This session deepens your grasp of the major pentatonic scale by adding the expressive b3 and applying it across multiple shapes. You’ll also build rhythmic control with funk strumming techniques and chord-based soloing over I–IV–V progressions.
Get into the groove with funk-inspired rhythm work from Soul Man while refining your outside picking and timing. Then explore major pentatonic fragments across the neck and turn them into expressive melodies over a I–IV–V progression.
Sharpen your picking technique with outside string skips and bring rhythmic precision to life through funk-inspired chord stabs from I Wanna Dance With Somebody. You’ll also explore melodic phrasing that targets chord tones, helping turn scale practice into real musical expression.
This routine focuses on inside picking, funky strumming, and unlocking the sound of Mixolydian mode through practical licks and groove-based playing. You’ll refine technique, expand harmonic awareness, and apply new concepts in a full playalong performance.
This routine blends inside picking, funk rhythm mastery, and dominant scale application using the C shape. From Cheryl Lynn grooves to six Mixolydian licks, it’s all about turning technique into real musical vocabulary.
This shorter routine packs a punch with cross-picking, rhythmic displacement, and funky triad work inspired by Want You Back. You’ll also dive into the A-shape dominant scale and explore four creative licks to kickstart your phrasing.
We explore the deeper meaning of scale choice by contrasting derivative and parallel approaches, focusing on how sound—not just shape—defines our playing. Through G major and G minor pentatonic blending across positions, we train our ears, hands, and eyes to move beyond patterns into true tonal awareness.
We bring phrasing to the forefront by alternating directions, rhythms, and note groupings within pentatonic shapes. By blending technique with improvisation, we unlock new textures and melodic ideas rooted in familiar territory.
We build melodic strength by targeting chord tones, especially 3rds, across E, C, and A triad shapes. Through focused phrases and smooth transitions, we learn to craft solos that outline harmony with intention and clarity.
This week we hit pause to reflect, reconnect with the material, and reassess our progress across 35 routines. Using triads from Signed, Sealed, Delivered as a musical anchor, we’re reminded that practice is about depth, not speed—and real growth comes from truly knowing, not just doing.
Triads and pentatonic scales come together to illuminate the I–IV progression across multiple positions. By outlining chord changes with melodic clarity and rhythmic flair, this session builds confidence in both soloing and harmonic navigation.
This session expands the I–IV progression across keys, blending triad movement with rhythmic vamps and major pentatonic lines. By cycling through fourths and layering in extended note choices, the material pushes both fretboard fluency and expressive phrasing.
This routine sharpens your grasp of I–V movement by connecting triads, pentatonics, and dominant arpeggios across familiar shapes. With a focus on targeting chord tones and hearing harmonic function clearly, the material bridges rhythm and melody in both practice and improvisation.
This session adds a fresh color to minor pentatonic vocabulary by weaving the 9th into all five positions. With lush harmony and fusion-inspired phrasing, the material strengthens fretboard fluency while opening up melodic options that are both tasteful and expressive.
Melodic voice leading takes the spotlight as this routine connects G7 to C with root-based targeting, encirclement, and chord tone resolution. By exploring rhythmic variations and shifting positions, the material sharpens your ability to outline changes clearly and musically in real time.
This routine connects dominant to tonic using arpeggio-driven lines, clear voice leading, and rhythmic variation across multiple positions. By resolving strong tones like the 3rd or root with intention, each phrase trains both your ear and hand to outline harmony with confidence and control.
This lesson packs 32 G7–C6 lines into one focused workout, combining arpeggios and scales into ear-training gold. By breaking down each lick into two four-note ideas, you’ll quickly build fluency in linear harmony—and develop the instinct to create your own.
This routine explores how to blend major and minor pentatonic vocabulary to create expressive, bluesy lines with rich tonal contrast. You’ll move through both familiar and fresh territory, developing phrasing that lives comfortably across both sounds.
This solo study channels Ace Frehley’s lead from Love Gun to sharpen your alternate picking and pentatonic fluency. You’ll work across all five shapes while developing speed, control, and real-world musicality.
This week transforms arpeggio shapes into real music using the A section of Autumn Leaves as a guide. You’ll learn to shape melodic phrases from chord tones and develop creative fluency over a classic progression.
Building on last week’s Autumn Leaves study, this lesson adds longer phrases and scale-based ideas to connect arpeggios fluidly. We’ll explore subtle harmonic shifts using G major and E minor to shape more lyrical, expressive lines.
This lesson explores the darker color of Phrygian through original licks, with a progression designed to spotlight its b2 and b6 tones. Use the backing track to train your ear, compare the sound to Dorian, and start crafting lines that truly embody this mysterious mode.
This lesson puts theory into motion by blending Dorian and Phrygian sounds over a custom progression. With 8 original licks and a vibey backing track, you’ll explore how subtle shifts in color tones can open up fresh melodic territory—then craft your own to make it personal.
This rhythmic workout revisits four essential 16th note groupings and applies them to modal scale shapes as a phrasing lab. You’ll sharpen your time feel, improve picking mechanics, and prep your ears for next week’s dive into Lydian.
This Lydian workout uses a G–A/G–Bm7–A progression to explore descending scale ideas, colorful triad pairs, and modal substitutions. You’ll learn how to highlight the #11 using creative phrasing tools like G–A triad pairs and F# minor pentatonic over G.
This week we connect Dorian and Lydian sounds over a four-bar progression, focusing on crafting longer, melodic phrases. You’ll move through arpeggios, scales, and licks in three positions to internalize the modal shift and build your own ideas. Ask ChatGPT
This week’s Mixolydian workout blends expressive phrasing with real-world licks over a soulful Bb groove. With 12 musical lines, some bold chromatics, and an all-downstroke attack, this one’s designed to stretch both your hands and your ears.
This routine applies Mixolydian sounds over a full I7–II7–IV7–I7 progression, helping you sharpen your ability to shift scales and plan melodic ideas in real time. With a slower jazz-leaning groove, this one’s all about phrasing, awareness, and creative control.
We’re turning Aeolian theory into sound this week with a moody synth-rock progression and a batch of lyrical licks that move from simple 8ths to punchy 16ths. It’s all about locking into that natural minor vibe—and using it to craft your own phrases.
We’re wrapping up Aeolian with a driving 140bpm groove and a set of flowing licks that lean into the mode’s signature ♭6 and ♭7. With a classic i–♭VI–♭VII progression as your playground, it’s time to connect positions and lock in the sound.
