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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!

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The great Gareth Pearson is teaching this wonderful fingerstyle arrangmenet of "Bugle Call Rag"! One of the most fun and exciting arrangements in this style, which contains incredible lines and interesting techniques! There's a reason why Tommy Emmanuel calls Gareth by the name "The Welsh Tornado"... Gareth is taking fingerstyle to the next level. Here's a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world! More about the lesson: * 23 minute video lesson * Detailed & prinatble TABs and notation * Multiple camera angles Ready to learn from The Welsh Tornado?! Hold on, here we go!

In this lesson, we're learning incredibly useful Charlie Parker Lines in the minor tonality. This lesson is made for everyone who wants "Jazz Up" their playing with some incredible bebop lines and phrasing! Bebop virtuoso Eric Assarsson walks you through these great lines that will help you to become a better improviser in minor keys. Here we go!

Learn how to play incredible arrangements of some of the most iconic Christmas songs ever!

In this lesson, we're focusing on different concepts that will help us become better improvisers in this style. We're learning how to really use the scales, modes and arpeggios over classic country changes. More about the lesson: * How to use the pentatonic scales over each chord * How to use the mixolydian mode over each chord * How to use chromatics in your solos * Open string lick ideas Ready to become a better improviser? If the answer is "yes", watch "Country Guitar Soloing Concepts" today! * 82 minute video lesson * 11 page curriculum with detailed TABs and notation * Great sounding backing tracks for your practice session Let's count in! 1, 2, 3, 4...

Jazz Guitar virtuoso Eric Assarsson teaches 15 of his essential bebop lines. All the licks are incredibly useful and a great addition to your Jazz vocabulary! More about the lesson: * 36 minute video lesson * Clear view of both hands (Two camera angles) * Detailed TABs and notation * Backing Tracks Ready to become a better Jazz player? Let's play!

In this free lesson series, we learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar. The main goal when starting out playing fingerstyle, is that we need to get our thumb more independent from the fingers so that we can play any melody on top, while playing a steady bass line att the same time using our thumb. This is the key to become a good fingerstyle player! Your fingertstyle journey starts here! Let's count in! 1, 2, 3, 4...

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!

This lesson, called "Open String Licks" is a video full with 48 different tasteful licks using great open string techniques. The lesson is made for everyone who wants to add some intererst to their soloing, by blending your own ideas with some interesting and unique open string lines. More about the lesson: * 45 minute video lesson * Detailed TABs and notation with indications for both hands Let's learn!

"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!