If you’ve been following me for awhile, you might have read my previous reviews of Chase Maddox’s eBooks and both Dan Wilson’s courses that Chase released under the same banner.
This new workshop is actually a part of a bigger program called Chase’s Guitar Academy (CGA). What happens at CGA, is that Chase regularly conducts workshops that explore specific topics in depth. This is in addition to their core syllabus that already has a multitude of materials from learning repertoire, developing technique, and of course learning the jazz language.
In this particular video workshop, we have a 1 hour and 18 minute workshop that was originally conducted live as a Zoom session. In addition to the video, we also get a 10-page PDF file with notated musical examples in both standard notation and tablature. To help practice, Chase also includes backing tracks at 80bpm, 100bpm and 160bpm so that we can work on the concepts at different tempos.
Chase initially taught the basic concept in his YouTube video (embedded above) and the video workshop expands on the ideas he introduced in the video. From the outside, it appears to be using triads to navigate through a II-V-I progression. But, in reality, Chase actually shares a way of thinking about this, a way of hearing the changes better and also a way to practice this stuff more effectively.
I particularly found it helpful when Chase explained his fingering concept for playing some of the triads he used for the II-V-I lines. Probably the biggest takeaway I got from this video is how changing the way you think about something can make your lines sound different.
Also, since this video is driven by a concept, it’s different than the usual lick collection video. Another cool thing is that since this was originally a Zoom class, there are sections that you can jam with the backing track after Chase introduces a concept.
Even though I watched the replay, it did feel like I was attending the session since I could hear the questions other CGA members had.
All in all, this is brilliant way of approaching playing single note lines on a II-V-I progression. You’re not just learning a concept but also you’re actually getting a practice routine that you can go through as you watch the video.
Pros: Good concepts with clear examples, well taught by Chase Maddox.
Cons: None
TLDR: If you’re overwhelmed with chord scales, this video might just provide you an alternative way to play over the classic II-V-I chord progression.
This video is part of the materials at the Chase Guitar Academy. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial to watch this video and much more at Chase’s Guitar Academy here (affiliate link).
Thanks to Chase Maddox for inviting me to experience Chase Guitar Academy. Although I received complimentary access to the community, my reviews reflects my personal honest experience of the material.
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