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Professional Certificate

Jazz Guitar

Next semester
starts April 1

Tuition

$7,725

5 Courses (15 Credits) or $1,545 Per Course
Only $6,952.50 when paid all at once

Gain command of the techniques necessary to play jazz guitar in a compelling and authentic manner. Jazz guitar greats like John Scofield and Pat Metheny launched their careers at Berklee, learning the same core fundamentals presented in this certificate program, including scales, chords, melodic tension, and improvisation. As you learn the language of jazz and translate it to your fretboard via time-tested tactics created and constantly honed by Berklee’s renowned Guitar Department, you’ll be able to visualize, uncover, and explore exciting new possibilities with music.

Course Requirements

5 Required Courses to Complete this Certificate

Guitar Scales 101 (OGUIT-121)
Larry Baione
Level 1 Course
by Larry Baione

Develop your technique, and learn to confidently navigate the guitar fretboard by gaining a firm understanding of scales and modes.

Guitar Chords 101 (OGUIT-120)
Rick Peckham
Level 1 Course
by Rick Peckham

Add dynamics and expression to your playing and gain a greater feel for your instrument through Berklee’s approach to constructing chords and chord voicings.

Jazz Guitar 101 (OGUIT-327)
Bruce Saunders
Level 3 Course
by Bruce Saunders

Study the styles of some of the most influential jazz guitarists, and learn the basics behind language, building melodic tension, and improvisation techniques.

Guitar Chords 201: Chord Melody and Inversions (OGUIT-320)
Rick Peckham
Level 3 Course
by Rick Peckham

Improve your style, technique, and tone as you learn open triads, 7th chord structures, open triadic shapes, and inversions in a variety of musical styles

Jazz Guitar 201: Advanced Jazz Guitar Improvisation (OGUIT-427)
Bruce Saunders
Level 4 Course
by Bruce Saunders

Develop your jazz guitar performance skills by learning advanced techniques to improvise over chord changes, both in traditional standards and modern harmony.

Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Bachelor's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

Questions?

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