Welcome to the Course!

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

Important Information

A few things before you get started:

• Course Materials:
  • There's a lot of information you can gain from this course without owning a Rock School book. It's not essential.
  • However, I would highly recommend getting a book if you're looking to dive deep into the performance pieces.
  • You will have access to all the transcriptions.
  • Particularly, if you're interested in booking yourself in for a graded exam, having your own book 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 which covers:
     • Technique
     • Structure
     • Ways we can 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 beyond the Rock School syllabus and for creating solos within pieces.

4. Additional Materials:

   • You'll find lots of additional downloadable materials, PDFs, and examples to help you progress further.

Support

If you encounter any trouble, please do reach out through the website.

• Send in videos of you playing, and we can provide personalized feedback on what we see.

Enjoy the course!