Guitar Intermediate / Advanced

About this course

The course develops jazz guitar playing through tunes, improvisation and practical work on accompaniment. Topics include chord inversions, voicings, progressions, scales, arpeggios, melodic patterns and rhythm, alongside the study of notable jazz guitarists and styles. Participants also work on advanced theory, transcription from recordings and aural skills. Classes address repertoire building, performance and constructive practice routines, with opportunities to take part in jam sessions and possible student concerts.

What you'll learn

• Apply jazz theory to improvisation and develop ideas over tunes
• Use chord inversions, voicings and progressions in accompaniment
• Develop guitar technique through work with scales, arpeggios and melodic patterns
• Transcribe material from recordings and strengthen aural skills
• Build a personal jazz repertoire and structured practice routine

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for intermediate-level guitarists developing beyond fundamental jazz techniques. The source specifies experience playing jazz guitar in an ensemble or group, comfort with the instrument’s technical aspects and an understanding of practical jazz theory. Participation includes playing tunes, improvising and accompaniment, with opportunities for group jam sessions and performance.

• Experience playing jazz guitar in an ensemble or group is specified
• Learners should be comfortable with the technical aspects of their instrument
• An understanding of how jazz theory is applied in practice is expected
• Level 1 literacy is described as an advantage