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Demystifying the Modes

Group guitar class taught by Molly Miller

7 lessons · 1 hour per week · intermediate

The modes can be a mystical and confusing concept. In this course let's break down this misconception that modes have to be confusing. We will look at a variety of modes and unlock how to see them on the fretboard. We will understand how to apply modes to different jams and songs.

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Molly Miller every week.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

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Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Molly Miller
Teaching on Til since 2021

4.96 · 456 students · 127 lessons

I am a lover of guitar. I have been playing since I was 7 - I grew up playing with my 4 siblings. I studied at USC, where I received my Doctorate in Guitar Performance and now am a professor. I play constantly- touring with artists such as Jason Mraz, Molly Miller Trio, and all over the internet!
What you'll do

The Number Game

The key to understanding modes is understanding numbers. Instead of numbers being a way to confuse you, let's get into this and internalize what the numbers mean and most importantly, what they sound like.

Visualization Tools

Shapes are vital - let's use the shapes we know and love to understand the modes

Jams

It's time to apply this to music. Let's look at a variety of progressions to apply this knowledge.

What Are Modes?

This concept alone can be very confusing. Let's dive into what this actually means and how to understand what they are and when to use them. And OF COURSE- how to use them in music.

Who you are
This class is for students that are on the upper spectrum of intermediate to advanced. I would recommend having taken my String Theory courses before taking this. You only need a basic understanding of theory, but you should be familiar with the CAGED system and the core guitar voicings: major, dominant, seventh chords, open chords, and barre chords. Experience with improvisation is advised as well.
What to bring
Guitar
5.0 (120 reviews)
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Jose

January 2025·

Dr Miller gives great importance to the fundamentals and has very effective ways to allow her students to internalise them not just mentally but also by execution. Not just a great guitarist but also a great teacher!

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LesB3

November 2024·

As a newcomer to Jazz, this was an easy to follow course that covered some essential pieces while still allowing us to dive right in and start playing. I had been taught some of these "pieces" before, but was able to finally "connect the dots" here -looking forward to "Part II" in the new year.

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Matt H.

October 2024·

She's a great, organized and knowledgable teacher. She always had a plan for the class, and was willing & able to pivot if we needed it.

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Brian B.

October 2024·

Molly's classes are truly the best there is if you want to get better. She encourages discussion and questions. She wants her students to get better which is saying a lot compared to other guitar teachers out there. She is an amazing player and the class is very interactive. I couldn't be happier with this class.

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Vito F.

October 2024·

There is a difference between an outstanding musician/player and an outstanding teacher. Molly Miller is both. Her lessons were extremely practical as she balanced the theory with the soul of guitar playing. I’ve taken other online classes from nationally renowned institutions and Molly’s classes were a notch above.

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Lauren

May 2024·

Molly is a great teacher! She’s fun, extremely knowledgeable and flexible to the needs of her students.

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