lkgreenwell
Verified buyer
09/19/24
The best course on Truefire!
This is great: Marcello is a first water jazz/blues guitarist in his own right. Just thinking about this course makes me drool
Style of Wes Montgomery (JamPlay)
Learn How to Play Guitar Like Wes Montgomery
Get this course and 1,000+ more with All Access
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
About this course
Experience the sophisticated jazz guitar techniques of Wes Montgomery with the "Style of Wes Montgomery" course, brought to you by JamPlay and available exclusively on TrueFire. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the groundbreaking techniques and musical brilliance that have made Wes Montgomery a legendary figure in the world of jazz.
Uncover the key elements that define Montgomery's style, including his innovative thumb-picking technique, smooth octave playing, and intricate chord voicings. With detailed instruction and practical demonstrations, you'll learn how to capture the essence of Montgomery's sound, characterized by its lyrical melodies and fluid improvisation. Each lesson is designed to break down complex techniques into manageable steps, making them accessible for guitarists of all levels.
Follow along with precise tabs and notation to master Montgomery's iconic riffs, solos, and compositions. The course also includes custom jam tracks that allow you to practice and apply what you've learned in a musical context, capturing the authentic feel of Montgomery's playing. Additionally, you'll gain insights into his gear and tone, helping you to recreate his distinctive sound.
Join the "Style of Wes Montgomery" course today and elevate your jazz guitar skills to new heights. Embrace the techniques of a true musical innovator and bring the spirit of Wes Montgomery to your own music, exclusively with TrueFire and JamPlay.
Uncover the key elements that define Montgomery's style, including his innovative thumb-picking technique, smooth octave playing, and intricate chord voicings. With detailed instruction and practical demonstrations, you'll learn how to capture the essence of Montgomery's sound, characterized by its lyrical melodies and fluid improvisation. Each lesson is designed to break down complex techniques into manageable steps, making them accessible for guitarists of all levels.
Follow along with precise tabs and notation to master Montgomery's iconic riffs, solos, and compositions. The course also includes custom jam tracks that allow you to practice and apply what you've learned in a musical context, capturing the authentic feel of Montgomery's playing. Additionally, you'll gain insights into his gear and tone, helping you to recreate his distinctive sound.
Join the "Style of Wes Montgomery" course today and elevate your jazz guitar skills to new heights. Embrace the techniques of a true musical innovator and bring the spirit of Wes Montgomery to your own music, exclusively with TrueFire and JamPlay.
What you'll learn
- Play an original 12-bar blues composition in Wes Montgomery style
- Master octave playing technique
- Combine blues phrasing with jazz harmony
- Practice horizontal position shifting on blues scales
- Learn to play with thumb technique instead of pick
Release date: 02/02/2016 • 1h 06m runtime
Sample lessons
Using the Thumb
Getting Used to the Thumb
Blues Scale and Passing Notes
Building off of Arpeggios
à La Wes Blues
Demo and 12 Bar Blues Section
What's included
13 lessons • 5 charts
Series Introduction
The genius of Wes Montgomery can never be understated. In the series introduction, Marcelo previews what he is going to cover in this, an "In the Style of" series.
Using the Thumb
Right away, anyone will notice that Wes Montgomery played with his thumb almost exclusively. Marcelo uses this lesson to break down this technique and get you on your way!
Using the Thumb
Right away, anyone will notice that Wes Montgomery played with his thumb almost exclusively. Marcelo uses this lesson to break down this technique and get you on your way!
Octaves
Wes Montgomery's use of octaves has inspired countless guitar players over the years. In this lesson, Marcelo looks at the common shapes he used, and how to implement them into your playing.
Octaves
Wes Montgomery's use of octaves has inspired countless guitar players over the years. In this lesson, Marcelo looks at the common shapes he used, and how to implement them into your playing.
Blues Scale and Passing Notes
Harmonically, Wes Montgomery was based in the blues. In this lesson, Marcelo shows us how he always brought his playing back to the blues scale and passing notes.
Blues Scale and Passing Notes
Harmonically, Wes Montgomery was based in the blues. In this lesson, Marcelo shows us how he always brought his playing back to the blues scale and passing notes.
+ 6 more lessons
Reviews
4 results
mikeducey
Verified buyer
09/11/24
Excellent Job!
I think that Marcelo did a fine job despite not being Wes' Montgomery himself!
Ohio5665
Verified buyer
08/24/24
Style of Wes Montgomery
Learned alot from this course from Marcelo, thank you!
rinus53
Verified buyer
08/03/24
For everyone who likes Wes
Very pleasant, good introduction and elaborating the Wes Montgomery style of playing. The teacher is very good in explaining how and why. You have the idea you’re doing this together.
Stop searching. Start improving with All Access.
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
