Theory

• Deep genre analysis: blues, jazz, metal, funk, fusion

• Swing feel, shuffle feel, and groove placement

• Understanding advanced harmony

Practical Skills

• Jazz comping & chord extensions

• Blues soloing & phrasing

• Metal techniques (palm muting, speed picking)

• Odd-time signatures (5/4, 7/8)

• Hybrid picking & advanced picking patterns

Band Participation

• Genre-based rehearsals

• Play genre-specific rhythm & lead parts

Studio Experience

• Record multi-genre guitar tracks

• Edit and produce guitar tracks using DAW

Certification Parameters

• Competent performance in 3 genres

• Clean odd-time playing

• Strong musical expression

Exam Pattern

• Theory (20)

• Practical (50)

• Genre performance (30)