Great news for fingerstyle jazz guitar enthusiasts! Sean McGowan’s acclaimed course at ArtistWorks has just expanded with 15 brand-new lessons, taking your playing to the next level with innovative techniques and exercises. These lessons delve deeply into advanced topics such as Speed Rolls, Counterpoint & Chord Melody Techniques, Artificial Harmonics, and Right-Hand Fretting—offering a treasure trove of skills for guitarists eager to elevate their artistry.

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Among the highlights are McGowan’s detailed breakdowns of Counterpoint & Chord Melody Techniques, featuring exercises in 10ths with various rhythmic ratios (2:1, 3:1, 4:1), innovative Splits (1:3, 2:2, 3:1), and moving voice applications. You'll also explore Double-Stop Scales and 10ths Scale exercises that refine your ability to create harmonically rich and texturally complex arrangements. Other standout lessons include an introduction to right-hand fretting, strategies for high-range piano-like note articulation, and mastering triplet figures to enhance rhythmic precision.

Each lesson is supported by a wealth of supplemental materials, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. You’ll find written tablature/notation, play-along backing tracks, and unique performance isolation videos filmed from three different angles. To tailor the practice experience, students can slow down videos, set custom loops, and zero in on challenging sections—all designed to help you integrate these advanced techniques seamlessly into your playing.

Whether you’re a seasoned jazz guitarist or just beginning to explore fingerstyle techniques, these new lessons are the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and broaden your skills. Head over to Sean McGowan’s course at ArtistWorks today and dive into the exciting new content!

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Have you always wanted to learn how to play fingerstyle jazz guitar? Through our comprehensive jazz guitar lessons online and Video Exchange Learning platform here at ArtistWorks, you can learn from internationally renowned players, like Sean McGowan, and get personal feedback on your playing.

Sean’s course starts with the basics and teaches everything from beginner guitar to advanced performance techniques, improvisation methods, and music theory utilized by modern-day jazz guitarists. So, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, all levels are welcome and all students will develop the skills needed to become a well-rounded guitarist and musician.

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