Writing Your Own Etudes With Adam Levy - Jazz Camp West Online at Living Jazz

Each guitarist has personal goals on their instrument, but it’s not always easy to find material — in books, on the internet, or even via a teacher — that deals specifically with the areas of music you’re most interested in or most challenged by when playing guitar. In this 2-hour masterclass, I’ll share some studies I’ve written for myself, as well as the thinking behind them. Then I’ll teach you how to craft your own etudes based on your goals.

Please note: This master class will be conducted live via Zoom. You will need a reliable internet connection, a computer, tablet or mobile device with a webcam and microphone....

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Each guitarist has personal goals on their instrument, but it’s not always easy to find material — in books, on the internet, or even via a teacher — that deals specifically with the areas of music you’re most interested in or most challenged by when playing guitar. In this 2-hour masterclass, I’ll share some studies I’ve written for myself, as well as the thinking behind them. Then I’ll teach you how to craft your own etudes based on your goals.

Please note: This master class will be conducted live via Zoom. You will need a reliable internet connection, a computer, tablet or mobile device with a webcam and microphone.

Adam Levy
Adam Levy is a sought after guitarist, recording artist and educator. He moved to San Francisco in 1990 and worked as a studio musician, appearing on a Tracy Chapman album in the mid 1990s. At the end of the decade, he was a member of the group Killer Joey with drummer Joey Baron, guitarist Steve Cardenas, and bassist Tony Scherr. Levy then moved to New York City, where he met Norah Jones and was a member of her band at the beginning of her career through her best selling albums and world tours. He has also played with Rosanne Cash, Chris Difford, Amos Lee, and Lisa Loeb. He leads a trio called the Mint Imperials. Since 2015, Levy has been the Chair of the Guitar Performance department at Los Angeles College of Music.

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