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Guitar Courses
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John Mayer Acoustic Hits
Do you want to master some of John Mayer’s most iconic acoustic guitar rhythms? Of course you do! This class contains the most accurate lessons on the internet, built from detailed video instruction and complete guitar tabs. We'll talk about percussive techniques, ghost notes, left hand control, finger allocation, and even dabble a little into the music theory behind each track.
Harmony Masterclass
In this class we'll take a trip through popular music from mixed genres and eras to understand why and how harmony works. By exploring the profound influence of harmony on generations of music, you'll gain a thorough understanding of diatonic harmony, chord functions, chord substitutions, harmonic analysis, how to solo over any chord progression using chord tones and scales, and how to apply this wisdom in your daily practice.
All About Triads
This is the ultimate course for learning triads on guitar, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how to build triads and what to do with them. We’ll talk about chords, arpeggios, harmony and melody, with exercises for each, evolving your triad vocabulary. Whether you're new to music theory or an intermediate guitarist, this masterclass will enrich your understanding of triads and bridge any gaps in your knowledge.
The Spark
This song has it all - melodic finger picking, unique chord voicings, elegant soloing, and a boot-full of licks and phrasing techniques for you to tackle! This song contains one of my favourite solos. Not only will I break down the song for you so that you can learn it yourself, but I'll also share compositional insights.
Its Been A While
Want to know how to use triads effectively? It doesn't get any more clear than this! This song is a true triad-fest, and a fantastic showcase of their power. Not only will I teach you how to play this song, but I'll also give you some compositional insights, and there's a tasty solo at the end with some unusual melodic movements that you can add to your musical vocabulary.
Melodic Finger Picking Masterclass
Learn the technique and songwriting skills employed in modern fingerstyle playing. I cover everything from technique, composition, musical development, and how to combine chords & melody, which will leave you feeling motivated and inspired, with plenty to play with and implement into your practice!
CAGED Fretboard Visualisation Masterclass
CAGED fretboard visualisation is an essential concept that enhances all aspects of playing. Whether you want to improve your improvisation skills, compose better music, or organise your music theory knowledge into one systematic method, this course offers valuable insights for guitar players of all levels.
Essential Theory For Guitarists
If you’re relatively new to music theory, or concerned that you have gaps in your experience, then this one's for you! This course is all about understanding the foundation principles of music theory, as well as knowing how to apply them across your guitar neck. This masterclass is designed to cater to both semi-experienced music theorists and complete beginners to the subject.