MasterClass - Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar

Find the heart of your sound
With 10 Grammys and almost 50 years on stage, Carlos teaches you his spiritual take on playing guitar. Learn how he weaves emotion, artistic expression, and musical styles from across the world to create a sound that transcends genre and connects with audiences. Join Carlos in his studio as he breaks down his process note by note-so you can discover the soul of your sound.

Lesson Plan

01 - Introduction
02 - Practice as Musical Offering
03 - Going Inside the Note
04 - Finding Your Sound
05 - A Global Music Rolodex
06 - Learning From the Blues
07 - Opening Your Ears to Rhythm
08 - Melody Is Supreme
09 - The Music Beyond the Page
10 - Leading and Playing in a Band
11 - Playing Live: Connecting With the Listener
12 - Guitars, Amps and Sustain
13 - Continuing Your Transformation
14 - Bonus: Techniques
15 - Bonus: Wisdom to Live By
16 - Bonus: Music as Language