Blues Improvisation for the Advancing Guitarist

Expand your guitar improvisation skills and modernize your sound with this advanced course! Designed for guitarists with existing improvisation experience, this program will significantly broaden your harmonic vocabulary.

This comprehensive course is structured into nine key sections, each building upon the last to deliver a powerful learning experience:

• Resolving to the 3rd: Master essential techniques for creating satisfying harmonic resolutions.
• The Mixolydian Mode and The Blues: Deep dive into the Mixolydian mode and its application to blues improvisation.
• Diminished Chords and The Blues: Explore the unique sound and usage of diminished chords in blues contexts.
• Altered Chords and The Blues: Learn to incorporate altered chords for a more sophisticated blues sound.
• VI - II - V - I Turnarounds: Unlock the secrets of classic jazz and blues turnarounds.
• Jazz Blues Form: Understand and apply the fundamental structure of jazz blues compositions.
• II - V - I Progressions: Master the essential II-V-I progression for improvisation.
• Pentatonics: Refine your pentatonic scale knowledge for versatile soloing.
• Approaches for Non-Altered Dominants: Discover creative approaches to soloing over dominant chords.

Each section features a clear lesson video accompanied by a downloadable PDF for easy reference. Plus, you'll find dedicated exercise videos for each lesson, designed to help you internalize the concepts and develop your technique. These exercise videos also include downloadable PDFs for continued practice.

This course takes a serious, no-shortcut approach to guitar learning. We won't offer "hacks" or easy solutions. Instead, we provide advanced, fast-paced material that demands dedication and consistent practice. The exercises are carefully crafted to provide ample material for focused practice and long-term growth. If you're prepared to invest the time and effort, this course will elevate your guitar playing to the next level.