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The GUITARSESSIONS workshop consists of around twenty hours of classes dedicated to guitar and jazz improvisation, as well as the preparation of a concert to conclude the workshop. This year’s edition will give students the opportunity to work with a rhythm section (bass/drums).

From June 30 to July 4, 2025, the new edition of the GUITARSESSIONS workshop by the American School of Modern Music will take place.

Where: “LES FRIGOS” 19, rue des Frigos, 75013 Paris Staircase B, 2nd floor.

Cost: €490

Open to all.
The goal of the GUITARSESSIONS is to offer participants a series of high-quality classes at an affordable price, in a focused yet relaxed environment.

The workshop will be led by professors from the American School of Modern Music. With international backgrounds and extensive musical experience, they bring valuable knowledge, effective working methods, and proven teaching approaches to share with participants. Experienced educators and accomplished musicians, they have been developing specialized educational material for jazz guitarists for years.

Instructors

Guillaume Estace

Anthony Jambon

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Practical information

Skill Levels: The workshop is offered at two distinct levels. The first level, or Group 1, is suitable for guitarists with a solid understanding of jazz, music theory (intervals, chord and scale construction), solfège (pitch and rhythm recognition and notation), and practical application on the instrument (ability to accompany a jazz standard).

The second level, or Group 2, is open to less experienced guitarists, including those who may not read music or are less confident with harmony. This level is also open to guitarists from other musical backgrounds (rock, blues, folk, metal, etc.) who wish to explore more advanced harmonic vocabulary and improvisation.

Reading music is not required to attend this workshop. However, regular practice and prior experience playing in a group are strongly recommended. The workshop is not intended for complete beginners.

We encourage participants to share any recordings (mp3, links, website, etc.) that would help us assess their current level.

Concert: A student concert will take place at the end of the workshop on Friday.

Accommodation: Accommodation is not included. However, many lodging options are available near the venue.

Equipment: All amplification equipment will be available on-site. In addition to their guitar, participants are asked to bring staff paper, a pencil and eraser, and a jack cable. Teaching materials will be provided throughout the week.

Language: The workshop will be conducted in French. However, instructors can assist international students in English when needed.

Schedule: Classes will run from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM each day.

Course Content

The workshop includes over twenty hours of classes, as well as a final concert.
Here are some examples of topics that will be covered during the workshop:

Guitar Knowledge

A group class focused on the specificities of the guitar.
Depending on the level, topics include:

  • Triads / seventh chords and their inversions, played as chords and arpeggios
  • Scales (major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, harmonic major, diminished, augmented, pentatonic…)
  • Technical development
  • Rhythm work
  • Improvisation (navigating chord changes, rhythmic vocabulary, time feel, developing form, etc.)

Improvisation and Comping Techniques

Teachers will demonstrate some of the fundamental aspects of improvisation:

  • Form
  • Dynamics
  • Interaction
  • How to rehearse
  • Introductions and endings
  • How to comp
  • Building a solo
  • Etc.

Participants are also encouraged to ask questions about topics they would like to explore.

Improvisation Workshop

A group class designed to put into practice topics from the “guitar knowledge” and “duo playing seminar” classes.
Participants will play on jazz standards.
We will also rehearse the repertoire for the final concert.

Instrument Study

Topics include:

  • What to practice
  • Pushing beyond your limits
  • The complete guitarist: the importance of reading, transcribing, and analysis to enrich your playing
  • The metronome is your best friend
  • Challenges of the contemporary musician
  • Paths to explore (sounds, techniques, musical styles)
  • How to develop a practice plan
  • Etc…

Rhythm Section Workshop

  • Concert preparation
  • Group playing and jam session etiquette
  • Interaction
  • Solo construction
  • Comping

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