All Courses by Frank DiBussolo
11 coursesFrank Dibussolo - Private Lessons
1 Hr - Private live video lesson with Frank Dibussolo.
Tonal Centers for Jazz Improvisation
Join guitarist Frank DiBussolo for his first Mike's Master Class, "The General Tonal Center Concept for Improvisation". This is a concise system for processing complex chord progressions making improvising a simpler thought process. It will free the player to create musical ideas rather than concentraing on playing the "right notes".
Tonal Centers for Jazz Improv Part II
Join guitarist Frank DiBussolo as he continues his series "The General Tonal Center Concept for Improvisation". This is a concise system for processing complex chord progressions making improvising a simpler thought process. It will free the player to create musical ideas rather than concentraing on playing the "right notes".
Tonal Centers Applied to Secondary Dominants
Join guitarist Frank DiBussolo as he continues his series "The General Tonal Center Concept for Improvisation". This class is "The General Tonal Center Concept applied to Secondary Dominate Chords " or " I Got ( a better way to play over ) Rhythm.
Tonal Centers Applied to Chord Melody
Join guitarist Frank DiBussolo as he continues his series "The General Tonal Center Concept for Improvisation". This class is "The General Tonal Center Concept Applied to Chord Melody Playing " or "Basses?... basses?... we don't need no stinking basses !" It will show how Diatonic Harmony discussed in the GTCC can be utilized to create solo guitar arrangments , accompaning and even chord solos based on 9 basic chord forms of the 7th and more. This class is a must for anyone who has been frustrated in trying to play unaccompanied jazz guitar !!
Chord Melody Playing - Part II
Join guitarist Frank DiBussolo as he continues his series "The General Tonal Center Concept for Improvisation" applied to chord melody playing. In this class, Frank will cover the essential 9 chord forms, comping, voice leading and chord soloing.
Interpretation and Musicality for Guitarists
Join Frank for this very special Master Class designed to give all levels of players the basis of individual style and " feel ". There should be a lot of interaction on this class so don't miss it !
Interpretation and Musicality for Guitarists - II
This class is for begining and intermediate players who wish to explore the nuances that make a genre authentic. Swing , Bop , Cool and the various Latin styles will be demonstrated and discussed. Participation is essential so everyone is welcome to input their ideas , opinions and questions.
The Art of Playing Melody
All levels of players on any instrument, as well as vocalists, will benefit from this Master Class. Frank will cover the gamut of melodic playing from tone production to time to inflection , appogiatura ( ornaments ) vibrato and style. This should be the most interactive class yet!
Rhythm, Comping and How to Play Chords Like a Pro!
Any level player from beginner to working professional will love this class! Frank will discuss and demonstrate what makes a guitarist a master at the art of chordal manipulation in playing background rhythm , how to accompany other instrumentalists / singers and the nine essential chord forms every player needs. There should be a lot of interaction so don't miss this one!
The Nine Essential Chord Forms and How to Use Them
Frank demonstrates and discusses how to build great sounding chord progressions, self comping and substitutions by the use of nine basic chord shapes. If you want to play more creative chordal lines you don't want to miss this !












