This series will cover all things music theory as well as key techniques for improvising and how to respond to "in the moment" situations. Take a look below to check out the different teachers that cover theory and improvisation. You can scope out the entire series or sample it out by clicking to view the free lesson.
Creative Control with Jeffery Marshall picks up where his series Inside and Out leaves off. Now that you have the fundamental knowledge of chord, arpeggio, and scale construction across the neck of the guitar, how do you move that conceptual…
Guitar has always been an expressive instrument but sometimes it's easy to forget that expression lies in multiple areas on the guitar, including chords! And all too often, guitarists can find themselves stuck in the same familiar chord shapes limiting…
There's nothing wrong with having a solo prepared in advance, but what happens when you're not able to make that happen? Do you get the desired result when you're put on the spot in a musical situation and have to…
Want to get more mileage out of the chords you already know while using some fresh sounds? This course will teach you how to master the art of the drop-2 voicing: We will review all the different ways to play…
As Madonna's long time guitarist, Monte Pittman knows a thing or two about the instrument. Monte takes us on an exploration of scales, chords and exotic tonalites, designed to give us insight into how the entire fretboard is tied together.…
Unlock your chords and break out of shape based knowledge with "The Power of 3". As guitarists, we tend to memorize shapes without ever really knowing why. The goal of this course is to provide guitarists with the fundamentals to…
Have you reached a point in your playing where having greater knowledge of the fretboard is paramount for your progress? If so, this lesson series is for you! Musicians Institute instructor Jeff Marshall provides a bottom up approach to learning…
Join GIT graduate and professional guitar player, Michael Palmisano as he explores his personal approach to improvising on guitar. Relying heavily on his loop pedal, Michael walks through the theory and mindset that goes into playing over chord progressions and…
Join veteran JamPlay instructor Will Ripley to learn the music theory concepts you need to know to further your knowledge in the genres of rock and blues. This Phase 1 series is focused on the basic, must know concepts that…
Ian Argys brings you a lesson series all about creating melody, harmony and working within the modes. Starting from a basic E chord and four forms of it, you'll unlock the modes and start thinking melodically from the root concepts…
Marcelo Berestovoy dives into his Theory and Improv series, teaching you the foundational aspects of chording that will set you up for the ultimate improvisation success!
David Wallimann will cover all of the topics necessary master the art of improvisation. He will cover theory, including intervals, scales and modes as well as techniques to improve ones improvisation.
Steve presents an information packed lesson series that will break down the basics of music theory. From the language to notation, all things music will be taught right here.