Garrett Ortego Music Lessons Garrett Ortego Music Lessons

Curriculum

Building Blocks

Essential patterns and concepts that build the foundation for your playing. Master Number Circles, the Power Cell, and the Stair Cell to create a more connected understanding of the fretboard.

Number Circles

Understand intervals, visualize relationships, and organize the fretboard through the number system.

3 Lessons
Number Circles

Number Circles

Building Blocks • Introduction
Number Circle Play-Along #1

Number Circle Play-Along #1

Building Blocks • Guided Play-Along
Number Circle Play-Along #2

Number Circle Play-Along #2

Building Blocks • Guided Play-Along

The Power Cell

Learn the essential four-note shape, then reinforce it through guided play-along applications.

3 Lessons
The Power Cell

The Power Cell

Building Blocks • Introduction
Power Cell Play-Along #1

Power Cell Play-Along #1

Building Blocks • Guided Play-Along
Power Cell Play-Along #2

Power Cell Play-Along #2

Building Blocks • Guided Play-Along

The Stair Cell

Connect positions with a movable three-note pattern and build greater fluency across the neck.

3 Lessons
The Stair Cell

The Stair Cell

Building Blocks • Introduction

Stair Cell Play-Along #1

Building Blocks • Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Stair Cell Play-Along #2

Building Blocks • Coming Soon

Coming Soon