Intro to Jazz

Group guitar class taught by Molly Miller

6 lessons · 1 hour per week · intermediate

5.0 (3 reviews)

In this course we will look at the fundamentals of jazz: comping, improvisation, ii V I's, arpeggios, scales, and more. We will learn how to approach comping in the jazz style and start playing changes. We will look at shell chords, as well as the Dorian, Mixolydian, and Ionian modes. You even have a transcription assignment! So get ready to start swinging!!!

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Molly Miller every week.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Molly Miller
Teaching on Til since 2021

4.99 · 433 students · 127 lessons

I am a lover of guitar. I have been playing since I was 7 - I grew up playing with my 4 siblings. I studied at USC, where I received my Doctorate in Guitar Performance and now am a professor. I play constantly- touring with artists such as Jason Mraz, Molly Miller Trio, and all over the internet!
What you'll do

Shell Chords and Seventh Chords

The chord voicings you need to start playing jazz

Playing Changes

We will utilize arpeggios to play changes

ii V I

We will use arpeggios and modes to investigate this classic harmonic movement

Improvising

We will discuss HOW and WHAT to do when soloing over jazz

Tunes: The Blues and The Great American Songbook

We will learn essential repertoire - melody, comping, improvising

Who you are
You should already know: barre chords, open chords, be able to play single note lines (this can be scales, riffs etc). Some understanding of very basic harmony - we will go over theory in the class.
What to bring
guitar!
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Brian B.
October 2024

Molly's classes are truly the best there is if you want to get better. She encourages discussion and questions. She wants her students to get better which is saying a lot compared to other guitar teachers out there. She is an amazing player and the class is very interactive. I couldn't be happier with this class.

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Vito F.
October 2024

There is a difference between an outstanding musician/player and an outstanding teacher. Molly Miller is both. Her lessons were extremely practical as she balanced the theory with the soul of guitar playing. I’ve taken other online classes from nationally renowned institutions and Molly’s classes were a notch above.

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