Jazz • Blues • Funk
Jazz and Blues Guitar Lessons
Blues, jazz and funk guitar lessons, online or in Asansol: groove, harmony, phrasing and improvisation, taught one to one.
Blues guitar
- the 12 bar blues and shuffle rhythm
- the minor pentatonic and blues scale
- bends, vibrato and call and response
Jazz guitar
- seventh chords and the ii → V → I
- chord tones and arpeggios
- comping and improvising over changes
Funk guitar
- 16th note strumming and muted scratches
- tight chord stabs and grooves
Read the free guide to how to improvise on guitar and music theory for guitar.
What you can learn
Beginner Foundations
Tuning, posture, fretting, picking, open chords, rhythm, chord changes and your first complete songs.
Acoustic Guitar
Strumming, fingerstyle, dynamics, accompaniment and making a single guitar sound full.
Electric Guitar
Riffs, power chords, bends, vibrato, lead technique, tone and expressive playing.
Rock & Pop
The rhythm, riffs and lead vocabulary behind the music you love.
Bollywood
Familiar melodies, chord progressions, strumming patterns and arrangements you can actually perform.
Blues, Jazz & Funk
Groove, harmony, phrasing, improvisation and a wider musical vocabulary.
Music Theory for Guitarists
The fretboard, intervals, scales, chords, keys and harmony in a way you can immediately use.
Exam Preparation
Focused preparation for ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College London and Rockschool.
Piano
Keys, chords, scales and sight reading, taught with the same approach so both instruments reinforce each other.
Jazz and Blues Guitar Lessons: FAQ
Do I need to be advanced to learn jazz guitar?
No. Blues is a great first step, and jazz chords and the ii V I can be introduced once you know basic open and barre chords.
Can I take jazz guitar lessons online?
Yes. Jazz and blues guitar lessons run live online for students anywhere, or in person in Asansol.
What is the difference between blues and jazz guitar?
Blues centres on the 12 bar form, the blues scale and expressive bends; jazz uses richer chords and improvises over changing harmony. They share the same phrasing and swing.
Your next step
Your guitar will not learn itself.
Book a private session if you want personal guidance. Join the course library if you prefer to learn independently. Or simply tell me what you want to play and I’ll help you choose.