Black Music Appreciation Month

Celebrating Our Black Artists & Educators

In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month, we’re paying tribute to the visionaries, trailblazers, and storytellers whose creativity has defined—and continues to redefine—the heartbeat of modern music. From the earliest Delta blues to the electrifying pulse of funk, soul, jazz, and beyond, these genres owe their power and soul to generations of Black artists whose artistry shaped our sonic landscape.

Limited-Edition Course Bundle Offer

We’ve curated 12 inspiring courses led by Black educators into one limited-edition collection. Whether you’re a seasoned six-string veteran or a hungry beginner craving deeper context, this bundle delivers.

🕰️ Historical Foundations

Trace the roots of American music with Robert Jones’s Blues Traditions and Keb’ Mo’s Americana Roots: Origin, then travel across the globe for an exotic experience with Zoumana Diarra’s West African Guitar Guidebook.

🎼 Iconic Styles & Techniques

Groove with Andrew Ford’s Motown Bass Survival Guide, master jazz voicings with Mark Whitfield’s The Soul of Jazz or Henry Johnson’s Jazz Expressions, and absorb the swagger of Rory Ronde’s Soul Jazz Signature Guidebook.

🎶 Modern Expression & Soloing

Plug in and let Jackie Venson’s Electric Joy spark your creativity, power through Carl Burnett’s Funk Guitar Survival Guide, and conquer signature leads with Tony MacAlpine’s high-octane approach.

🎸 Deep Blues Immersion

Feel every note of emotion and expand your soloing horizons with Kirk Fletcher’s TrueHeart Blues: Soloing, and dig in deep with Larry McCray’s Bridging The Blues, unlocking phrasing that resonates with authenticity.