [ Members only ](/masterclasses/eric-gales/just-funk-eric-gales) ["Just Funk" Eric Gales](/masterclasses/eric-gales/just-funk-eric-gales) [Eric Gales](/user/62226/view) Verified Artist [ Members only ](/masterclasses/eric-gales/open-road) ["Open Road"](/masterclasses/eric-gales/open-road) [Eric Gales](/user/62226/view) Verified Artist This masterclass includes - Full video masterclass - 1 practice song - Full transcript + AI summary - Community discussion