Welcome to the Course!

Hey guys, welcome to the course. You've made a great choice!

Get the Most Out of the Course

A few things before you get started:

• Course Materials:
  • There's a lot of information you can get from this course without owning a Rock School book. It's not essential.
  • However, I would recommend getting hold of a book if you're looking to dive deep into the performance pieces.
  • You'll have access to all the transcriptions.
  • Particularly if you're interested in booking yourself in for a graded exam, a book of your own will be absolutely essential for you to sit the exam.

Course Structure

The course is divided into a few sections:

1. Performance of Each Piece:

   • Followed by an analysis of the piece.
   • Covers:
     • Technique
     • Structure
     • Ways to develop and improvise in designated sections.

2. Technical Exercises:

   • A run-through of all the technical exercises at your grade.

3. Improvisation and Creativity:

   • An approach to improvisation, including:
     • Melodic and rhythmic comping improvisation.
     • This can be really useful for improvisation outside of the Rock School syllabus, and for coming up with solos within the pieces.

4. Additional Resources:

   • Lots of additional downloadable materials (PDFs) where you will find examples to help you progress further.

Support and Feedback

If you do come across any trouble, please do give us a shout through the website. Send in videos of you playing, and we can provide personalized feedback on what we see.