ON DEMAND | The Micro Sessions

PRACTICE ON DEMAND

Practice at a time that best suits you under the guidance an expert teacher/industry pro.

With each Micro Session series you get:

Access to 20 x 15 minute micro session videos
A total of 5 hrs unlimited streamed content
Comprehensive reference material to aid your practice
All backing tracks referenced in the series
A radical reshaping of your practice
A comprehensive understanding of the musical concepts and their use
Increased facility on the instrument.
Tons of practical approaches.
Renewed motivation and energy!

There are four ON DEMAND micro session series available to date, with more being added soon.

Note that when you attend a LIVE micro session series, you automatically receive unlimited access to the on demand version of that session.

Check out upcoming LIVE micro sessions here.

TRIADS+1

The addition of another note (either a 2nd or 4th) to a triad opens up a universe of possibility. The result being a complex, contemporary sound that will find its way in any given style: from jazz, blues and fusion. In the hands of one of Australia’s most respected players, participants will learn effective and efficient ways to practice and in doing so, gain insight into harnessing the material creatively.

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Major7b5

Of all the chords types available, Major 7th b5 is undisputedly one of the most important. Its ability to be effectively superimposed over a range of other chords (minor, dominant and -7b5) and sophisticated sound, accounts for its prevalence in jazz, fusion and blues.

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Dominant Bebop Scale

The month will be based on the Dominant Bebop scale and will draw heavily from the classic book by Jerry Bergonzi - Jazz Line. Bebop scales are incorporated in many styles ranging from jazz, blues and fusion and are a fantastic way of bringing a chromatic approach into our playing.

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The DNA of 4/4

Join Lucas Michailidis in a month of Micro Sessions that will explore his newly released book — The DNA of 4/4. The month will focus exclusively on rhythm. Through numerical groupings, the book explores the intricacies of the 4/4 meter. The month will explore fundamental rhythmic building blocks and their complex possibilities while providing tons of room for personal expression and creativity.

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Pentatonics

Pentatonic scales are a staple in many styles ranging from rock, jazz, blues and fusion. We will look in depth at the five two-octave patterns, comping with quartal pairs, three octave shapes, voice leading, symmetrical patterns, superimposition and rhythmic devices. This month is designed specifically to get more mileage out of the language that most people already have access to

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PRACTICE ON DEMAND

A radical reshaping of your practice

A comprehensive understanding of the musical concepts and their use

Increased facility on the instrument.

Tons of practical approaches.

Renewed motivation and energy!

The month will be based on the Dominant Bebop scale and will draw heavily from the classic book by Jerry Bergonzi - Jazz Line. Bebop scales are incorporated in many styles ranging from jazz, blues and fusion and are a fantastic way of bringing a chromatic approach into our playing.