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In this lesson, we focus on 15 different JAZZ LINES. We're not only learning the licks, but we also go through them one by one, and learn WHY they work, and what scales and arpeggios are being used. This will then enable you to write your own lines over one of the most common proggressions in Jazz. More about this lesson: * 70 minute video lesson * Tabs and notation for all of the examples * Backing Tracks Ready to level up? Here we go!

The minor II V I chord progression is one of the most common progressions in Jazz music, and that's why we focus on learning how to play over those specific chord changes in this lesson! The chords of a minor II V I in the key of C minor are: Dm7b5, G7 and Cm. More about this lesson: * 57 minute video lesson * Tabs and notation for all of the examples * Backing Tracks Let's play!

In this in depth lesson called "Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar", we cover the key elements that you need to learn to be able to arrange for solo guitar. We also learn useful techniques and ideas that will add spice to your arrangements and songs. * Finding the right key * Chord inversions * The "Boom-Chick" alternating bass * Using the open strings * Chord embellishment * Chord substitution * Chord families * Moving bass lines * Using the circle of 5ths * Harp harmonics * Altering the V7 chord * Tritone substitution * Arrangement analysis More about the lesson: * 87 minute video lesson * 17 page curriculum with detaild TABs and notation * 3 camera angles for a clear view of both hands Let's learn!

This lesson features a crystal clear walkthrough of this amazing fingerstyle arrangement of "Avalon"! You'll learn both the arrangement as well as Emil's incredible solo. We also learn about useful scales, arpeggios and modes that enables us to improvise over the "Avalon" changes. More about the lesson: * 60 minute video lesson * TABs and notation for all of the examples * Multiple camera angles Let's play!

Learn the art of bebop jazz guitar with the master himself - Eric Assarsson! In his latest lesson, "Bebop Phrasing VOL. 1", he covers all the essential topics you need to know to lay a strong foundation for playing bebop guitar. From mastering accents and dynamics to understanding the bebop scale and some great Charlie Parker lines. Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best! Let's play! * TABs and notation for all the examples * Detailed fingerings for both hands * Slow down function in player Let's play some bebop!

In this lesson, we're learning a super fun (and challenging) Boogie Woogie Blues in the key of E! We're not only going to learn all the parts and techniques, but we're also learning about the scales and arpeggios that are used in this arrangement, and why those particular notes works so well in the context of the Blues! More about the lesson: * 63 minute video lesson * Detailed & prinatble TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles Let's boogie!

To study the masters is essential if you want to become a better Jazz guitarist. In this lesson we focus on 10 different Charlie Parker lines in the key of C major, and how you can implement all these ideas into your own vocabulary! Let's play!

This is an in depth lesson on the subject Chord Inversions. A chord inversion occurs when any note other than the root of a chord is played down at the bass. To learn the inversions of chords is essential if you want to become a good guitar player. This information will help you in all the fields of guitar playing, and it will open up the world of chords and inversions for you! More about the lesson: * 83 minute video lesson * 11 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks The inversions enables us to feel more "free" when we play the guitar. Study these fundamental shapes and voicings, and become a better musician - today!

What is ”counterpoint”? Counterpoint can be two (or more) lines being played at the same time, moving in different directions and creating beautiful harmony! In this lesson, we're focusing on learning amazing counterpoint licks that will add an extra dimension to your playing! More about the lesson: * Detailed TABs and notations with indications for both hands * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands These are all "head turner"-licks, that are unique in their own way - and they are incredibly fun to play! Let's learn!

You can hear influences from players like Chet Atkins, George Benson and Ted Greene in this beautful Jazzy version of "Danny Boy"! (Also called "Londonderry Air"). It's definitely a "must learn" for any solo guitar player! More about the lesson: * 28 minute video lesson * Multiple camera angles * Detailed TABs and notation Enjoy!

Do you sometimes tense up when trying to play fast on the guitar? This is THE lesson for you! We're learning how to develop speed without having to play alternate picking. You’ll learn KEY pull-off techniques and lines that enables us to play faster, but with lower physical effort. More about the lesson: * 63 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks Let's play!

In this lesson, we're focusing on the "Fingerstyle Blues"! The lesson is divided into three parts, and you'll learn three different versions and levels of the Fingerstyle Blues. The goal is to be able to blend the different versions and add your own ideas to the arrangements. More about the lesson: * 60 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation Enjoy!

We're diving into Fingerstyle Jazz Comping, and you'll learn how to make your guitar sound like a whole rhythm section, playing the bass line, "piano" part and even some percussion - all at once! More about the lesson: * 72 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation * Backing tracks Have fun!

Learn how to play "harp harmonics", in the style of Chet Atkibs, Lenny Breau, Ted Greene and Tommy Emmanuel! This lesson will give you the foundation and the basic technique, and once you've mastered the basics you can move on to "Harp Harmonics VOL. 2", which takes these concepts to an even higher level. More about the lesson: * 24 minute video lesson * TABs and notation Let's spice up our playing!

Emil walks you through a wonderful arrangement of the beautiful song "I'll See You In My Dreams". In this lesson, you'll not only learn how to play the song, but you'll also learn about improvising over the changes! * 44 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation * Backing Track Let's play!

Do you feel a bit stuck when you improvise? And do you find it hard to get out of your old habits of playing mostly pentatonic scales and licks? Then this lesson is for you! In this one hour video lesson, we're learning how to really use the modes from the major scale, and we learn how to bring out those interesting flavors in the moment, when we improvise.

The incredible Ariel Posen joins us for our new lesson "Introduction to Slide Guitar"! In this lesson you'll learn how to get started, and you'll get the foundation that will open up the door to the wonderful world of Slide Guitar. You'll get TAB/notation for every exercise and example. Let's SLIDE!

This lesson will help you to get out of the old habits when your soloing. Instead of getting stuck in the pentatonic scales, you'll be given the tools that enables you to add beautiful Jazz flavours to your Blues solos! * The standard Blues form * The Jazz Blues form * Building tension between chords * How to use the diminished scale in the blues * How to use the diminished arpeggios in the blues * How to use the bebop scale in the blues * How to use the melodic minor scale/modes in the blues * Learning about the altered sounds in the blues * Learning the "Blues Jazz Solo" More about the lesson: * 70 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * 14 page curriculum with describing texts and detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks This is the perfect lesson for everyone who wants to take their blues playing to the next level! Have fun!

The viral HIT "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" has never been arranged for solo guitar before! This is a bouncy, humorous and uplifting song that everyone recognize, and it's perfectly suited for fingerstyle guitar! More about the video: * 32 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation * Fast ending licks Let's pick!

In this video, we focus on open string licks ans ideas that will make your solos more interesting! We're learning 40 different open string licks, and 2 guitar solos. The guitar solos demonstrates how you can utilize these licks in your own solos. More about the lesson: * 68 minute video lesson * 24 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Backing Tracks Ready to spice up your playing? Let's play!

"Rhythm Changes" is one of the most common progressions in Jazz music. The pattern is also one of the most common vehicles for improvisation, and in this lesson you'll learn some great lines and solos that will open up your Jazz improvisation! * Walkthrough of the "Rhythm Changes" progression * Chord substitutions and variations * Outlining the changes * Learning a whole solo More about the lesson: * 38 minute video lesson * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands * Backing Tracks This is a wonderful video for every player who wants learn how to improvise over Rhythm Changes!

In this lesson, we're learning the great fingerpicking standard "Salty Dog Rag"! You'll not only learn the actual fingerstyle arrangement, but you're also going to learn one of Emil's solos, as well as improvisation tools to use when you improvise over the changes! Scales, arpeggios and much more! More about the lesson: * 54 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Two camera angles for a clear view of both hands Let's pick!

This lesson is of the most popular fingerpicking arrangements on the site! It's a solo guitar arrangement in the style of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, with some interesting solo lines as well! More about the lesson: * 33 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles for a clear view of both hands Here we go!

In this lesson, the amazing guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson teaches his song “The Boom-Chick Shuffle”! The song features some great techniques and ideas that will open up your fingerstyle playing and help you to level up as a guitarist. Joe is one of the greatest fingerstyle artists on the planet, and has a big following all over the world. Take the chance and learn from one of the very best! More about the lesson: * 25 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * TABs and notation Let's play the "Boom-Chick Shuffle"!

The old "sea shanty" called "The Wellerman" went viral on social media over the past few years. The song is usually not played as an instrumental, but this solo fingerpicking arrangement is incredibly fun to play! Emil Ernebro added some banjo style rolls to make it even more interesting! More about the lesson: * Accurate TAB & notation * Multiple camera angels * High quality audio * Video slow down function Have fun!

In this lesson, you'll learn KEY concepts on how to use voice leading in your guitar playing. You'll be able to move through chord progressions in a beautiful way using the ideas taught in this lesson, and it will take your chordal playing to a whole new level! More about the lesson: * 49 minute video lesson * 2 camera angles for a clear view of both hands * 10 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation Let's learn!

Learn how to create a walking bass line for your song or arrangement! This lesson walks you through 7 different methods on how you can find the right notes for a bass line in any chord progression! You get detailed TABs and notations for all the examples! Let's play!