Online Coaching Session Booking Page

by | Dec 23, 2017 | Other

Online Coaching Session Booking Page

Welcome to the FretDojo online booking system for coaching sessions with Greg O’Rourke!

Click the blue button below to book your session now.

Book Your Session Now - Click Here!

Please note:

  • Please only book a session within the next two months, to guarantee my availability. if you need to book a session further in advance than this, please contact us at [email protected].
  • Note: You must give no less than 24 hours notice if you wish to reschedule the lesson. If no notice is given or it’s given with less than 24 hours notice, your lesson will be forfeited.

 Any issues with this online booking system? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

A Chord Melody Christmas

by | Dec 12, 2017 | Other

“A Chord Melody Christmas!”

Brand new collection of chord melody arrangements of traditional holiday songs
Arranged by Greg O’Rourke & Per Olav Kobberstad

Digital eBook (print-friendly) |notation, tabs, & audio | Instant email delivery 

Works on all devices: desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, Apple, Linux, and Android.

Looking to add a touch of class to the festivities this Christmas?

If you’re like any other guitarist on the planet, you’re likely to be asked by family members this Christmas to play some tunes that they recognize, enjoy, and are appropriate for the occasion. So it’s important to make sure you get prepared for that inevitable impromptu performance that always seems to happen this time of year.

So…

What better way to impress your loved ones this holiday season with some handcrafted solo jazz guitar arrangements of well-loved Christmas tunes!

My new eBook, A Chord Melody Christmas, features playable, carefully designed chord melody arrangements for fingerstyle jazz guitar. The style is reminiscent of Ted Greene’s groundbreaking album, Solo Guitar.

 

This book features fully notated arrangements complete with playable fingerings and that irresistible, warm jazzy flavor – your perfect compliment to this year’s family gathering (or simply to enjoy playing on your own).

The best part:

This new compilation includes professionally produced exact note-for-note audio recordings of each arrangement in the book. You can use these recordings as a study guide, or simply so you can enjoy some holiday music to set the mood for a delicious Christmas meal or when you’re cosily relaxing by the fire on Christmas Eve.

These arrangements aren’t like those generic, boring versions you’ll find on random websites. These are high quality, handcrafted arrangements sure to impress the crowds this Christmas.

If you’re looking to add that touch of class to your family gathering this Christmas with a performance of intricate chord melody jazz guitar arrangements, this new book is for you.

 

Video: Example Of What YOU Will Be Able To Do With This New Book!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside. Check out the video below for a ‘jazzified’ version of the well-loved Christmas carol, “Away In A Manger”. This tune needs no introduction, but you might be surprised how much like Joe Pass you can make this tune sound with a few jazz harmony tricks:

Here’s What You Get With “A Chord Melody Christmas” eBook:

✅ 5 classic Christmas songs arranged for chord melody jazz guitar: Away In A Manger, O Christmas Tree, Carol Of The Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and The First Noel – arranged for chord melody jazz guitar

✅ Easy to print or view on any device or computer

✅ Notation, TAB, and detailed fingerings where necessary to make learning the arrangements easy and fun

✅ A professionally produced album of exact note-for-note renditions of the arrangements, to help with your practice (or just to enjoy listening while relaxing at home!)

✅ Bonus video workshop where I’ll run you through practice techniques and tips for quickly getting each of these chord melody arrangements under your fingers (FretDojo Academy Club members only)

✅ Everything you need to create a convincing solo jazz guitar Christmas set list

✅ All for one low price!

 

 

All for the one low price of $17.95 –
Download your copy of “A Chord Melody Christmas” today:

Click here to buy the eBook Now

*Special Offer* – 40% Discount For New FretDojo Academy Club Members!

Haven’t joined my online jazz guitar Club yet? Well, there’s no better time to jump in…

Get an unbelievable 40% off the price of this new Christmas eBook by taking out membership to the FretDojo Academy Club at the time of purchase.

I’ll also be hosting a special bonus video workshop this month for all Club members which will walk you through how to approach practicing these arrangements to get them ready for Christmas quickly and easily.

(For more information about the FretDojo Academy Club and what it can do to transform your jazz guitar playing, click here).

Click here for Book + Club bundle (save 40%!)

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Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q: What skill level is required to play these arrangements?

A: Although these arrangements aren’t suitable for beginner guitarists, they would be very suitable for an early to late intermediate level of skill (E.g. if you’ve been playing guitar for some years). 

 

Q: Do I need to know fingerstyle techniques to play these arrangements?

A: Due to the intricate moving voices in some of these arrangements, using fingerstyle techniques to play them is highly recommended, or at least hybrid picking. However, they are great studies for learning fingerstyle techniques, so they could be a great way to build your skills in this area if you haven’t had a chance to work on this technique yet.

 

Q: Is this eBook available as a printed version (rather than a digital download)?

A: No, this eBook will be a strictly digital download only release. The PDF has been optimized to print to paper in high quality.

 

Q: How do I play the audio recordings?

A: Easy – They are MP3 files so can be played by any MP3 player, or smartphone. You can also play them directly on your computer by double-clicking the audio files. Programs like iTunes or Windows Media Player can create a CD easily from MP3 files if you would like to play the recordings in an ol’ fashioned CD player.

Get The Christmas eBook Now!

 

Advance Praise For Fret Dojo

Don’t just take it from me – let my students do the talking!

 

– Travis English, USA

  • “I’ve participated in TWO 12 week courses with an internationally famous music university…I can safely say the investment in lessons with Greg has been worth more than 95% of all the other formal and informal education I’ve managed to derive for myself.”

“With a little bit of the right approach, one can achieve so much. I can wholly recommend that anybody who is really wanting to play jazz guitar and is struggling to get beyond “running scales” where I was, and instead start to really sound “jazzy” – this is the place for you.”

~ Gordon Hooper
Johannesburg, South Africa

 

  • “I took a chance with Fret Dojo and it turned out to be exactly what I needed.”

“Trying to establish a strong jazz foundation has been difficult for me. I was tired of cobbling together disjointed lessons from all over creation. There are so many different lessons and hacks out there, some good but mostly not. I was spinning my wheels trying to curate my own curriculum while trying to learn jazz at the same time. What I really needed was a long term structured program.

Greg designs his programs so that you have clear guidance every step of the way. Everything I’ve learned from Fret Dojo is incredibly indispensable and it also consolidated my previously cobbled together nuggets of theory.”

~ Louis B., USA    

 

“I struggled away without any clear direction, until I discovered Greg and Fret Dojo. The difference has been amazing!”

 “I’ve spent 50 years playing basic chords to sing along rock, country, middle of the road stuff. Then about 2 and half years ago I got interested in jazz guitar, a totally new experience. For those 2 years I downloaded a mountain of stuff from the internet (free and purchased)… and I struggled away without any clear direction, until I discovered Greg and Fret Dojo. The difference has been amazing!

Greg has the ability to keep everyone motivated, he’s caring, clear thinking, very talented and most importantly – he’s completely dedicated to getting the best out of all the Club members – whether newbies like myself or guys that have been in jazz bands for years.

I can highly recommend Greg and the Fret Dojo Jazz Guitar Academy Club. It’s outstanding – go for it!”

~ Alan Voss, Queensland, Australia

 

“This Club is a really good thing to be a part of. It’s a fantastic community of people – and all really supportive of one another.”

 “We’re all really enjoying the Club….so much enthusiasm is there from all the people from different parts of the world. You can just tell that we’re all delighted to be a part of it. We’re learning so much, every single month. It’s making me a better player, so a big thumbs up from me!

Greg himself is a fantastic teacher, by far the best music teacher I’ve ever had. And I have gone to music college for 2 years as well by the way – so I’m a good person to judge that!

What you learn more than anything is – ‘if it sounds good – Play it!’. Theory does have its place, but sounding good is the most important thing, and Greg gets you sounding good from day one.”

– Paul Flynn, UK

 

 

“Greg is one of the clearest teachers I’ve ever seen, he’s made really complicated things easy to understand.”

 “The main thing I have gotten out of the Fret Dojo Academy Club, is that it has given me the confidence to go out and find a piano player, and a bass player who play jazz. And now, we’ve worked up a set list of 11 songs, including bebop and standards, and are about to start gigging… which I don’t think I would have done that without the help of this Club.”

– Mike Bryant, UK

 

“I’m becoming a better jazz guitar player and thats the bottom “jazz line”.

 

“Years ago I studied classical guitar and some jazz but put my studies on the side for my career. I’ve been getting into playing again for the last two years and have used online sources to learn jazz guitar with some success. Learning how to embellish chords and learning some jazz lines and parts of solos was fun and engaging but now I have found, for me, the missing ingredient: “focus” (or just “learning a complete performance”.)

Greg is a true instructor. Yes, you get harmony, theory, a transcription of a solo chorus by Greg, but Greg also keeps things moving and provides incentives to post recordings of what you have learned. I have found this great for focus and actually completing a piece of music instead of just “parts of the puzzle” out of context. This is different than providing the music material and leaving the jazz student alone to figure it out. I’m becoming a better jazz guitar player and thats the bottom “jazz line”.

– Ken Niehoff, USA

 

Buy the Christmas Book Now

 

Got questions? Email [email protected] with your enquiry.

 

Enquire About Skype Jazz Guitar Lessons

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Other

Enquire About Skype Jazz Guitar Lessons!

Mention the code “Numero Uno” to get 30% off your first lesson* with a 100% money back guarantee and give it a try today!

Fill in the form below to find out more…

*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

One on One Online Jazz Guitar Lessons

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Other

One-on-One Online Jazz Guitar Lessons

 

skype-jazz-guitar-lessons-greg-orourkeDue to popular demand, I am now offering one-on-one jazz guitar lessons online via Skype.

With over 20 years teaching experience, I’ve come to know intimately the challenges and frustrations that you face in improving your playing and understanding how to approach jazz guitar.

Skype jazz guitar lessons are an affordable way to get high quality tuition from the convenience of your own home, at a time that suits you.

I’ll give you a personalised approach to learning jazz guitar, in an easygoing and relaxed setting. I’ll help you increase your confidence improvising, comping, chord melody and chord soloing, and make it fun along the way!

I promise – there are shortcuts to improving your jazz guitar skills.

Check out my bio to learn more about my background as well as my teaching credentials.

 

For lesson pricing, click here>>

 

Student Testimonials:

“Greg is an excellent and patient teacher and I very much enjoy my Skype jazz guitar lessons. He has provided me with a targeted strategy for my learning and, importantly, follows up each lesson with a clear plan and materials to move forward.

 

Both my ability and confidence has increased since starting lessons with him and I can fully recommend Greg as a teacher.” – Peter, UK

“I have studied with many music teachers in the past; and Greg is the best guitar instructor I’ve ever had the pleasure to study with. He has a great knowledge of both the guitar and jazz in general, and knows how to use Skype effectively to impart that to his students.”
– Larry, USA

“In just one online lesson, Greg set about on working on my improvisation skills. This had an instant, and magnificent effect on improving my family’s and my own appreciation of my soloing. It even gave me the courage to play for a few friends!

 

I wish I’d not wasted so much of the last 40 years of my life just screaming around scales on the fretboard. Never too late to change however – Thanks Greg!” – Gordon, South Africa

Book Your Lesson Today!

Book today and receive a 30% discount* and a 100% money back guarantee on your first lesson:

Click here!

(Or, send me an email to [email protected])

Does this describe your prior experiences trying to learn Jazz guitar?

  • “I’m trying to practice jazz guitar, however I’m not sure if the things I am doing are essential for success – or am I just going down rabbit holes?”
  • “At the moment jazz guitar improvisation to me is like when you start a drawing or a painting – you have a big blank canvas and I just don’t know where to begin!“
  • “I have become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information out there on jazz guitar. I’m scratching my head trying remember all the scales all the chord shapes, all the licks and everything else, let alone be able to tie it all together to make music!”
  • “I have such limited time to practice, what is the best way to use the time I do have?”
  • “I’m tired of paying for books, DVDs and courses that I don’t end up getting much value from…”
  • “I’ve been playing other styles for years, and now I’m trying to get into jazz guitar – but where do I start?”

If you are struggling finding a qualified jazz guitar teacher near you, look no further!

 

Why Jazz Guitar Online Lessons are a Great Way to Learn

  • Personalized lessons with focus on your needs and goals as a player
  • Flexible lesson times to fit your schedule – particularly good for busy people with work or family commitments
  • Direct feedback on your progress, so you can quickly find out if you are on the right track with your practice
  • Help with setting both short and long term goals for your playing and ensuring you move towards them
  • Learn from a qualified teacher in the comfort of your own home – no need to travel or to find a babysitter!
  • Record the lesson to review later
  • And much more!

 

One-on-One Lessons: The Personalised Advantage

You might be thinking…

“But there’s so much free stuff online – why would I pay for lessons?”

Simple – because free lessons are not personalised to your situation, your learning style, and you can’t ask questions in a meaningful way. There comes a point where everyone on their jazz guitar journey needs expert, individually tailored advice and feedback.

While lessons like what you’ve seen on Youtube can be useful, they don’t offer the level of personalisation that you really need to get the most out of your practice routine. Why waste your time going endlessly through Youtube videos to find the answer you are looking for?

With private lessons, you can get instant feedback and have actionable steps to clearing the roadblocks in your own playing.

 

Studying Jazz Guitar Online has Never Been Easier

There’s nothing very technical about getting guitar lessons via Skype – all you need is a:

  • Computer, smartphone or tablet
  • Guitar
  • Internet connection

Mention the code “Numero Uno”…

…to get 30% off* your first jazz guitar online lesson and give it a try today!

If you are not satisfied that your first lesson was worth it, I will offer you a 100% money back guarantee.

That’s my promise to you – that you won’t be disappointed!

Lesson Materials Included

  • Musical examples from the lesson in PDF format (notation and tab)

  • Backing tracks

  • Ability to submit video or audio between lessons for tips and feedback

 

Learn Guitar Online, at Your Own Pace

Lessons can be booked on an ad-hoc basis, or a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule can be arranged. Contact me for availability.

 

Pricing

  • $40 for a one-off 30 minute lesson

  • $80 for a one-off 60 minute lesson

  • $35 per 30 minute lesson when booking 2 or more

  • $70 per 60 minute lesson when booking 2 or more

Pricing is all based in US Dollars.

Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started:

To make a booking and to get 30% off* your first lesson, click here…

*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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