30 Days Sample Lesson Listing

This course covers every essential element of jazz guitar. Complete with PDFs, Mp3 downloads, and a live workshop. View a sampling of the course contents below.

Minor Pentatonic Scale in Jazz

Begin at the beginning...with the most powerful and essential scale in modern music. Use the pentatonic to create authtentic jazz lines and solos right from day 1.

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Jazz Soloing Vocabulary

Learn the ins and outs of how your favorite players turn scales and arpeggios into cool-sounding jazz phrases.

Jazz Chords & Comping

Discover easy to play chords that make jamming over jazz standards a blast. Everything you need to comp any and every jazz tune is in this course.

Rhythmic Concepts

Take your chords to the next level as you explore essential, easy, and fun jazz rhythms in your comping.

Jam Sessions

Learn by jamming over real jazz standards. Solidify your new jazz skills by comping and soloing together over jazz blues, Summertime, Autumn Leaves, and more.

What You Learn With 30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar

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Soloing Devices

Sound like a real jazz guitarist in your solos with easy vocabulary.

Easy jazz language.
Devices for every progression.
Scales, arpeggios, & more.
Matt's inside soloing tips.
Much more…

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Comping Concepts

The exact chords you need to comp with confidence.

Easy to play jazz chords.
Essential ii-V-I chords.
Chromatic chord devices.
Rhythm and picking patterns.
Much more…

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Jazz Jam Skills

Solidify your jazz foundation through creativity.

Learn with creativity.
Jam over real standards.
Multiple jam tracks/tempos.
Always keep the form.
Much more…

The 30 Days Story

30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar was the first eBook I wrote and published back in 2011 when I was in transit between living in Brazil and living in the UK.

Designed to give you step-by-step guidance through 30 days of jazz guitar essentials, the eBook was updated in 2015 and turned into this course in 2021.

With an added workshop, and brand-new design, 30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar is your go to resource to begin or continue your jazz guitar journey.

I know you’ll love these fun, quick, & concise workouts as you explore all 3 levels in this course. Have fun leveling up your jazz soloing, comping, & vocabulary in this essential course.

30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar is for you if...

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Jazz Beginner

...you love listening to jazz on record and are ready to play authentic jazz on guitar.

Easy jazz chords.
Soloing devices for every level.
Essential chromatic vocabulary.

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Stuck in a Rut

...you play jazz guitar and need a push to get over a roadblock in your playing.

Reinforce jazz fundamentals.
Explore new jazz concepts.
Get new tunes under your belt.

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Jazz Jam Vets

...you play jazz and are looking for an organized approach to your studies.

3 levels of workouts.
90 full daily lessons.
You get 3 courses in 1.

What 30 Days Students Are Sayin'

"Matt, you're a pure genius. You summarized a complex concept in just a few words. Mille fois bravo!" - Ramy G.

"I love that you've put together a clear, concise path through the key elements of jazz guitar. This gets us up and running, and playing real jazz, right out of the starting gate. And your course review video is the best overview of the jazz guitar landscape I've ever seen. Your description of building a solid foundation and stacking up the components really clarified things. That made it seem doable. Thank you for that!" - Peter W.

"Your materials got me thorugh difficult times these past few months. The easy to access guides allowed me to fit guitar into some busy times and keep learning when time is short. Thank you!" - Rob J.

What You Get With 30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar

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3-Levels of Lessons

Multimedia lessons to make it easy to play no matter where you are in your development.

Level 1 - Beginners.
Level 2 - Intermediate Jazzers.
Level 3 - Jazz Jam Vets.
Much more…

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Support

Stuck? Not to worry, Matt has you covered with best-in-class player support.

Support 7 days a week.
Get answers directly from Matt.
IM, email, and chat options.
Much more…

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Supplementary Material

Learn new & essential concepts as you dig into essential jazz guitar building blocks.

Chord diagrams.
ii-V-I outlines and phrases.
Soloing vocabulary.
Much more…

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

Once you sign up, you have lifetime access to the course. Play at your own pace, there’s no deadline to finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have 24/7/365 lifetime access to the course.

What if I decide the course isn’t for me?

I’m happy to give you a refund within the first 30 days after your purchase date, no questions asked.

What skills will this course teach me?

30 Days to Better Jazz Guitar gives you the tools you need to sound like a real jazz guitarist over real jazz standards. You learn to solo, comp, and dive into essential jazz concepts and techniques. Everything you need to play jazz guitar with confidence is in this course.

What type of guitar do I need for this course?

You can use a nylon string, electric, or acoustic guitar for this course. Any guitar is cool, so go with what’s comfortable for you.

What do I do if I need help?

Contact Matt on the Help Page to receive expert support 7 days a week.

The MWG Experience

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Expertise

Benefit from Matt's lifetime of studying, performing, and teaching players of all experience levels.

Doctorate in Jazz Performance
25+ Years Teaching Guitar
2000+ Live Performances
8000+ Private Lessons Taught
2500+ Online Lessons Published

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Community

Discover a welcoming and encouraging community of guitarists just like yourself.

Welcoming Group of Guitarists
Friendly, Global Community
Encouragement From Your Peers
Learn From Fellow Players
Make Guitar Friends For Life

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Personalized

Reach your maximum potential on your own schedule with expert, personalized guidance.

Personal Learning Pathways
Tailored Ways to Learn
Options for Every Learning Style
Learn by Jamming with Matt
Unique Performance Guidance

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Create authentic jazz solos.
Easy jazz guitar chords.
Jazz soloing devices for every level.
Learn by playing real standards.

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