Learn Jazz Guitar
I develop guitar players into musicians. My specialization is jazz although I work with and develop guitarists in every style. Subjects taught are technique, chord work and applications, improvisation, solo guitar, sight reading, ear training, theory, songwriting and development of performance repertoire and skills.
My methods are customized and drawn from an enormous background of teaching and performing experience.
Contact me at ChuckAnderson202@comcast.net for more information.
Quick Overview of The Institute of Guitar
Music Pursuing the Horizon
This book deals with abstract but very important concepts for the developing musician. It covers topics like coping with frustration, talent, progress, attitude and the evolution of a student into a player. This does not deal with your physical playing but with the things you can’t see or touch.
Unlocking the Guitar: Notes on the Neck
One of the biggest problems for guitar players – Guitar players historically do not know the names of the notes on the neck. I don’t mean the ability to figure out the notes. I mean stone cold knowing the notes – having a perfect mental picture of all of the notes and their names all over the instrument, This is a great 10 step approach to mastering the neck.
Two Jazz Guitar Legends Team Up – Free Download!
Jimmy Bruno and I have been working on a new original recording project. Our goal is to explore new musical territory with both the compositions and the instrumentation of each piece. Each track will find its own direction and require unique instrumentation. Don’t be surprised to hear a cello and oboe on one song and a funk bass on another. As I jokingly said, “It’s not like we’re putting a band together and going on the road”. We have the full resources of great musicians and a recording facility.
Read MoreGuitar Aerobics, Volume One is Now Available
Guitar Aerobics, Volume One is the first in a series of books dedicated to building speed, strength and endurance for guitar players.
The guitar is a very physical instrument. Becoming a great player requires knowledge, creativity and technique. Understanding how to do something doesn’t mean a lot if you can’t execute the riffs and the chords.
Hand strength isn’t something you’re born with – you have to develop it. Just like a sport that takes specific skills but still requires physical training. I’m sure you realize that it takes a lot of physical training. So does the guitar! But how do you develop your hands?
Read MoreWhy is the Guitar the Most Popular Instrument in the World?
There are many reasons why the guitar is the most popular instrument in the world. It’s portable, inexpensive to own and easy to play – at least in the early stages. It’s also massively versatile and above all – cool. Few would deny this.
No matter what age, guitar remains the symbol of cool, hip – whatever new adjective strikes you.
It’s musical potential is virtually unlimited since it’s capable of playing chords, notes and everything in between. It also dominates country, bluegrass, rock, pop, folk, blues etc. Even in the jazz and classical field, guitar continues to make inroads into territory formerly controlled by more traditional instruments.
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