Ariel Posen Teams With Brett Papa For New Guitar Course
A guitar course from Ariel Posen & Brett Papa teaches songwriting, sounds & improv—50% off
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Collaboration Born In The Studio
Toronto-based guitarist Ariel Posen has joined forces with recording engineer Brett Papa to launch a new online guitar course this weekend. Announcing the project on Instagram, Posen explained, “I recently just made a course with my good pal, @brettpapa. We cover so much ground, and I feel like it’s a true gateway to exploring your true creative side and being yourself!” A series of studio snapshots accompanies the message, showing the pair dialing in amp tones, adjusting pedals and sharing riffs in a sunlit control room.
What’s Inside The Course
The curriculum spans the full creative workflow. Key modules include:
– Songwriting Foundations: exploring chord progressions, melodic phrasing and lyrical ideas.
– Part Development: sculpting complementary rhythm and lead lines for dynamic arrangements.
– Sound Crafting: fine-tuning amplifier settings, pedal chains and mic placement to achieve studio-ready tones.
– Improvisation Skills: breaking away from standard scales and creating musical motifs on the fly.
– Slide Guitar Essentials: mastering open tunings, slide technique and expressive vibrato.
Each lesson blends on-screen demonstrations with downloadable tabs, play-along tracks and behind-the-scenes commentary from both Posen and Papa. “We cover everything from creating songs, coming up with parts, getting sounds, improvising, some slide and so much more,” Posen noted in the course announcement.
Limited-time Discount
To celebrate the launch, enrollment is 50% off through the end of the weekend. Interested guitarists can register via the link in Posen’s Instagram bio or directly on his website. After the promotion period, pricing returns to standard levels—so early sign-up is encouraged.
From Debut Record To Digital Teaching
Posen’s musical journey includes a self-titled debut album released last autumn. In a past Instagram post he wrote, “self-titled, our debut record is now out everywhere that you listen to music! swipe for snippets of each tune and let us know you’re fave!” That project emerged from spontaneous studio sessions, echoing the collaborative spirit now behind his course with Papa.
He’s also known for sharing resources online—recently dropping a series of 20 custom kick/snare loops and running gear polls like a “trapped in a room with vintage Strats” quiz alongside @watchtower_guitars. These interactive moments have helped build a community around his transparent teaching style.
Why This Course Stands Out
While many online guitar classes focus strictly on technique, Posen and Papa’s program bridges musical creativity with practical studio know-how. Brett Papa, known for engineering indie and local band recordings, adds a production-centric perspective—guiding students through tracking methods, headphone mixes and basic home-studio setup.
This dual-teacher format ensures players not only learn how to craft riffs but also understand the recording process to capture ideas with professional clarity. The inclusion of play-along stems and direct feedback channels further differentiates this offering in the crowded online learning space.
A Path For Every Guitarist
Whether you’re dialing in your first electric tone or you’re a seasoned player refining songwriting chops, the course adapts to multiple skill levels. Structured feedback sessions and community forums allow students to ask questions, share clips and troubleshoot challenges in real time.
Your Next Steps
With the clock ticking on the half-price launch, now is the ideal moment to dive in. Sign up, plug in your instrument and explore modules at your own pace—whether on a desktop in your home studio or on a tablet in a living-room jam session. As Posen’s track record shows, this course can be the springboard for your next creative breakthrough.
take advantage of the 50% off offer before it expires this weekend, and join Ariel Posen and Brett Papa on a deep dive into songwriting, tone design and improvisation.
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