Improvisation
Follow chord changes and create lines with melodic direction.
Develop stronger improvisation, harmony, phrasing, rhythm and fretboard knowledge through focused one-to-one coaching with professional jazz guitarist Edison Herbert.
These are not generic guitar lessons or a fixed syllabus. Every session is built around your playing, your musical interests and the areas preventing you from moving forward.
You may already know scales, chords and theory but still struggle to use that knowledge naturally when you play. The answer is understanding how everything connects and applying it to real music.
We begin with where you are now, what you want to achieve and what is getting in the way. You receive direct, practical feedback and a clear plan for the work between sessions.
Follow chord changes and create lines with melodic direction.
Build useful chord vocabulary and connect it across the neck.
Strengthen rhythm, comping, articulation and musical authority.
Develop phrasing, tone, repertoire and confident musical choices.
Designed for adults who already play, feel stuck or inconsistent, and want serious personal guidance in jazz, blues, soul or funk.
Edison Herbert is a professional jazz guitarist, composer, producer and educator with more than 30 years’ experience.
He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and appeared on Sky Arts’ Guitar Star. His performance on the programme led to a long-standing mentorship with legendary guitarist George Benson.
Edison has released four albums as a bandleader and performed at festivals and venues throughout the UK. His professional work also includes BBC performances and West End productions, including Get Up, Stand Up!
His approach is personal, direct and focused on helping each guitarist develop greater confidence, musical understanding and an individual voice.
All sessions are private, last 60 minutes and take place online via Zoom.
A focused session based on your playing, current challenges and musical goals.
Four structured sessions giving you continuity, clear direction and time to develop.
Payment is made in advance. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged in full unless there are exceptional circumstances.
No. You should already have some playing experience, but you do not need to be advanced. The important thing is that you are committed to improving.
The coaching is rooted in jazz musicianship but can include blues, soul and funk, with emphasis on harmony, improvisation, rhythm and musical expression.
We discuss your goals, listen to your playing, identify the main obstacle and begin practical work that gives you a clear direction.
Yes. You can begin with one 60-minute session. The four-session package is available when you want continuity and deeper development.
You need your guitar, a stable internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom. Headphones and a suitable microphone or audio interface can improve the experience but are not essential.
Yes. You will leave each session knowing exactly what to practise and how it connects to your musical goals.
Begin with one focused 60-minute online coaching session.
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