Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar
with Sean McGowan
Join jazz guitar master Sean McGowan as he teaches his critically acclaimed sound through hundreds of online guitar lessons designed for players of all levels. In this comprehensive guitar course, Sean breaks down his improvisational and fingerstyle techniques, outlining their practical applications within a variety of different sub-genres of jazz. Through technical training exercises and étude lessons in various styles, elevate your skills to become a well-rounded guitarist and musician.
Jazz, R&B, Funk, & MoreGuitar Tab + Notation
Music Theory + ImprovDozens of Play-Along Tracks
About Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar with Sean McGowan
Unleash your inner jazz guitar virtuoso and embark on a transformative musical journey with acclaimed guitarist and educator Sean McGowan. Welcome to the world of “Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar with Sean McGowan” at ArtistWorks, where aspiring guitarists of all levels can master the instrument and reach new heights of musical prowess.
Sean McGowan, known for his extraordinary technical abilities, diverse improvisational style, and holistic approach to playing, is here to guide you through every step of your guitar adventure. Sean has decades of experience as a professional musician and revered guitar instructor and is the ideal mentor to help you refine your skills and unlock your full potential.
This online guitar course is designed to cater to all skill levels, from beginners looking to grasp the fundamentals to intermediate and advanced players seeking to expand their repertoire and push the boundaries of their abilities. Whether you aspire to play fingerstyle jazz, Latin jazz, R&B, funk, or any other jazz-inspired genre, Sean McGowan’s versatile teaching approach will equip you with the tools, techniques, and knowledge you need to excel.
One of the standout features of “Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar with Sean McGowan” is the interactive video exchange platform. This unique system allows you to submit videos of your playing directly to Sean himself, who will provide personalized feedback, guidance, and encouragement. This invaluable one-on-one interaction ensures that you receive tailored instruction that caters to your specific needs, enabling you to progress rapidly and overcome any challenges you may encounter along the way.
Inside the course, you'll find an extensive library of high-definition video lessons covering a wide range of topics, including guitar basics, scales and modes, improvisation, fingerstyle techniques, rhythmic awareness, melodic ornamentation, music theory, and much more. Each lesson is meticulously crafted, breaking down complex concepts into easily digestible segments, so you can learn at your own pace and build a solid foundation of skills.
In addition to the comprehensive video lessons, you'll gain access to a wealth of supplementary learning materials. These include downloadable play-along backing tracks and sheet music, allowing you to practice the techniques taught by Sean McGowan in a variety of musical contexts.
Join a vibrant community of guitar enthusiasts from around the world through the course's active forum. Engage in discussions, seek advice, and connect with fellow learners who share your passion for guitar, jazz, and more. The supportive environment fosters a sense of camaraderie and provides an additional avenue for learning and growth.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the world's greatest guitarists and educators. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, the “Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar with Sean McGowan” course at ArtistWorks will unlock your true potential and revolutionize the way you approach the guitar. So, grab your guitar, plug in your amplifier, and start your musical journey today!
About Video Exchange® Learning
What ultimately sets these fingerstyle guitar lessons apart from other offerings is the ability to submit a video for review using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange Learning® platform. Sean reviews each submission and records a video response, offering specific guidance to take your guitar playing to the next level. All students can access the Video Exchange library and watch each other’s interactions with Sean. This library is constantly expanding and may contain the key to unlock your playing.
About Sean McGowan
Sean McGowan is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and arrangements for solo guitar. As a solo artist, he has released six critically acclaimed albums, including his record debut River Coffee, which won the Best Independent Release of the Year Award (2002) from Acoustic Guitar magazine, and Sphere: the Music of Thelonious Monk, which was named one of Acoustic Guitar magazine’s “Essential Albums of 2011.” Sean has performed at notable worldwide festivals including the Novi Sad International Jazz Festival in Serbia, the Healdsburg Guitar Festival in Napa Valley, Copper Mountain Guitar Town, the La Conner Guitar Festival, the Chet Atkins CAAS Convention, and the Artisan Guitar Show with Jimmy Bruno and Brent Mason. Sean is an avid arts educator and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Colorado Denver. He earned a DMA in Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and has conducted workshops at colleges and guitar organizations throughout the country. Sean is a contributing editor and educational advisor for Acoustic Guitar magazine and is also the author of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Solos (Hal Leonard) and the String Letter book/video instructional methods: The Acoustic Jazz Guitarist, Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Essentials, and Holiday Songs for Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean has taught at ArtistWorks since August 2024 and has also produced eight courses for ArtistWorks’ sister company, TrueFire.
Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Lessons
+Technique: Fretting Hand Independence
+Technique: Picking Hand Independence
+Technique: Hand Synchronization
+Technique: Extended Techniques
+Fingerstyle Jazz Essentials
+Chord Voicings
+Harmony
+Melody & Improv: Solo Guitar Improvisation
+Melody & Improv: Single Note Lines
+Melody & Improv: Modal Soloing Concepts
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What's In This Plan
- Unlimited Access to Lessons
- Unlimited Access to Video Exchange Library
- Unlimited Video Submissions to Teacher
- Music Theory Workshop
- Backing Tracks across Instruments
- VIP Bonus Content
- 100s of guitar lessons at your own pace
- All levels and styles of playing welcome
- Slow Motion & Looping on videos
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