COURSE UPDATED JULY 2019!
I've completely replaced the original course with 76 all-new video lessons! There are several new resources and downloads and lots and lots of brand-new hands on demonstrations! I'm trying to meet the needs of all my students (new and old) while keeping this course fresh and updated. thanks for your support! -Will
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This course combines music theory for guitar with in-depthexplanationsof harmony, melody and rhythm. You'll learn how these concepts relate to playing (and understanding) music by ear.
Finally, you candevelop your musicianship beyond academics and technique. You'll discover how philosophy, intuition and emotion play an essential role in your music. Plus, learnto recognize chords with Ear Training.
Learn intuitively from graphically enhanced lectures
Understand how to “groove”
Hear and recognize “tension” and “resolution” chordsby ear
Discover and understand common chord progressions
There’s more to music than just academics and technique. Learn music theory guitar skills.
Finally, you canlearnmusic theory for the guitar through convenient,refreshing and engaging lessons. Whether you’re a beginner, adult student, a regular performer or aspiring song-writer, you canlearn how to gobeyond scales and chords into the realm of self-expression. You'll developa holistic understanding of musicthrough37 face-to-face video lessons.You'll quickly begin developingan understanding that you can build on and grow with for the rest of your life!
Content and Overview
This course is ideal for beginner, adult students and intermediate guitarists. I’ve thoughtfully prepared 37clear, concise lectures. Each section explainsa specific element in music by focusing onmusic theory andear training -in the context oftheguitar. This course focuses onuseful topics that will teach you a holistic approach to music (including ear training). You’ll begin with in-depth lectures that cover all of the essential information about harmony and melody that you'll ever need.Manylectures include hands-on activities and exercises designed to apply theskillsyou'll be learning.
Throughout thiscourse, you’lldiscoverthe power of your intellect to learn new material, while also leveraging the flexibility of your intuition to understand concepts like groove,tension and resolution.
The later sections of the course explain Rhythm, The Blues and Ear Training. You’lllearn how toplay guitar, following chord diagrams, guitar tab and music notation. You’ll understand why and how hit songs often contain the samechords. You’ll also learn how to use your ears to learn new music quickly and accurately.
As a performing musician and private instructor with over 12 years of professional experience, my methods not only explain how music fundamentals work logically, but also demonstrate the interconnected relationships that are essential to understand if you want to play music by ear and from the heart.
