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About Improvisation
About Improvisation
Most guitarists learn the minor pentatonic scale early on. The step from playing the scale to improvising is rarely explained.
Improvisation is the act of creating a musical idea in real time. This requires a sense of what you want to say.
Without a guiding thought, the solo loses direction. You might find yourself running up and down the scale. Space feels uncomfortable, so you fill it. Notes repeat, but they lack purpose.
In this session, we address one question: What are you trying to say?
Is this workshop for you?
Is this workshop for you?
This workshop is for guitarists who know the minor pentatonic scale and the 12-bar blues structure, but struggle to move beyond the scale shapes.
This session addresses these specific gaps:
Your solo begins without a guiding thought.
An initial idea appears but fails to develop.
Playing becomes busier when you feel insecure.
Lines do not form into recognizable phrases.
Silence feels uncomfortable, so you fill it with unnecessary notes.
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
By the end of the session, you will:
Start a solo with a defined musical idea.
Use rhythm as a structural tool.
Build and repeat phrases with intention.
Allow space without the urge to rush.
Recognize when a musical thought can be extended.
How The Session Works
How The Session Works
This is a workshop.
Each participant plays an improvisation over a 12-bar blues backing track and receives feedback.
Once everyone has taken their turn, we identify common musical patterns in the room and resolve them through shifts in your playing.
*Session will be recorded for internal reference only.
Requirements
Requirements
Technical: Laptop or desktop, headphones, Zoom, a stable internet connection, and a quiet space.
Musical: Participants should be comfortable playing the minor pentatonic scale and a 12-bar blues in at least one key.
Participation: Cameras must remain on. Be ready to play when called.
Mindset: You will try ideas. Some will work; others will not. That is the process.
Date and Registration
Date and Registration
When: Sunday (Date TBC) | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST
Duration: 2 hours (Live on Zoom)
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
Workshop Fee: ₹1000
Spots are confirmed only after successful payment.
What happens after you register
What happens after you register
After payment, you will:
Receive a confirmation email.
Receive an invitation to join a private WhatsApp group.
Receive preparatory material 48 hours before the session.
Receive the Zoom link prior to the session.
You will also receive a downloadable summary PDF after the workshop
About Me
About Me
I have been playing the guitar for over three decades and teaching for most of that time.
Much of my work has involved players who understand scales and structures but struggle to shape them into something that feels intentional.
In my sessions, we stay with a single idea until it begins to speak clearly. The goal is not to add more, but to help what is already present find direction.
If this way of thinking about improvisation resonates with you, you are welcome to join this session.
Join The Workshop
Join The Workshop
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