The guitar advanced course is designed for guitarists who already have basic skills and playing experience, but are eager to take their skills to a new level. The program is aimed at in-depth study of playing technique, expansion of musical repertoire, improvement of improvisational skills and development of musical theory. This course is suitable for both amateurs and professionals who want to improve their technique, learn new styles and come to a more expressive and confident guitar playing.
Training is conducted under the guidance of experienced teachers with an individual approach to each student. We will help you develop a unique style of playing and reach new musical heights.
The program of the guitar playing skills improvement course:
- Assessing the current level of the student;
- Identification of strengths and weaknesses;
- Setting individual goals for the course (techniques, styles, repertoire);
- Advanced picking techniques: alternate picking, sweep picking;
- Legato techniques: hammer-on, pull-off, slides;
- Tapping and other advanced techniques;
- Work on speed, accuracy and clarity of sound production;
- In-depth work on rhythmic patterns (including complex sizes);
- Using different types of accompaniment: arpeggios, overdubs, fingerstyle;
- Playing in various musical styles: rock, blues, jazz, funk, classical;
- Deep understanding of chords, progressions and their interrelationships;
- Learning modal scales (Doric, Mixolydian, Lydian, etc.);
- Creating complex chord sequences and using alterations;
- Basics of soloing and working on phrasing;
- Improvisation based on scales and arpeggios;
- Developing melodic lines and using dynamics;
- Working on interplay with rhythm section (bass guitar, drums);
- Learning advanced level pieces (depending on the style);
- Complex compositions: solo guitar, instrumental pieces, classics;
- Analysis and analysis of playing techniques of famous guitarists (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, etc.);
- Rock: learning riffs, solo technique, working with distortion;
- Blues: blues progressions, leads, vibrato, broken rhythms;
- Jazz: jazz harmony, chord sequences, swing;
- Funk: rhythmic phrases, clear riffs, working with muting;
- Practicing playing in a band (bend);
- Playing together with rhythm section and interacting with other musicians;
- Preparing for live performances and creating live sound;
- Preparing for stage performances;
- Working on confidence and artistry;
- Practicing live performances in front of an audience and camera;
- Preparing and performing a complex composition of your choice (solo or group performance);
- Recording a demo or video of the final performance;
- Evaluation of your progress and recommendations for further professional development.
This course will help you reach a new level of guitar playing skills, improve your technique and develop your unique playing style.