Description
Jazz Guitar Survival Kit – 8-Week Group Programme
The Jazz Guitar Survival Kit is an 8-week live group jazz guitar programme designed for guitarists who want to play standards with confidence — without guessing, freezing, or relying on charts.
This programme focuses on practical, real-world playing, not academic theory. It’s built for players who already know some harmony and want a clear system they can actually use on gigs, jams, and rehearsals.
What you’ll get
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8 weeks of structured, progressive guidance
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Weekly 90-minute live Zoom sessions
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Session replays included
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Practical PDFs and guided practice material
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Small group format for clarity and interaction
What you’ll work on
Over the course of the programme, you’ll develop:
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A reliable framework for navigating jazz standards
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Automatic ii–V–I responses without overthinking
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Comping ideas that swing and support the band
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Clear approaches to turnarounds and endings
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The ability to play through tunes without freezing
Weekly outline
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Week 1: The Survival Chord System
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Week 2: ii–V language you can use immediately
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Week 3: Comping that swings
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Week 4: Turnarounds
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Week 5: Connecting lines
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Week 6: Rhythm changes (simplified)
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Week 7: Playing without charts
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Week 8: Guided jam and real-world application
Who this programme is for
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Intermediate guitarists with basic jazz harmony knowledge
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Players who want confidence on standards
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Guitarists ready to practice consistently
Who it’s not for
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Absolute beginners
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Players looking for shortcuts
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Anyone wanting theory without application
Important details
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Live sessions take place weekly on Zoom
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Places are limited
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Start date and full joining details are emailed after enrolment
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Replays are provided if you miss a session
After purchase
Once you enrol, you’ll receive a confirmation email with:
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Programme start date
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Zoom access details
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What to prepare for Week 1