Study Jazz Guitar With Matt Warnock

Want to learn jazz guitar but don’t know where to start?

Ever found yourself searching through books, DVDs and online forums only to find that the information is either overwhelming, hard to understand or lacks any substance?

Tired of paying for products that don’t give much in return, or getting vague responses from forums and online sites?

Then maybe finding the right jazz guitar teacher can help you get to where you want to be as a player.

While it may have been hard to find an experienced and capable jazz guitar teacher outside of big metropolitan cities in the past, today it’s easier than ever with the increase in internet connectivity and programs such as Skype and Gmail Video Chat.

Now, anyone, anywhere can take weekly, monthly or one-off lessons with experienced players and teachers all over world, and never leave the comfort of their own homes.

Personalized Jazz Guitar Lessons

Because of these reasons, and the fact that I love teaching jazz guitar, I have begun offering online video lessons through Skype or Gmail Video Chat  for beginner, intermediate and advanced level players.

Lessons can be done one-on-one, or you can team up with a friend for a duo lesson, which a lot of people enjoy if they are already practicing and performing with another bassist, pianist or guitarist.

Online lessons are taught using one of two free programs called Skype and Gmail Video Chat. All you need is a computer, a guitar, a camera built in to your computer (99% of all computers have these nowadays) and an interest in becoming a better guitarist, improvisor and musician.

Student Testimonial

“Matt draws on a deep well of knowledge and combines it with a practical approach that allows us to get down to business quickly. His experience as a teacher and performer enables him to tailor a program that allows me to build on my strengths, address my weaknesses, and achieve my goals as a player. Matt doesn’t just show me how, he gives me a game plan that I can apply to new situations. Plus, he’s a freaking nice guy. Working with Matt is time and money well-spent. ”

-Lance (Private Skype Student since 2011)

With each online guitar lesson you get

• PDF of all musical examples covered in the lesson in both tab and notation
• Mp3′s of playalongs for any tunes covered in the lesson
• Midi files of any progressions or other improvisational templates to practice with between lessons
• Permission to record the video so that you can review it at anytime after the lesson

If you want to read more about skype you can check out the Skype homepage.

Lessons are offered in English and Portuguese. As aulas são oferecidas em inglês e português.

Over the years I have taught jazz guitar lessons and jazz courses at the University of Illinois, Interlochen Arts Camp, Western Michigan University, Western Illinois University and given jazz workshops throughout the U.S., Canada and Brazil.

During my 15 years as a professional jazz guitar teacher, I’ve found that everybody learns in different ways. Because of this, I don’t have a standard “method” that I use to teach, each lesson is geared towards the students wants, needs and particular way of learning.

You can read more about my background in my English Bio and Português Bio.

Lessons can cover any jazz related topic that you have questions about or that you feel you need help understanding or getting under your fingers and into your ears.

Sample Lesson Topics

• Jazz Guitar Chords and Comping
• Bebop Scales, Chord Progressions and Improvisation
• Jazz Blues (Major and Minor)
• Scales for Jazz Guitar
• Jazz Guitar Vocabulary
• Playing in the Style of Famous Players (Such as Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Mike Stern etc)
• Efficient Practicing
• Ear Training
• Dealing with Performance Anxiety
• And Many More….

If you find your playing is stuck in a rut, you can’t quite figure out how to navigate a hard tune or you need help with your reading or ear training (don’t we all), then taking a private lesson may be just what you need to kick start your practicing and raise your playing to the next level.

Prices are very affordable and discounts are offered when booking weekly lessons.

Private Online Lesson Price List

• 30$ for a 30 minute lesson
• 50$ for a 60 minute lesson
• 20$ per person for a 30 minute duo or group lesson
• 40$ per person for a 60 minute duo or group lesson

Learning Jazz Guitar Can Be Fun and Enjoyable

If you are interested in taking a lesson, learning more about my online lessons or just have any questions in general please drop me a note through my contact page, I will respond to you by email within 24 hours.

Learning to play jazz guitar can seem like a difficult task for many of us, but with the right teacher this process can not only be made easier, but it can by enjoyable to work through the many techniques, concepts and tunes that make up the jazz guitar idiom.

So, if you’re looking for help with getting your playing to the next level drop me a line; we can work together to bring your jazz guitar playing to the next level.