Jam with Tom Quayle - Mastering Guitar Through Songs

Welcome to "Jam with Tom Quayle," a comprehensive guitar lesson series presented by Licklibrary.com. This unique learning experience is designed to cater to guitarists of all levels, offering an in-depth exploration of three songs, each representing a different level of difficulty. Through these lessons, guitarists are not just learning songs but are immersing themselves in mastering various techniques and styles.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar jams, with lessons, backing tracks and tablature.

This superb guitar lesson course is a new and unique way to have fun, study and jam all at the same time. The guitar lesson course contains three top quality backing tracks, and can be approached in two ways, first you can "JAM" with the tracks flying solo, experimenting with different ideas, licks and solos. Alternatively you can trade solos with Tom, drawing inspiration from the ideas and techniques used in his solos.

Each track has three performances from Tom working across three levels of difficulty. Although the solos are improvised he has taken care to go for a basic intermediate and advanced level for each track. All the solos are transcribed and are available in pdf form along with the lessons. On screen graphics with chords and scales are provided when it's your turn to Jam.

Playing with a Backing Track

Each lesson in "Jam with Tom Quayle" comes with a backing track, an invaluable tool for practice. Playing along with a backing track helps guitarists improve their timing, rhythm, and gives them a sense of playing in a band. It also aids in developing improvisational skills, as guitarists learn to play in harmony with other instruments. This real-world practice scenario is crucial for anyone looking to perform with others or record their music.

The Style of Tom Quayle

Tom Quayle, known for his fluid legato playing style and fusion influences, brings a unique approach to guitar instruction. His ability to blend jazz, rock, and other genres into a cohesive playing style is not just impressive but inspiring. Learning from Quayle, students will not only absorb his technical prowess but also his creative approach to melding different musical traditions into a personal guitar voice.

Guitar Techniques Used

Throughout these lessons, a variety of guitar techniques are employed, each contributing to the development of a versatile and well-rounded guitarist. Below is a list of techniques used, with links to further explore each one:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• String Bending
• Sweep Picking
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Chord Progressions
• Arpeggios

By exploring these techniques through the lessons in "Jam with Tom Quayle," guitarists will not only learn to play songs but also deepen their understanding of the guitar as an instrument, enhancing their overall musicality and skill.