Live lessons each weekday with some of the world's very best players. Recorded and transcribed.
Here's what you'll get:
In this masterclass led by Guthrie Trapp, the focus is on exploring the intricacies of Minor Blues Progressions and how they interconnect with one another. Guthrie begins by addressing some initial technical setup and expresses his eagerness to engage with the audience for a dynamic learning experience. He emphasizes the importance of interaction, stating that it fosters better conversation and insights on various musical topics. As Guthrie navigates through the initial part of the session, he touches upon the challenges of teaching complex musical concepts and the importance of sequencing in music instruction.
Throughout the masterclass, Guthrie delves into the specifics of Minor Blues Progressions, demonstrating various chord shapes, and how minor and dominant chords interact within these progressions. He provides practical examples on his guitar, showcasing how to add depth and sophistication to playing by incorporating diminished chords and understanding the role of the dominant seventh chord for resolution in blues progression. Guthrie's explanations are enriched with demonstrations of chord transitions, aiming to enhance the learners' understanding of music theory and guitar technique.
Guthrie also shares insights on ear training, emphasizing the value of recognizing melodies and chord progressions by ear. He suggests learning simple, familiar songs to improve musical ear and understanding of chord relationships. The masterclass concludes with Guthrie encouraging the viewers to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, to experiment with their instruments, and to enjoy the journey of musical discovery. He expresses gratitude to his audience and hints at future sessions, inviting feedback and questions to further assist in their musical growth.
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These are the people out there doing it each and every night, at the very highest level. To say Guthrie Trapp is one of the best guitarists alive doesn’t even begin to set the stage. A true, old school, take it or leave it head cutter, Guthrie is no BS.
Guthrie is going to cut through all the fluff and show you the stuff that really works in the music world - the stuff that he uses day in and day out on the heaviest gigs - with the heaviest players - in the world.