Acoustic Pathways Masterclass

What’s it about?

This is a step-by-step Masterclass where James Graydon has done the trial and error for you. Through decades in the music industry, he has developed a focused route through the maze of knowledge, allowing you to easily absorb the must-know concepts that will last a lifetime.

Each chapter focuses on a new milestone aimed at helping you to develop your style. In the lessons, James explains his ideas with references to composers and artists and shows you how you can apply these concepts in real-world situations.

Backed up by playing examples that you can use as exercises or as creative springboards, this Masterclass has everything you need to know to broaden your horizons with the acoustic guitar. 

What will I learn?

In Acoustic Pathways, the focus is on the “10 minutes of theory that you’ll use in 90% of your playing”. From voicings to intervals, James will help you grasp key topics in a way that you can apply creatively. 

You’ll explore six new shapes to navigate the neck and use James’ “four-layer thinking” to maximise every moment. Build melodies, develop versatile rhythm techniques and learn how to play as part of an accompaniment. 

Throughout the Masterclass, James invites you to dig into the work of seminal artists and composers. Understand how their work has shaped music, and how those concepts can shape your approach to the acoustic guitar.

Chapter Breakdown

• Overview
• 7ths 3rds and Tritones
• Alternate Voicings
• Root and 5th
• Intervals
• Travis Picking
• Picking Styles
• Melody
• Soloing
• Wrap Up

Who’s it for?

No more “wish I’d known when I started” moments. This is a Masterclass made for players who want to get the most out of their practice and their compositions. A foolproof method for players of any level to get the most out of rhythm and lead on the acoustic guitar.