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Steven Crowell Biography
     We are proud to offer a 4 year course of study in jazz guitar chord melody soloing,
single note improvisation, comping and speed learning - a systematic approach to complete
and total mastery of the jazz guitar as a solo instrument by Steven Crowell. This is an
exceptional series of courses and books with CDs which you can do at your own pace,
in your own home. Steven Crowell began teaching and playing guitar professionally in 1964
and received his degree as Professor of Music in 1972. He has performed with some of the
top people in show business, including George Burns and Bob Newhart's shows. Steve's
numerous books and lesson courses are used in colleges and sought after by guitarists
throughout the world. "Guitar Player Magazine" calls Steve's books "some of the best!"
They are written in standard notation, chord diagrams & tab (for those who can't read music).
1. "The SDM Lesson Program" (Self Development in Music) home study course is a series
of intermediate to advanced guitar lessons created as a 2 year program of guitar study.
2. "The Master Class: Guitar Seminar" is an in-depth 1 year course of advanced study.
3. "The Action Workshop: Guitar Symposium"-ultra-advanced chord melody solo studies.
                   Each program of study is described in detail below:

The SDM Lesson Program - Part 1. Twelve folios plus 1 CD................... Price - $59.95
Lesson 1 - Includes instructions for good practice habits and Steve Crowell's book "Major and Minor
     Scales in Chords". Instructions are given for playing in all 24 major and minor keys.
Lesson 2 - Includes an in-depth chord melody solo study of the famous standard "Tenderly" harmonized
    with numerous superb chord voicings. Also includes an arpeggio warm-up study.
Lesson 3 - Includes a 32 bar single note solo based on "I've Got Rhythm". Shows diagrams of related chords
     and substitutions and how to connect solo lines to generate melodic flow.
Lesson 4 - Includes an absorbing chord melody solo study of the standard "Isn't It Romantic". Diagrams
    show how to use contrary motion, substitutions, reharmonizations & moving bass lines.
Lesson 5 - Includes more improvisational techniques in single note soloing over the 32 bar progression
     based on "I've Got Rhythm". More of Andres Segovia's exercises for developing technique.
Lesson 6 - Includes a review of the scale-chord functions and a study of the flat-five chord types with
     special exercises for applying them to your own playing.
Lesson 7 - Includes a discussion of chord progression theory and possibilities for performing in group
     situation. Also, "Country Style" rhythm changes and more flat-five chord inversions.
Lesson 8 - Includes interchanging major and relative minor and harmonizing melody lines with flat-five
     chords. More single note soloing over the 32 bar progression "I've Got Rhythm".
Lesson 9 - Includes using the chord technology from previous lessons to construct a beautiful chord melody
    solo of the standard "The Days Of Wine And Roses".
Lesson 10 - Includes rhythm patterns and stretch chords for left hand development. Another outstanding
     chord melody solo of "The Days Of Wine And Roses" is presented and explained.
Lesson 11 - Includes how to superimpose advanced chord substitutions over a 12 bar blues progression.
     Walking bass lines, chords voiced in tenths, and rhythmic concepts are taught.
Lesson 12 - Includes beautiful chord melody solos of "My Foolish Heart" and "Darn That Dream". More
     advanced chord progressions are taught and analyzed.

The SDM Lesson Program - Part 2. Twelve folios plus 1 CD................... Price - $59.95
Lesson 13 - Includes inversions of dominant, altered dominant, and diminished chords. Explores the
     paradox of dominant and non-dominant diminished chords in great detail.
Lesson 14 - Includes special exercises for synchronizing the right and left hands. The various chord
   inversions taught so far are applied to a blues chord melody solo.
Lesson 15 - Includes a unique chord melody solo of "Body And Soul" utilizing many different chord
     examples. Choice chord voicings for accompanying "Body And Soul" are also taught.
Lesson 16 - Includes how to use great sounding replacement chords over the basic ones utilizing dominant
    substitutions. Other topics include improvising intros.
Lesson 17 - Includes a masterful chord melody solo rendition of "September Song". Many different chord
    melody solo techniques are explored and demonstrated.
Lesson 18 - Includes new and different ways of applying whole tone scales to your playing. Augmented
    chords are discussed and analyzed.
Lesson 19 - Includes a consummate chord melody solo of "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" with intros
    and tag endings. The finer points of arranging for guitar are discussed.
Lesson 20 - Includes a block chord study based on the style of the great Wes Montgomery. More
    harmonizations for the bridge section of "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" are taught.
Lesson 21 - Includes a discussion of how to improvise with chords. Chord inversions and substitutions
    are given for creating a 24 bar jazz waltz ala Wes Montgomery.
Lesson 22 - Includes using arpeggio studies of the four chord types to refine technique. Steve shows ways
    of eliminating unnecessary motion in the right hand.
Lesson 23 - Includes a scale study in shifting tone centers and mode applications. The arpeggio studies
    from lesson 22 are applied to chord progressions for further technique refinement.
Lesson 24 - Includes a big band style blues chord melody solo using rootless chord inversions. Examples
    of melodic soloing show how to approach an arpeggio from any string or position.

The Master Class: Guitar Seminar - Picks up where the SDM Lesson Program leaves
off. Designed as an in-depth 1 year course of advanced study, this course includes 12 folios
with 6 CDs for the guitarist with a commitment to excellence...................................Price -$99.95
Project 1 - Includes a chord melody solo of "The Lady Is A Tramp: featuring numerous chord substitution
devices. Also split-octave principles of chord substitution and augmented arpeggios.
Project 2 - Includes a magnificent chord melody solo of "As Time Goes By". More in-depth arpeggio
applications are discussed and demonstrated.
Project 3 - Includes an ultra hip chord melody solo of "Here's That Rainy Day" using contrasting devices.
Principles of diminished substitutions with transposition chart and arpeggio studies.
Project 4 - Includes a chord melody solo of "I Can't Get Started With You" featuring substitutions and
2 part playing. Also, single note solo arpeggio study on the standard "Satin Doll".
Project 5 - Includes blues in several keys used as a vehicle for improvisation. A solo is featured for analysis.
Also, dominant cycle solo studies and how to write out your own music.
Project 6 - Includes a masterful chord melody solo rendition of "Indian Summer" utilizing augmented
harmonies and other devices. Elements of improvisation are also discussed."
Project 7 - Includes a single note solo section and tag ending to the chord melody solo of "Indian Summer".
Exploring relative keys shows new ways of finding chord substitutions.
Project 8 - Includes a chord melody solo of "Penthouse Serenade" providing a valuable study of chords
borrowed from other keys. Also, how to put a band together and advertise effectively.
Project 9 - Includes a beautiful chord melody solo rendition of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". Other topics
      discussed are how to write a contract and how to deal with clients.
Project 10 - Includes a lovely chord melody solo of "Our Love Is Here To Stay" featuring many unique
      compositional devices. Also cultivating a successful attitude & negotiating techniques.
Project 11 - Includes a chord melody solo of "Shiny Stockings" arranged in big band style plus a rhythm
      comp study of "Our Love Is Here To Stay" using Freddy Green style moving chords.
Project 12 - Includes a rhythm comp study of "Shiny Stockings" and new elements of music featuring
      devices and alternatives for coming up with unique sounds.

The Action Workshop: Guitar Symposium - This ultra-advanced 6 month course
picks up where the Master Class Guitar Seminar leaves off. Includes 6 folio plus 3 CDs
Professor Crowell teaches the art of "instant learning".............................................Price - $79.95
Project 1 - Includes a chord melody solo, single note solo and rhythm comp chords to "Birth Of The Blues"
     showing how to structure an arrangement using diatonic and chromatic chords.
Project 2 - Includes an in-depth study of Jimmy Rivers' guitar style featuring his harmonized arrangement
     of "Little Rock Getaway". A spectacular display piece!
Project 3 - Includes a beautiful chord melody solo of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and 5
     choice standards in stereo separation that let you play along, simulating a live "jam".
Project 4 - Includes a lovely chord melody solo of "Deep Purple" plus chord solos, rhythm charts and play
     along tape to "Caravan" in the style of Wes Montgomery.
Project 5 - Includes a challenging chord melody solo of "Sweet Lorraine". Also big band rhythm chord
     study featuring the Freddy Green style on Count Basie's arrangement of "Easy Street".
Project 6 - Includes an advanced chord melody solo of "I've Got Rhythm" plus an in-depth single string
     exercise using whole tones.

The Master Series: Chord Solo Arrangements - Includes 6 master level chord
melody solos in standard notation with chord diagrams on deluxe parchment paper.
These are superb arrangements!....................Price includes companion CD.................$29.95
1. "Nuages" - Django Reinhardt's classic composition in lush full chords.
2. "All The Things You Are" - many valuable chord substitutions and reharmonizations.
3. "Stella By Starlight" - in-depth study featuring advanced usage of diminished chords.
4. "A String Of Pearls" - A complete big band adaptation for solo guitar.
5. "Comin" Round The Mountain" - Majestic chords highlighted in folk tradition.
6. "Always" - A delightful chord solo version of the Irving Berlin classic.

Guitar Solos: Jazz Standards In Chord Melody Style - Each volume contains 9
stellar chord melody solos loaded with numerous compositional devices. Standard notation
with chord diagrams. Each volume includes a companion CD..............................$19.95 each

Volume 1 - includes "Bluesette, Here's That Rainy Day, Cute, Girl Talk, Misty, Satin
     Doll, Moonlight In Vermont, Moonlight Serenade, Have You Met Miss Jones"
Volume 2 - includes "Green Dolphin Street The Girl From Ipanema, How High The
   Moon, One Note Samba, Look For The Silver Lining, The Shadow Of Your Smile,
   Polka Dots & Moonbeams, Wave, Witchcraft".
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Volume 3 - includes "Autumn Leaves, Meditation, Once In A While, You Are The Sun-
   shine Of My Life, Sophisticated Lady, A Prelude To A Kiss, Lil' Darlin', How Deep
    Is Your Love, We're All Alone".
Volume 4 - includes "Sweet And Lovely, The Way You Look Tonight, Don't Get
    Around Much Anymore, Dancing On The Ceiling, Too Marvelous For Words, Ain't
   Misbehavin', Delta Blues, Ferris Wheel Rag, Fly Me To The Moon".

Jazz Guitar Chords and Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee - Book includes 300 jazz
guitar chord formations and single note arpeggio patterns in a quick reference format. Cross-indexing makes
this manual extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music you play, we know you'll find this
to be a valuable, "must-have" addition to your library. Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les
Brown and the Band of Renown" and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy of his book
FREE with your first order!

The 84 Jazz Guitar Equations - This unique book and CD shows the correlation
   of arpeggios and scales on the fingerboard and how they work together as a harmonic
   family unit. The "84 Equation" system gives complete linear coverage of the neck crucial
   for superior jazz soloing. If you've ever wondered what to play over a iii vi ii V progres-
   sion, for instance, you can "equate it" with this marvelous comprehensive book. With the
   "84 Equation's" inclusive fingering system, you'll never wonder again about what fingering
   to use. For concentrated practice, it's one of the best chop-building methods ever devised.
   Music notation, tab and chord diagrams are used to show every diatonic scale pattern in
   all keys. Three studies - beginning, intermediate and advanced - are given for each of
   the 84 equations. A play-along CD and companion chord accompaniment manual are
   included. Notation, tab and chord diagrams. Book and CD..........................Price - $29.95

Jazz Guitar Soloing: In Concept And Practice - A guidebook for fingerboard
   mastery. Shows the visual process of playing great sounding licks and solo lines.
   25 powerful studies unlock the mysteries of improvising over chord changes. A wealth
   of creative ideas. Includes standard notation, tab, and fingerings for fast accurate
   learning. Book and CD.........................................................................................................Price - $19.95

Advanced Concepts For Rhythm Guitar - A comprehensive guide to modern
   rhythm chord playing. Advanced chord concepts are easily grasped with this 52 page
   book. Chord diagrams map out virtually every practical progression while at the same
   time explaining how chords work. Organizes the important chord qualities: major,
   minor, dominant, diminished, and half-diminished. Shows how to assemble chords to
   play intelligent accompaniment patterns. Book and CD..................................Price - $19.95
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Guitar and Bass Duets - This book offers intermediate to advanced players of both
   instruments material that will assist them in practice and performance situations.
   Everything from Bach fugues and 20th century improvisational music to full length
   Jazz arrangements can be found in this unique book. Chord diagrams are included
   for many of the text's 9 compositions. Book and CD........................................Price - $19.95

Major And Minor Scales In Chords For Jazz Guitar - These concentrated
   chord studies will aide in developing hand strength as well as help develop a sense of
   chord logic and harmonic unity. 7th chords are used to harmonize the 24 major and
   minor scales. All chords are in standard notation and chord diagrams...................Price - $9.95

Essential Arpeggios For The Guitar - This book shows the fingering relationships
   that soon enable control over the 4 basic chord types and their application to soloing.
   No more confusion over too many fingerings. If you're having trouble using augmented
   and diminished runs in your playing, this book is your answer. Tips for practice and
   improvisation are also given. Standard notation and tab................................................Price - $9.95

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