Tom Morello – MasterClass – Teaches Electric Guitar

Tom Morello – MasterClass – Teaches Electric Guitar

In 26 lessons, Grammy-winning musician Tom Morello will teach you the guitar techniques, rhythms, and riffs that define his signature style.

Tom Morello is a two-time Grammy winner and one of Rolling Stone’s “greatest guitarists of all time.” In his first online guitar class, the co-founder of Rage Against the Machine will teach you the riffs, rhythms, and solos that launched his career and sent his music to the top of the charts. Tom will share his approach to making music that challenges the status quo and teach you how to create your own musical style.

Browse Lesson Plan

1. Introduction
2. Developing Your Creative Voice
3. Riffs
4. Gear: Pedals and Effects
5. Tones and Sounds
6. Tom’s Noise Chart
7. Tom’s Influences: Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Folk
8. Tom’s Influences: EDM, the Blues, and Hip-Hop
9. Practice
10. Technique: Developing Speed
11. Beginner Theory: Pentatonic and Blues Scales
12. Theory: Unlocking the Fretboard
13. Improvisation
14. Solos
15. Solo Case Study: “The Ghost of Tom Joad”
16. Rock Songwriting Fundamentals
17. Riff Rock Writing: Verses and Multitracking
18. Riff Rock Writing: Chorus, Solo, and Arrangement
19. Lyrics and Melody
20. Studio Recording
21. Case Study: “Killing in the Name”
22. Live Shows: Philosophy and Nerves
23. Live Shows: Practicalities and Performance
24. Bands and Collaboration
25. Gear: Tom’s Guitars and Amps26. Conclusion