Unsupported Browser
The web browser that you are currently using is no longer supported, and as such features of this website may not work as expected. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.
Key Features
MusicGurus Play Authentic Rhythm & Blues Guitar is a comprehensive course in jazz, rhythm and blues guitar playing. Led by celebrated guitarist Torsten Goods, you will learn the techniques, theory, classic licks and songs that help you to write and perform these complex genres with authenticity. Across 37 fun and engaging lessons, Torsten guides you through the nuances and complexities involved, breaking down compositions with bonus backing tracks to play along with.
With a model that is designed for you to take the courses at your own pace, MusicGurus creates an experience like no other with advanced features that allow you to do things like slow down and speed up your videos to aid in your learning process. You'll soon be at one with the simple process allowing you to do lessons anywhere, anytime whether it be at home, at school, in the studio or in rehearsal spaces. If you are a blues guitarist trying to get into Jazz, or a Jazz musician trying to sound more authentic and bluesy, MusicGurus Play Authentic Rhythm & Blues Guitar is the course for you.
Please Note: These tutorials do not have subtitles and are only available with English audio. This product comes in the form of a voucher code that will be sent to your email to be redeemed on the MusicGurus website.
Product Ref: 230579
Jazz, rhythm and blues guitar is notorious for being the standard by which a guitar player's ability is tested. Intricate and full of nuance, Torsten walks you through the tricky waters of technique, theory and exercises to lift your jazz guitar playing to the next level. Made famous by greats such as Grant Green, Wes Montgomery and more, Torsten teaches you licks in the signature style of these greats, alongside techniques to improve your picking accuracy and speed.
Packed with over 1.5 hours worth of content split into 37 exciting and digestible lessons, Torsten teaches you three songs, fully transcribed with backing tracks to play along with. Using the advanced video features that are accessible on mobile, desktop and tablet at any time, Torsten teaches you the classic jazz/blues song 'Breezin' as played by George Benson as well as his own track 'Carnival'.
Breaking down each piece with authentic solo demonstrations, this course is designed for intermediate players and above with a good understanding of techniques required to play this highly nuanced style and genre.
Learning nuanced genres such as jazz, blues and rhythm on guitar can be a daunting task. This course it's made easier by the presentation from virtuoso Torsten Goods. Described as "attacking the strings as nimbly as George Benson", Torsten is your ultimate guide for the fabled jazz guitar playing. A leader within the Berlin jazz scene, Torsten spread moved his talent to New York which saw him graduate from the prestigious New School. A master of his craft, Torsten regularly plays with industry legends such as Bireli Lagrene George Benson, and Branford Marsalis as well as with singers like Sarah Connor in stadiums around the world.
There is nothing worse than the feeling of being rushed when trying to learn and understand something as deep and complex as music, after all, everyone takes on information at different rates and sometimes online learning platforms provide limited-time-only licenses and subscription services that pressure you into further purchases and more expensive subscription periods. Well, MusicGuru has changed that as with their courses not only do you get the wealth of knowledge from in-the-industry professionals, but you also get lifelong access to your course and all the downloads that come with it. This means you can take the course at your own pace. You'll be able to dip in and out when you please and if you ever feel you need a refresher you can come back to MusicGuru without the need for any further purchases.
MusicGuru can also boast difficulty ratings so you know what you're getting into and advanced video features for the lessons, so if you want to take it back and hear the excerpt again but at a bit of a slower speed, you can! Being compatible with phones, tablets and desktops, you'll be able to learn when you want, where you want, whether that be in front of your instrument at home or just to pass the time whilst commuting on the train, MusicGuru design the courses to work around you, whatever your lifestyle.