Beschrijving
The Organized Guitarist by Jon Oxford is a comprehensive, structured curriculum designed for undergraduate jazz guitar majors. Spanning four years of study, this book provides a clear, progressive pathway to mastering jazz guitar, covering essential topics such as Harmony, Scales, Repertoire, Improvisation, Sight Reading, Aural Skills, Technique, and Transcriptions. Divided into two sections—Years 1 & 2 and Years 3 & 4—each section is further broken down into eight 14-week semesters. Every week presents six to eight focused topics, ensuring a balanced and systematic approach to jazz guitar development. The curriculum begins with foundational concepts and gradually advances to more complex material, guiding students toward professional-level musicianship. The Organized Guitarist integrates classic jazz education materials, such as improv topics from Jerry Coker’s \