Welcome to the online course

Welcome to Wokschool!

Hey, how's it going? I'm James, and you've made a great choice joining us. This online web content is based on the Rock School syllabus and books. There's loads of extra information written in all the books, particularly about:

• Scales
• Arpeggios
• Sheet music

All this good stuff!

Course Structure

If you're looking to do the exams, then the book is required, so I'd recommend buying them if you're planning on taking the exams. This course is divided into several sections:

• Performance of the pieces
• Walkthrough and analysis by each piece for every musician
• Technical exercises, which include scales, arpeggios, chord voicings, etc.
• Sight reading: A short excerpt about the best ways to approach and improve this skill.
• Improvisation and creativity: Extra content on how to improvise and play without relying solely on reading music.

Even though this isn't strictly within Rock School, we're going to teach you how to approach improvisation using your ears!

Additional Resources

Online, there's a huge amount of extra content:

• Downloads
• Extensive web content
• Hundreds of videos

It's going to take you a while to get through it all, so I really hope you enjoy the experience!

Interactive Player

We also have an interactive player, which allows you to:

• Slow down or speed up different passages
• Really see and hear how a certain part or section sounds

If you're struggling with any part, you can slow it down, break it down, and play along with it.

Backing Tracks

There's tons of backing tracks and other downloadable content available, so be sure to check it out.

Support

If you do run into any difficulties, don't hesitate to reach out to any of the tutors. They'll be happy to respond to your messages and answer any questions or concerns you might have.

So don't be shy, get in touch!