Learn to Play Beautiful, Authentic Bossa Nova Guitar - Step by Step
Discover how to play the irresistible rhythms, rich chords, and beautiful progressions of bossa nova, starting with the fundamentals and building toward more sophisticated playing.
Everything You Need to Play Authentic Bossa Nova Guitar
Whether you're completely new to bossa nova or ready to take your playing further, this course gives you a clear, step-by-step path to mastering this beautiful Brazilian guitar style.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Play authentic bossa nova rhythms β Develop the coordination, syncopation, and rhythmic feel that make this music so captivating.
- Master those beautiful, jazzy chords β Learn the rich harmonies and essential chord progressions that define the bossa nova sound.
- Navigate the fretboard with confidence β Understand chord diagrams, lead sheets, and how to find the chords you need.
- Go beyond basic accompaniment β Explore more sophisticated rhythms, chord melody arrangements, and Brazilian guitar techniques.
- Make the music your own β Learn to improvise and create your own bossa nova variations.
From your first bossa rhythm to more advanced musical ideas, you'll have the lessons, exercises, guitar tabs, and play-alongs to guide you.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Scot Taber, professional guitarist, lifelong music educator, and founder of The Versatile Guitarist.
I've spent decades teaching guitar, and one of my greatest passions is helping students discover the incredible versatility of the nylon-string guitar.
Bossa nova is one of my favorite styles because it combines irresistible rhythms with beautiful, sophisticated harmonies. In this course, I'll guide you from your very first bossa rhythm to the chords, techniques, and musical ideas that bring this wonderful Brazilian style to life.
Your Roadmap to Playing Bossa Nova Guitar
Over 70 step-by-step lessons organized into six modules, taking you from your first bossa rhythm to sophisticated Brazilian guitar playing.
Module 1 β Building Your Foundation
Develop essential right- and left-hand techniques, learn your first bossa chords, and prepare to play authentic rhythms.
Module 2 β Finding the Bossa Nova Groove
Discover syncopation, bass patterns, and the five steps that bring the classic bossa nova rhythm to life.
Module 3 β Beyond the Basics
Expand your chord vocabulary, understand anticipation, and learn essential progressions used throughout bossa nova.
Module 4 β Advanced Bossa Nova Concepts
Explore richer chords, Brazilian rhythmic variations, improvisation, and chord melody arrangements including Autumn Leaves.
Module 5 β Practice & Play-Alongs
Put your skills into action with 21 guided play-along videos and tabs, plus an Autumn Leaves chord melody play-along.
Module 6 β Bonus Learning Materials
Reinforce your progress with additional exercises, practice aids, and supplementary learning resources.
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WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THIS BOSSA COURSE:
LESSON VIDEOS
Learn bossa nova guitar through clear, step-by-step video lessons that build your skills progressively. From your first bossa rhythm to sophisticated chords and arrangements, you'll always know what to practice next.
PDF WORKBOOK & GUIDES
Follow along with the 75-page Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond Workbook, packed with fully notated exercises, guitar tabs, and practice drills. Plus, get helpful guides like 5 Steps to the Bossa and Memorizing the Fretboard to reinforce your skills as you progress.
PLAY-ALONGS
Bring your guitar tabs to life with scrolling play-along videos and a built-in metronome to help you stay in rhythm. Practice exercises and songs at your own pace, slowing things down as you learn and speeding up as your confidence grows.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond with confidence. If you're not completely satisfied, simply contact me within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked.
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What Bossa Nova Students Are Saying
Hear from guitarists learning with Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond.
Very important lesson and easy to understand. Thanks, Scot, for your work! Bossa is very fun to play when you know the fretboard and the notes.
Jean Paquin
Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond student
This module, along with those leading up to it at the end of Module 2, where you talk about chord shapes and learning the bass notes of the keyboard in this way have really made all of this start to click for me. Thanks, Scot! This Bossa series is awesome!
Ty Agens
Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond student
This would have been close to impossible to get right without your methodical step-by-step approach.
Brian Lewis
Bossa Nova Basics & Beyond student