Advanced Neo Soul Guitar

Take your playing to new heights.
In this Master Class, Ashton Sellars teaches you how to play advanced neo soul concepts and map out your fretboard through a triad-based approach.

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for intermediate & advanced players

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Unlock your fretboard with triads
Spice up your playing with hybrid picking
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Step-by-step Instruction

35 lessons

HD video tutorials with interactive TAB, chord charts, and PDF class notes

Time

3 week commitment

Learn at your own pace. Most students take three weeks to complete this class.

Outcome

Learn next-level neo soul

Learn advanced neo-soul techniques and fundamental concepts to improve your playing in any genre.

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Lessons for every step of your guitar learning journey – from beginner to expert.

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Master the art of neo soul

Join your mentor Ashton Sellars as he breaks down the foundational techniques behind his signature neo-soul sound. You'll also learn advanced neo-soul licks, songs, and solos that will take your playing to new heights.

Part I. Neo Soul Foundations: Triads & Chord Scales

To start, you'll learn the foundation of Ashton's signature neo-soul sound through his methodical approach to triads.

Part II. Hybrid Picking

Next, you'll learn all about hybrid picking. Ashton breaks this advanced technique down as it applies to triads, chord scales, arpeggios, and stacked 4ths.

Part III. Licks & Neo Soul Concepts

Once you master the fundamentals, it’s time to put them to work. In this section, you'll learn 10 quick concepts and licks to add to your playing vocabulary.

Part IV. SongSqaud

Next, you'll learn three original neo-soul songs from Ashton that tie together everything from the previous sections of the class.

Part V. Solos Over Jam Tracks

To wrap up, Ashton improvises three solos over included jam tracks that you can learn or use as inspiration to improvise your own!

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Learn at your own pace

Learn through a step-by-step curriculum

The lessons in this class are advanced and best suited for intermediate guitarists. The curriculum was crafted by our team of master's-level musicians to give you the best possible pathway for improving on guitar.

Part I. Neo Soul Foundations: Triads & Chord Scales

Part II. Hybrid Picking

Part III. Licks & Neo Soul Concepts

Part IV. SongSquad

Part V. Solos Over Jam Tracks

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ashton Sellars

Ashton is an in-demand, London-based musician and producer known for his mastery of neo soul. Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Ashton has studied with some of the world’s greatest guitarists in New Zealand and Amsterdam.

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