Certificate in Jazz Guitar

Jazz Guitar

Jazz Guitar refers to a very specialized guitar playing style which has complex chord voicings, improvisation, and rhythm. The technique is inspired from the jazz music, by including swing, bebop, and modal techniques. Jazz guitarists combine scales, arpeggios, and unique picking or fingerstyle techniques for harmonically and rhythmically engaging music, both as soloists or part of an ensemble.

Certification in Jazz Guitar validates your skills and knowledge in jazz techniques, music theory, perform jazz standards, ensemble settings, and interpret music creatively.
Why is Jazz Guitar certification important?

• The certification certifies your expertise in jazz guitar techniques and improvisation.
• Enhances your professional credibility in the music industry.
• Validates your understanding of structured learning and mastery of jazz standards.
• Offers you a competitive edge in auditions and performance opportunities.
• Recognized as proof of your skills.

Who should take the Jazz Guitar Exam?

• Professional Guitarists
• Music Educators
• Studio Musicians
• Jazz Ensemble Members
• Music Composers and Arrangers
• Session Guitarists
• Band Leaders

Jazz Guitar Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Jazz Guitar certification is as below -

1. Jazz Music Theory

2. Jazz Techniques

3. Repertoire Mastery

4. Improvisation

5. Ensemble Performance

6. Sight-Reading and Ear Training

7. Jazz History and Influences