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This course aims to unlock the creativity, and composition style of Aaron Marshall, with step-by-step breakdowns and detailed explanations.
Complete course with step-by-step lessons and practice examples.
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30 lessons exclusively from JamPlay. From chord progressions and melodies, to rhythmic devices and riffs, Aaron shows you that modern guitar music revolves around thought-provoking song writing. Learn to curate elements of a compelling instrumental guitar piece, with an emphasis on effective themes and motifs.
JamPlay welcomes instrumental guitarist Aaron Marshall for a comprehensive master course. In this first lesson Aaron discusses what he'll be covering in his master course and what to expect to get out of it.
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0.0 Difficulty
Even though this course centers more around practical guitar player and how to create killer riffs and hooks, Aaron still wants you to have a basic understanding of important scale concepts. This lesson will boost your playing!
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3.0 Difficulty
Phrasing is the concept that transforms a guitar player into a musician. You won't be playing notes any longer, but rather making emotional and insightful musical sequences. Aaron talks about how to do it.
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3.5 Difficulty
Aaron loves being able to utilize notes that ring out free and clear. In this lesson he talks about how to spot good areas to achieve this sound, and his thoughts on the technique.
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Aaron introduces the concepts of economy and alternate picking, as well as demonstrates how these techniques can be used to improve the quality of your phrases and riffs.
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Aaron introduces the concept of hybrid picking and demonstrates how he makes use of it in his music. This is a very useful, very flexible technique that all must know.
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In this video we cover Aaron's top techniques for using arpeggios, including one of the most important aspects of all: how they are goruped.
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In this lesson Aaron walks you through how to combine some of the techniques taught in previous lessons to create a truly memorable riff or lead line. This is where the rubber hits the road!
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We've all heard the term hook, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, what makes a good hook. Aaron delves into the topic in this lesson.
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Aaron introduces a riff that he considers a prime exemplification of his work with Intervals. This is the main theme for the song "Touch and Go." He talks about the riff, what makes it special, and gives you some great playing tips.
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Lesson 11, Aaron starts to dig in to inspiration. This time you're going to start with a riff. He uses his song Sure Shot as an example.
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Continuing to take a look at his tune Sure Shot, Aaron discusses how to find a melody.
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Now that you've got a little inspiration in the form of a melody and a riff, you might start asking yourself where the song goes from here? Aaron discusses approaches to continued song writing using Sure Shot as an example.
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Lesson 14 continues the discussion on where your song goes after establishing a melody or have riffs to work with.
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Using the hook to Sure Shot, Aaron discusses his approach to creating a song chorus.
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One of the biggest components of a meaningful and rememberable chorus is the hook! Aaron Marshall discusses his thought process here using Sure Shot as an example.
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Aaron Marshall discusses creative limitations to help aid in the song writing process. He uses "I'm Awake" as an example.
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Keeping the subject of limitation in mind, Aaron discusses writing a hook utilizing only a single string.
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Lesson 19 is all about the process of writing a chorus. There are several ways to do so and Aaron first discusses writing the chorus with chords in mind first.
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If you've ever struggled to come up with a melody that works for a given song, a good path to take is analyzing the chords you're playing over. In lesson 20 Aaron discusses his approach to analyzing a chord progression to create a melody.
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Using his song By Far and Away, Aaron discusses his use of interesting chord progressions.
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Aaron is once again taking a look at melody from the standpoint of a progression. This time he uses the same exercise in a more complex manner.
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One of the quickest ways to create a stellar sounding hook is to make use of Arpeggios. Aaron uses the Intervals song "Black Box" as a way to demonstrate this.
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These riffs have multiple variations, multiple moving parts and take a bit longer to play. They are worth it though, as they add complexity and zest that you never thought possible. He takes another riff from his song "Black Box" to use as an example.
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Aaron further explores the concept of long sentence structure riffs.
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Aaron Marshall once again uses his hit song "Impulsively Responsible" to demonstrate his killer guitar skills. This time around he uses the lead section to demonstrate how to move riffs up an octave. He talks about how and why you would do this.
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4.0 Difficulty
In this lesson Aaron puts together all of the information from the rest of this series in one long, blistering solo from the song "A Different Light." This will expand your musical mind, challenge your fingers and titillate your senses. If you are looking for a challenge, you have just found it.
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Aaron Marshall discusses when he starting playing guitar.
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Aaron Marshall discusses the origins of his band Intervals.
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Aaron Marshall discusses his philosophy to music, composing and creating art.
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Aaron Marshall discusses how he got into guitar instruction and why he feels it's important.
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Intervals
Obviously just an intro but it sounds like this course is exactly what i was hoping for! I'm very excited to learn from this!
Super-fun (and challenging!) riff to play.
LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOME THE GUITAR PLAYER I ALWAYS DREAMED OF. AWESOME INSTRUCTOR!!!
it's just the intro...
All of the above!
Very explanatory with the points of how to compose the songs of intervals
coo riff
Great lesson on phrasing!
He has a great concepts. where can I find the tabs for the same for skipping the 3rds and all.
Dude is a great teacher. Well spoken.
I lie your method f teaching. Easy to understand Thanks james
I love the fretboard graphic that updates as he plays, I wish everyone had that.
amazing teacher, very clear and concise lesson!
Aaron is a down to earth dude. He has a way of making things more accessible.
Great stuff
All of the above
I like this. Vocal-sounding phrasing and ideas
holy shit
amazing teacher
Aaron is awesome
Awesome phrasing ideas!
I have been listening to Intervals for years and Aaron really is an effective casual instructor. Really enjoying his perspective on the instrument.
Great concept that nobody talks about!! Awesome Aaron!!!
Aaron is a great teacher! Super useful techniques!
This is exactly what I needed. Hope to pick up some new techniques and develop some fresh sounding original songs.
Making me thing of things in a different way It’s tight
Aaron is the absolute best!
This definitely got me stoked
I saw you open for AAL in April at HOB Orlando and you blew me away! Your band was amazing as well.
Good information for this new guy playing. The different styles in juts the picking methods explained. Thanks!