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LifestyleFoundations of Jazz Guitar w/ Chip Henderson (Udemy.com)
Jazz Guitar Basics, Electric Guitar Lessons, Music Theory, Guitar Chords, Guitar Scales, Guitar Arpeggios, Guitar Etudes
Created by: Chip Henderson
Last updated August 2021
Our take
Based on the ratings of 157 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2021. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a short, practical starter for guitarists who want to play jazz but already know their way around the neck. The syllabus shows five sections and 39 lectures in about 69 minutes: major scales, 7th chords, 7th chord arpeggios, and a few etudes. Most of the weight sits in the downloads, which include 100 plus pages of PDFs and 180 backing tracks. Chip Henderson, a working jazz player from the Memphis and Nashville area, teaches it, and reviewers call him clear, practical and no nonsense.
Students like the short, to-the-point videos and the quality of the handouts. One reviewer said he breaks scales into simple pieces that are easy to build on. There are complaints too, though each is specific. A few say the pace is too fast, that he mostly plays without explaining, or that questions got little feedback. Others want slower chord demonstrations with a picture of each shape, and one would like the resources in a zip file. The rating is 4.3 from 157 reviews, with 86 giving five stars and 11 giving one or two.
The course was last updated in August 2021, but scales and 7th chords do not age, so that matters little. For a small, focused course it has a solid following, with 1,319 students. Treat it as a launchpad, not a full jazz education: it stops before improvisation and deeper harmony. Download the PDFs first, as one reviewer suggested, and expect to spend far more time practicing than watching.
Pros
- Short, concise videos that get straight to the point
- Useful PDFs and 180 backing tracks to practice with
- Breaks scales into simple parts that are easy to build on
- Chip Henderson is described as a practical, no-nonsense teacher
Cons
- Pace feels fast to some, and chord shapes get few slow demonstrations
- Mostly demonstration, with thin explanation and little feedback on questions
- Only about 69 minutes of video, and last updated in 2021
Chip is able to break scales down into simple components, making it easy to understand and build on.
Late beginner to intermediate; assumes you know fretboard notes, major scales and triads already.
What you will learn
- Foundations of Jazz Guitar
- Jazz Guitar Gear, Chords, Scales, Arpeggios
- Unlocking The Fretboard
- Play-Through Etudes(Song Studies)
Course content
5 sections · 39 lectures · 1.2 hours of video
- 1Foundations of Jazz Guitar - Introduction 2 free previews5 lectures · 9 min
- 2Major Scales 1 free preview6 lectures · 10 min
- 37th Chords 1 free preview18 lectures · 31 min
- 47th Chord Arpeggios 1 free preview5 lectures · 12 min
- 5Etudes & Conclusion 4 free previews5 lectures · 7 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- The late beginner to intermediate guitarist who is interested in learning the basics of jazz guitar
What you need before you start
- A working knowledge of the fingerboard that includes the ability to identify notes on the fingerboard, construction of major scales, and triads (major, minor & diminished).
How it compares
Against the other 183 rated Udemy courses in Guitar on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 6% of them
- Reviews157#94 of 184 by number of reviews
- Length1.1 hoursshorter than 91% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2021more recently than 56% of them
Course Description
Are you a guitarist who has always wanted to study jazz but found many of the methods on the market either too confusing or based around concepts that needed to be navigated before ever playing the first note? Have you been looking for a way to take your existing knowledge and skill set on the instrument and apply it to playing in the jazz style? If you have said yes to either question (or both), this course, Foundations of Jazz Guitar, is for you.
The Foundations of Jazz Guitar course was developed to meet the needs of the guitarist looking to take those first steps playing jazz. This will be accomplished through developing the player’s knowledge and proficiency in three areas: major scales, 7th chords, and arpeggios. Each topic will be discussed and later demonstrated on the guitar. Each lesson will have a number of supporting PDF files and backing tracks that will assist you with taking the topics discussed from the paper and to the fingerboard. The backing tracks are to used with the numerous exercises and etudes designed to help you gain proficiency in each area. The goal is that by the time you complete the course, you are ready to to take those first steps playing this music as well as being ready to take on more advanced ideas dealing with harmony and improvisation.
So, if you are an ‘accomplished hobbyist’, college music student, seasoned professional, or something in between, this course is for you. All you need is a guitar, a desire to learn, and an open mind. I look forward to working with you in your journey through this course.
This course includes
39 Lectures/Videos
100 + pages of corresponding PDF lesson and bonus materials.
180 Backing Tracks
1+ Hour of Video
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Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
157 Reviews
Chip Henderson
Chip Henderson has been regularly performing in musical settings ranging from Traditional Jazz to chamber orchestras since the mid 1990's. In that time, he has performed formally and informally with notable musicians such as Marvin Stamm, Donald Brown, Ron Eschete, Mundell Lowe, Howard Alden, and Peter Bernstein.
Aside from performing with various small jazz groups and big bands in the Memphis/ Nashville metropolitan areas, he has appeared numerous times with the Memphis Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, as well as symphonies across Tennessee and in Kentucky. His ability to double on a variety stringed instruments has allowed Chip to work locally with the national touring companies of Chicago, Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot, The Lion King, High School Musical, 9 To 5, Shrek: The Musical, The Addams Family, Anything Goes, Motown, and many others.
In 2009 Chip began to work as a freelance arranger for Hal Leonard Publishing and has arranged fourteen books for their Essential Elements Guitar Ensemble series and two for their Jazz Guitar Chord Melody series. In 2016 Alfred Publishing released a book of transcriptions by Chip that focused on the soloing style of swing era guitarist Charlie Christian. The release of this book led to an invitation to perform for Christian's induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Reviews
By Allan Campbell on 12/3/2025
Was exatcly what I was searching for. The videos are short but they are concise and to the point and the resource downloads are well thought out. I would highly recomend this course to anyone who like me wants to learn the fundamentals of Jazz guitar. I have literally learned so much in the first hour of the course
By Brad Howard on 7/26/2023
The presentations are clear and concise. The resources are useful, but a zip file would have made organizing them all a lot easier and less time consuming.
By Luis Alberto Batista Rodríguez on 11/27/2022
Fantástico curso ,bastante completo en cuanto a material descargable donde se explica todo al detalle, muy bién complementado para un estudio en profundidad del uso de los arpegios sobre un Blues.
By Marek Jaczynski on 4/25/2022
Good, solid material packed in a short session. Seventh chords, arpeggios, etudes - everything you need to know to get started with jazz. I recommend it.
By Lauren Hall on 1/15/2022
Must confess this course wasn't for me and as a result I didn't get very far along. Perhaps after I've studied guitar a little longer I'll come back to this course and try again.
By Ivan Resende on 9/13/2021
Gostei muito! O curso tem uma ótima didática, com vídeos, backing tracks e partituras disponíveis. Recomendo a todos que desejam aprender mais sobre esse estilo e linguagem musical. Nota 10!
By Kishen on 9/6/2021
Best course for laying the foundation of your playing! Chris’ teaching style is precise and clear. Wonderful instruction!
By James Eigel on 7/17/2021
So far it has been primarily a review, but it's about where I need to be. I wouldn't want to be thrown into the "deep end" with out a review of the basics. Best to start on common ground.
By Doug Brown on 7/16/2021
I have been studying jazz for a bit, mostly chords to colour my playing, always nuggets in another mans approach.Chip seems sincere in his teaching I have found in the first few lessons, wants you to learn, answers some good questions ,looking forward in rest of coarse.
By Nic Price on 6/2/2021
Having an instructor the caliber of Chip Henderson at this price point feels like stealing. He offers a wealth of experience, when studied with appropriate diligence, cannot help but significantly improve one's playing. Fingers crossed that he adds further lessons to the Udemy platform.
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Overall Score : 86 / 100
- Video Duration:
1.1h - Price: $44.99
- Provider: Udemy
- Updated:
August 2021 - Level:
Intermediate - Language:
English - Certificate:
Yes - Lectures:39 in 5 sections
- Students:1,319
- Subtitles:1 language
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