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Fingerstyle - Here Comes the Sun Part 1
Mondays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Jun 1 & 8
Description
Learn to play Dani Joy’s full chord-melody arrangement of George Harrison’s classic Here Comes the Sun in this two-part series, including all the iconic riffs, verse and chorus melody lines, and simple rhythmic accompaniment to keep the song bouncing along.
In Part 1 (June), students will learn to memorize the chord structure and simple strumming pattern along with some intermediate riffs which are played in between the lyrics. The complicated structure of the bridge will be broken down into understandable chunks and students will be trained to memorize each section.
In Part 2 (July), students will replace their strumming/singing sections with the chord melody, which is a slightly modified version of the iconic riffs learned in Part 1.
*Part 2 class is a separate ticketed event.
What You’ll Learn (Part 1)
- Riffing accompaniment
- Music theory (G major chord family)
- Mosey Strum
- Continued knowledge of the fretboard
- Memorization & practice techniques
- Coaching on breath and posture
Prerequisites
Tab reading is essential. Comfortable playing most chords in 1st position and interested in learning how to combine chords and melody. Low G required. The written curriculum of this class is not suited for baritone players. Sorry!
Blues - Swing Blues
Tuesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Jun 2 & 9
Description
Step into the world of swing blues. Building on your understanding of major and minor blues sounds, this class explores how swing-era players blended blues vocabulary with jazz phrasing to create melodic, danceable solos. You’ll learn classic riffs, closed-chord ideas, and scale approaches that capture the energy and sophistication of early swing.
What You’ll Learn
- Blending major and minor blues sounds in a swing context
- Classic swing-blues riffs inspired by Charlie Christian
- Benny Goodman–style phrasing and rhythmic ideas
- Closed chords for swing comping
- Using the major blues and dominant sounds over jazz-blues progressions
- Developing rhythmic swing feel and melodic phrasing
Prerequisites
Basic blues scale knowledge and familiarity with closed chords are recommended. TAB reading and some prior soloing experience will be helpful.
Jazz - My Blue Heaven
Wednesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Jun 3 & 10
Description
This month focuses on relaxed swing feel and lyrical phrasing. You’ll learn closed chords that support a laid-back vocal delivery, the melody itself and then we’ll study how to modify the melody to create our own solo etude.
What You’ll Learn
- Closed chords for medium swing tempos
- Subtle voice leading and inner motion
- Supporting lyrics with restraint
- Swing phrasing concepts
- How to build your own solo etude
Prerequisites
No strict prerequisites. Basic chord knowledge, TAB reading, and a working understanding of the Nashville Number System are recommended.
