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String Theory Part 1 - Triads

Group guitar class taught by Molly Miller

6 lessons · 1 hour per week · intermediate

Understanding the fretboard can be overwhelming. It is a web that is not easy to navigate. In this class we will use triads to view the neck and then apply this knowledge to make music - comping, soloing, and chord melodies. Join me in this weekly class to start unlocking the fretboard.

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Learn and ask questions with Molly Miller every Monday and Tuesday.

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Taught by Molly Miller
Teaching on Til since 2021

4.96 · 455 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

Triads Part 1

- Seeing the fretboard - Major and Minor triads on the first string set - Connect the shapes to knowledge you already know

Application Part 1- Comping Using Triads

- Use major and minor triads to play rhythm guitar - Expand your playing from just barre chords and open chords - These can be used in many genres- they are not just for pop, soul, or funk- but for every genre

Chord Melodies

- Use triads to play melodies - This is a great way to see how you can solo as well using triads - This is also a great place to get a grasp on chord melodies with more advanced voicings

Connecting Chords

- Let's stop jumping around the guitar neck and instead move using voice leading - Play chords more musically - We should be able to play any chord without jumping around the guitar

Who you are
Intermediate - you should have a basic understanding of the guitar: open chords, barre chords, and basic theory.
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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String Theory Part 1 - Triads