10 Levels Of Fusion

What’s it about?

Fusion is known for wild licks and tension-filled lines, with players that bend well-established rules to their will. Josh Meader is such a player, and in this Masterclass, he breaks down the must-know facets of fusion, one level at a time.

In each chapter, you will encounter a different concept, taught by Josh in each level's introduction lesson. There’s a primer lick to ease into things, an improvised lick that shows you Josh’s natural approach, and a “challenge” lick designed to help you apply your new skills. For chapters five and ten you are met with a solo, each laced with Josh’s jazz-inspired flavours, eye-wateringly fast legato and smooth execution.

To cement the basics of each concept, you are also given exercises in chapters one to four, and six to ten. With additional backing track lessons and a PDF guide, this Masterclass scales up like the rungs of a ladder, giving you a clear path to the essential skills and knowledge of fusion. 

What will I learn in each chapter?

Chapter 01 - Breaking Pentatonics

Understand how Josh incorporates modal extensions into pentatonic playing and the melodic “spice” they bring.

Note: this level also features a breakdown of the backing track

Chapter 02 - Diatonic Triads

How to use triads and 7th arpeggios to access a more colourful palette.

Chapter 03 - Diatonic Fourths

Tap into the style of Holdsworth and Gambale with wider intervallic phrases.

Chapter 04 - Legato

Take a technical focus and see how Josh taps into the textures offered by the skill, taking both arpeggiated and chromatic approaches.

Chapter 05 - Solo 01

Integrate the ideas from previous chapters with a “pit stop” solo.

Chapter 06 - Modal Shifting

Focus on a small part of the track, and learn how to switch modes while sticking to the same root note.

Note: this level also features a breakdown of the backing track used for chapter 06-10

Chapter 07 - Melodic Minor

Get to grips with melodic minor scale, an important staple of fusion that pushes things into new harmonic territory.

Chapter 08 - Tapping

Take a harmonic break and look at Govan-eqsue tapping which uses string skipping, chromaticism, and some more familiar pentatonics.

Chapter 09 - Side Slipping

Move an inside shape up and down in semitones to play tension-filled lines. 

Chapter 10 - Solo 02

Technical prowess and wild harmonic approaches come together in a tidal wave of notes. A solo you can tackle over time.

Who’s it for?

This is for players looking to dive into the colourful waters of fusion, but don’t know where to start. It’s also for players who want to elevate an established fusion arsenal and add that extra fire punch. This is for players who dare.