Street Theory for Guitarists

Learning and applying music theory can be confusing and frustrating for guitar players. It’s such a vast subject with hundreds of general principles and concepts. Which ones are essential for you to know? How are they applied in a real world musical context? Which ones will have the most immediate impact on your playing and accelerate your growth as a musician?

Presented by Jeff Scheetz, TrueFire’s Director of Education, Street Theory for Guitarists answers all of those questions in plain language with demonstrations of each principle on the fretboard, specifically for guitarists. The course includes 5 hours of video instruction and a 123-page manual of charts, neck diagrams, tab and notation!

"I've been working through Jeff Scheetz's "Street Theory" class as Music Theory was one area I could never grasp. This time though, with Jeff's course, I'm finally getting it and it feels awesome! My playing has gone far beyond what I thought I was capable of and it inspires me to play more and more every day." - Saverio Mazzotta, TrueFire Student

”Learning theory doesn’t have to be this boring, tedious process. Most guitarists know bits and pieces of theory but just haven’t been able to put it all together. Street Theory for Guitarists connects all of the dots by focusing on the most practical, essential theoretical concepts.

You’ll learn these concepts in a musical setting, and by doing so, you’ll be able to apply them immediately in your playing. Learning the same “street” theory that top guitar players use, and learning it by playing and jamming instead of just reading a book, is the key to taking your playing to the next level and beyond.”

"Well done Jeff. I just reviewed this and I am amazed at the quality and quantity of information and demonstrations you've packed into this... and for ONLY 39 bucks. I also watched the Soloing in CAGED - Demonstration... dude that is the clearest demonstration & best explanation that I've ever heard. I learned more in that 6 mins of your teaching video than I've learned in years! Thank you! - Doug Hupp, TrueFire Student

Jeff organized the course into four sections; Fundamentals, Chords, Scales, and Other Essential Theory. For each theoretical concept, Jeff will first explain the idea in clear and accessible language, and then demonstrate the concept on guitar to illustrate practical applications on guitar.

In the Fundamentals section, Jeff covers a range of foundational theoretical principles and clears up some of the most common terms that cause confusion. Topics include Confusing Terms, The Musical Alphabet, Note Names: 6th & 5th Strings, Finding Octaves, The Chromatic Scale, The Major Scale, Understanding Intervals, and Interval Position Shapes. Most of these concepts will connect to the theoretical principles presented in the following sections.

In the Chords section, Jeff presents all of the essential theory and practical applications of chords. Topics include: Building Chords, Root 5 and 6 Barre Shapes, Harmonized Scale, Roman Numerals & Progressions, 7th Chord Theory , Extended, Altered & Chord Subs, The Most Important Notes, Chords With Too Many Notes, What Key Is This Song In?, Modal Progressions & Tonal Centers, Inversions: Low Three Strings, Inversions: All Strings, Slash, Add, and Sus Chords, and Voice Leading.

In the Scales section, Jeff guides you through all of the essential Street Theory for scales and modes. If you’ve ever struggled to fully grasp how to navigate the fretboard, or improvise using scales or modes, this section alone is worth the price of admission. Topics include: Minor Pentatonic, Major Pentatonic, Pentatonic Application, The Blues Scale, 7 Major Scale Patterns, Modes: Parallel Scales Approach, Modes: Parent Scale Approach, Soloing With Modes, and Modes: Scale Pattern Approach.

In the Other Theory Essentials section, Jeff demonstrates more Street Theory principles to expand your soloing skills and understanding of the fretboard. Topics include: Arpeggios, Arpeggios Within Scales, Soloing With Arpeggios, Harmony Lines, Moving Harmonies, CAGED System Chords, Pentatonic Scales in CAGED, and Soloing in CAGED.

"I just wanted to say I have been addicted to guitar many years as well as student of TrueFire for several of those years. I have recently purchased Jeff Scheetz “Street Theory” course and I would like you and Jeff to know I believe it is a Masterpiece. I can’t overstate how much it has helped me on my path and I just wanted to truly thank everyone responsible for this exceptional compilation. You have created a legacy." - Robert Morgan, TrueFire Student

Street Theory for Guitarists includes 5 hours of video instruction and on-screen diagrams and animations. You’ll get a massive 123-page manual with charts, neck diagrams, and all of the key examples tabbed and notated for your practice and reference purposes. Plus, Jeff includes all of the jam tracks to work with on your own.

Grab your guitar and let's dig into Street Theory with Jeff Scheetz!