GUITAR MASTERCLASSES with Richie Robinson - INDEX          

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- Series 1 - Series 2 - Series 3 - Forward - Defining the Professional

Series One

Tutorial  1  - The art and science of symbiosis (Introduction to the series)

Tutorial  2  - "What's Your Job ?" - An interesting look at Ensemble Etiquette

Tutorial  3  - Leaving holes, and leaving things unsaid

Tutorial  4  - Window sizes for holes, phrases, and concepts

Tutorial  5  - Creating space with counterpoint

Tutorial  6  - Creating powerful turnarounds and space simultaneously

Tutorial  7  - Playing at any volume while maintaining feel and groove

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Series Two

Tutorial  7   - Redefining the ranges & characteristics of typical instruments

Tutorial  8   - Developing your percussive potential

Tutorial  9   - Simple and complex co-operation matrixes (from one-on-one to many)

Tutorial 10  - Tension & release, in and out, or "the two chords of harmony"

Tutorial 11  - Utilizing moving chords - extensions, alterations, and fragment colours

Tutorial 12  - Introductions to chord substitutions  - tri tones, 

Coltrane & Parker changes, cyclic &  modal harmony & more....

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Series Three

Tutorial 13  - Poly rhythms, Multi-layered rhythms, and compound rhythms

Tutorial 14  - Perceptions, interpretations, and reactions to time feels.

Tutorial 15  - Chord charts for listeners - not readers

Tutorial 16  - Writing a "peace treaty" for old arch enemies - guitar & piano

Tutorial 17  - The age old question - "Is it simply music or simply technique?"

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Forward - About Masterclasses

This series of guitar lessons and tutorials is written primarily for players of a proficient technical standard. Those players will most likely have completed substantial study and/ or college/university. A working knowledge of scales, modes, harmony, and arranging will be assumed from the outset. The series is aimed primarily at players looking to develop their work opportunities through their interactive musicianship skills.

Please note; The advanced interactive skills in this series are also invaluable to new and intermediate players. As such, allowances have been made to include ideas, pointers and links for players at those levels. It is my intention to make advanced ideas and skills as accessible and usable as possible to all.

Interactive skills form an excellent foundation with which to more effectively utilize and develop technique. This will take a new or intermediate player into the finer realms of musicianship sooner, and enhance their overall development. Further, it will increase their chances of working with more advanced musicians along the way.

There are a number of skills to master in the competitive world of professional music performance. Only a few get to perform as a full-time job. Those skills include musical self-sufficiency, music business acumen, and performance skills, just to name a few. The lessons & tutorials in series 1 focus on team-work, interaction, and symbiosis.

Although written with guitar in mind, this series is applicable across a range of instruments. The focus of the series is on concepts and approaches. Technique and theoretical knowledge, as previously mentioned will be assumed in most cases. Where necessary, you'll find links to other reputable sites to provide you with the required knowledge and technique. This will make the most of your learning here, your lesson plans, and your professional potential.

 

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To assist your reading on this site, see also;

Defining the Professional Guitarist/Performer