Course Curriculum

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Introduction & Resources
- Important Notes Before Beginning Free Preview
- Course Introduction Free Preview
- Course Materials & Resources
- Free Resource Guide Free Preview
Module 1: Incubate
- 1.1 Using Backing Tracks
- 1.2 Fretastic: Your Fretboard Friend
- 1.3 My Incubation Process
Module 2: Solo Study
- 2.1 Trust the Process
- 2.2 Analyzing the Jam Track, Pt. 1: Track Notes
- 2.3 Analyzing the Jam Track, Pt. 2: Follow the Clues
- 2.4 Key Concepts for Writing Melodic Solos
- 2.5 MLM: Melodies, Licks, & Moments Free Preview
- 2.6 Ideas to Keep in Mind
- 2.7 Quick Tips About Scales & Modes
- 2.8 Analyzing the Solo, Pt. 3: Breaking Down MLMs
- 2.9 My First Attempt at the Solo Free Preview
- 2.10 My Custom Licks
- 2.11 Introducing the Wah & More Expression
- 2.12 Module 2 Conclusion & Final Tips
- Help Spread the Word!
Module 3: Skill Assessment
- 3.1 Module 3 Intro
- 3.2 General Prep Work
- 3.3 Guitar Prep Free Preview
- 3.4 An Easy Practice Routine Template
- 3.5 Practicing in Real Time
- 3.6 Ironing Out the Trouble Spots Free Preview
- 3.7 Practicing with Subdivisions
- 3.8 Riffbandz: Leveling Up Your Practice
- 3.9 Final Solo Runthrough
- 3.10 Final Tips & Closing Thoughts
- Reminder: Free Resource Guide
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Module 4: BONUS Content
- Watch Me Perform My Solo!
- Tabs for the Solo
- Bonus Solo Practice Footage
- My TCG Trello Board
- Livestream: Your Soloing Questions Answered
- Bonus Video Notes
- Al Joseph ShredKing & ShredFest Solo Contests
- Interview with Marco Sfogli!
- “Inner Dawn” Performance and BTS with Tabs
- Melodic Shred Solo Performance & Tabs
- JTC JOTM 2020 “Reggae Blues” Practice Sessions & Tabs
- JTC JOTM 2021 “Old Stone” Solo Sessions
- Other Creative Guitar Solos You Might Like
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About the Instructor, Eric Beaty

Eric Beaty began his entrepreneurial career as a well-known guitar instructor and performing artist among the Bluegrass guitar circuit. Before dedicating greater focus to his writing career, Eric created and authored several guitar instructional courses and companion books—all of which can be found on his website at https://www.ericbeaty.com/courses.

As an additional resource, Eric produces content on his YouTube channel, The Creative Guitarist, currently with 1,000+ videos, 18K+ subscribers, and 19K+ monthly views and growing—on the topics of guitar instruction, entrepreneurship, writing and publishing, and more.

Fun Fact: Eric is also the author of the SMART FOCUS series, the first two books of which became Top 100 Paid Bestsellers in their categories on Amazon, alongside several of his favorite authors and their books.

Eric lives with his wife, Melissa, and their son, DJ, in Tennessee.

About the Course

The Creative Guitarist is an online, mobile-friendly guitar masterclass that will teach you how to think like your favorite guitar heroes when writing your own creative guitar solos. I'll take you behind-the-scenes into my own creative soloing process and show you new and innovative ways of navigating the fretboard so you can begin composing your very own solos. But not just any guitar solos. The solos you'll learn to create in this masterclass will leave you—and your audiences—inspired, emotionally satisfied, and happy that you've written each and every one of them.

A Personal Note

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my course The Creative Guitarist. I'd like to encourage you in your own personal journey toward guitar greatness. You may have been playing guitar for weeks, months, or even years. Know this: It's never too late to start honing your craft to your personal satisfaction. That's what I've strived to achieve in my own guitar skills over the years, and now I'm glad to have created this course, tailor-made to help you achieve the same.

I hope you decide to join me in this journey by enrolling in The Creative Guitarist. Whether you choose to get the Ebook only or the Full Masterclass Course, you're sure to be amazed by the results you'll see firsthand in your own playing abilities. Let's get creative!