Marc-Andre Seguin – Chord Melody Crash Course

Master Jazz Guitar with Chord Melody and the Timeless Song “Misty”

Are you ready to take your jazz guitar skills to the next level? In the Chord Melody Crash Course, Marc-Andre Seguin teaches you how to master chord melody on the jazz standard “Misty.” Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate player, this course offers a balanced approach that blends essential theory with practical application. Learn to play melodies and chords simultaneously, create your own chord-melody arrangements, and understand the fundamental techniques for crafting beautiful jazz guitar performances. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to apply these techniques to any song in a chord melody style.

What Chord Melody Crash Course Will Do for You

The Chord Melody Crash Course is designed to give you a strong foundation in jazz guitar chord melody. You’ll learn how to play both melodies and chords simultaneously, the core principle behind chord melody, and how to arrange your favorite jazz standards in this style.

• Play melodies in the “Good Register” for optimal sound.
• Learn how to avoid common mistakes and hear examples of what NOT to do.
• Master a full chord melody of the song “Misty.”
• Watch a comprehensive analysis and breakdown of chord melody techniques.
• Learn concepts on phrasing and melody integration.
• Get the best practices for using chord shapes effectively.
• Progress to a more advanced chord melody arrangement on “Misty.”
• Access PDFs with every chord shape needed for the course.
• Over 50 minutes of video instruction to guide you through the entire process.
• A 3-step process summary to quickly apply what you learn.

Designed for Quick and Effective Learning

This course ensures that you learn chord melody in the most efficient way possible, avoiding common pitfalls like focusing too much on theory or learning pre-arranged pieces without understanding the underlying techniques. Through 50+ minutes of video lessons, you’ll gain the skills to create your own chord melody arrangements that sound beautiful and sophisticated.

Your Instructor – Marc-Andre Seguin

Marc-Andre Seguin is a professional jazz guitarist and teacher, renowned for his ability to make complex concepts accessible. As the webmaster of JazzGuitarLessons.net, he has helped thousands of aspiring guitarists learn the art of jazz guitar. His experience as a professional musician and educator makes him the perfect guide to help you master chord melody on the guitar.

Course Curriculum

Section 0 – Introduction

• Lesson 0 – How to Use This Course (2:34)
• How to Use Soundslice – Please Watch if You Haven’t Used Soundslice Before! (6:17)

Section 1 – Putting the Melody in the Right Register

• Lesson 1 – Chord Melody Crash Course (1:44)
• Lesson 2 – Misty with Melody Too Low (1:54)
• Lesson 3 – Introducing Misty on High Strings (0:54)
• Lesson 4 – Misty Melody in Good Register (1:54)

Section 2 – Chord Shapes, Chord Melody and Concepts

• Lesson 5 – A Few Chord Melody Concepts (1:23)
• Lesson 6 – Respecting the Melody (3:26)
• Lesson 7 – Using Chord Shapes (3:18)

Section 3 – Basic Chord Melody on Misty

• Lesson 8 – Introducing Misty Chord Melody (Basic) (1:14)
• Lesson 9 – Misty Chord Melody (Basic) (2:14)
• Lesson 10 – Chord Shapes Compilation (Easy) (6:23)
• Lesson 11 – Misty Chord Melody Analysis (Basic) (8:45)

Section 4 – In a Rush? Here’s the Crash Course!

• Lesson 12 – Your Chord Melody Crash Course (2:01)

Section 5 – A “More Advanced” Chord Melody on Misty

• Lesson 13 – Introducing Misty Chord Melody (Intermediate) (1:04)
• Lesson 14 – Misty Chord Melody (Intermediate) (1:56)
• Lesson 15 – Chord Shapes Compilation (Intermediate) (4:50)
• Lesson 16 – Misty Chord Melody Analysis (Intermediate) (7:52)

What’s Next on Your Journey?

After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to create your own chord melody arrangements for any jazz standard. The Chord Melody Crash Course gives you a comprehensive understanding of how to play and arrange melodies and chords simultaneously, opening up endless creative possibilities on the guitar.

Take what you’ve learned here and apply it to other songs, experiment with different chord shapes, and continue to explore the rich world of jazz guitar. Whether you’re performing in a band or working on solo projects, this skill will take your guitar playing to new heights!

Begin Your Journey to Mastering Chord Melody Today!

Enroll in Marc-Andre Seguin’s Chord Melody Crash Course now and start playing beautiful, professional-level chord melody arrangements. Learn at your own pace with over 50 minutes of video instruction, downloadable PDFs, and a clear, structured curriculum designed to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your jazz guitar skills!