Loop School Information

Master the pedal, create gorgeous loops and become your own band

My course for guitarists of all playing levels, teaching you how to master the pedal and create gorgeous loops – layer by layer.

Using the skills you already have, you’ll be able to unlock a whole new level of creative expression with your guitar and sound like your own band. All you’ll need is your electric or acoustic guitar and one basic loop pedal, and you’ll be on your way toward creating some of the best guitar music you’ve made.

By learning how to loop, you will not only improve as a guitar player – you’ll begin to think like a music producer, grow into a better band member, and become an overall more creative musician.

What You’ll Learn In Loop School

• Loop 1: Ready, Set, Loop
  The perfect start for looping newbies, and a great test of timing for more seasoned loopers. This loop is easy on the ears and gives you a chance to hone your rhythm skills as you keep each additional layer as tight as you can. This will be the launching point for building a solid looping skillset!
• Loop 2: These Moments
  Lovely on acoustic or electric, the heart of this loop is a basic chord progression in C Major that feels like it never truly resolves… and over the chords we’ll play a riveting hook that is sure to catch your ear. This is the perfect tune for a lovely sunny day – just grab the guitar and noodle away!
• Loop 3: Summer Nights
  This loop is calm from beginning to end, and the challenge is to translate that into your playing. The key here is being precise with your picking hand so you can keep your dynamics under control. This dulcet loop is the perfect canvas for solos and improv.
• Loop 4: Vibrant Voices
  A loop that showcases the full richness of the acoustic guitar over 13 beautifully intertwined layers, with chords, melodies, plucks, slaps, and even percussive sounds. The trick with this one is keeping each layer in the pocket so the entire thing fits together perfectly.
• Loop 5: Goodnight
  This lullabye in 6/8 has a lovely mellow lilt, and I’ll show you how to play it with a drop D tuning. I’ll also show you how to integrate multiple instruments (like bass guitar!) to your loops, and how dynamics can make or break your loop.
• Loop 6: Holy Trinity
  This loop focuses on three essentials in music: the rhythm, the chords, and the melody. I’ll show you how to set up your early layers using the “tresillo” rhythm, and make sure each additional layer fits with the groove – which is easier said than done! With a focus on voice leading, solos, and target notes for licks, this is a real toe-tapper.
• Loop 7: Both Worlds
  This loop combines the acoustic and electric guitar, using the strengths of both instruments to create a uniquely engaging loop. To make the most of this one, I’ll show you how to keep your timing tight so you can create the perfect backdrop for epic and heartfelt solos. This one uses basic ingredients to make an end result that is truly out of this world!
• Loop 8: Lyrical Groove
  You’ll get your picking hand in shape with this loop! A groovy 16th note pattern spells out a gorgeous chord progression in the key of D Major, and we’ll layer on a down-to-earth rhythmic groove that really slaps. With a beautiful theme and muted chords, this is sure to be a favorite.

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