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Solo Guitar Arranging

Group guitar class taught by Arianna Powell

12 lessons · 1 hour per week · intermediate

The guitar contains an infinite number of possibilities when harmonizing a melody ...so where to begin? In this live course, I'll teach you a few of my arrangements and we will analyze the chord choices, colors, lines, reharmonizations and approach to space and time. You'll leave with inspiring material to help you compose your own unique arrangements! I strongly believe the best way to learn is by DOING. New information (chords, lines, theory, etc..) "sticks" when you learn it in the context of actual music. During class, we will occasionally cover exercises/concepts, but will always follow up by playing them in an arrangement.

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Arianna Powell every Friday.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Arianna Powell
Teaching on Til since 2022

4.93 · 176 students · 82 lessons

I’m a professional guitarist who has toured with artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Halsey, Dua Lipa, Black Eyed Peas, JJ Lin and Nick Jonas. While a sideman by trade, I’m passionate about solo guitar and reimagining popular songs for the instrument alone. I have a Bachelors degree in Music Education and I've taught hundreds of students over the last decade with a wide range of age and ability. I'm a lover of all genres from pop to jazz and rock to R&B!
What you'll do

The Puzzle

Learn to piece together melody and chords on guitar. Create basic working arrangements of songs.

Color Tones, Extensions, and Alterations

Explore loads of possibilities to make chords more colorful. Expand chord vocabulary and understand harmonic theory.

Reharmonization

Change existing harmony into something deeper using substitutions, secondary dominant chords, passing chords, quartal harmony, and more.

Bass Lines

Add bass lines using scales, arpeggios and chord inversions while paying mind to voice leading.

Space and Time

Play with proper feel and time. Note when to leave space and when to add ear-catching lines.

Who you are
The course has something for everyone, but you will need to at least know the note names of the frets on the low E and A strings, have the ability to play barre chords, and have some knowledge of chord function. I tailor every live lesson to the abilities of the students - adding information for advanced players, and simplifying ideas for others.
What to bring
Guitar and Amp (if electric).
5.0 (46 reviews)
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Derek C.

June 2023·

Amazing class. As an advanced player I learned so much. Very inspiring.

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Michael

June 2023·

Arianna is a top-notch teacher. She provides excellent on-topic materials, facilitates in-depth questioning and discussion, encourages feedback from the group and is accommodating to all playing levels. Although Arianna is accommodating to all playing levels, if you are an upper -intermediate or advanced player the opportunity to be challenged is ever-present. If you engage with the material as she prescribes, you will grow a tremendous amount. Arianna walks you through the materials in detail and shares her perspective on whatever arrangement/topic she is teaching on. She also loves it when her students engage. She wants to see you play and work through the material. The class itself provides a comfortable and respectful atmosphere. For me, Arianna and the rest of the class were very supportive and positive towards each other. It’s an atmosphere that supports learning and improvement for the entire class.

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Donald

June 2023·

very engaging had great involvement in listening to students, making adjustments on the fly. I will have to say most of the issues were mine as the skill level was above my understanding, she posted the information timely so we could start practicing and ask questions, would take it again after i improve my understanding.

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Chris

June 2023·

Arianna takes time to share excellent arrangements and jam packs them with useful concepts you can apply to your own arranging and playing. She strongly encourages (but does not require) posting of content and provides very useful feedback on each video you post.

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Cory

June 2023·

Awesome class!! Amazing teacher!! Highly recommend this to any musician, I’m sad it’s over.

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Lexanderg

April 2023·

I appreciate how often you remind us that even if a concept appears complex, it is really just this or that. For instance, a 'chord substitution' is simply a diatonic third up or down, keep it up! thanks Arianna

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