Davide Schachter
About
Davide Schachter is a professional jazz guitarist and educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Music and Music Education, classical conservatory training, and extensive jazz performance experience in Europe and the United States.
He studied jazz improvisation through private study and clinics with John Scofield, Jim Hall, Bruce Foreman, and Tomaso Lama, and received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he graduated later on. He has performed at major international jazz festivals and iconic venues such as Lincoln Center (NYC) and The 55 Bar, and collaborated with artists including Salvatore Bonafede, Gene Jackson, Jimmy Greene, Alex Sipiagin, Joel Frahm, Walter Smith III, among others.
Lessons focus on:
Jazz harmony and fretboard mastery
Improvisation and jazz language
Comping, rhythm, and time feel
Jazz standards and stylistic interpretation
Online lessons are structured, personalized, and ideal for serious beginners, intermediate players, and advanced students seeking authentic jazz training.
Teaching Style
This online jazz guitar course is designed for students who want to develop a strong foundation in jazz harmony, improvisation, and rhythm, while learning to play jazz standards with confidence and musical understanding.
Lessons are taught one-on-one and tailored to each student’s level and goals, combining structured instruction with real-world performance experience. Drawing from classical training, jazz studies, and decades of professional performance, lessons focus on both technical clarity and musical expression.
Topics Covered Include:
Jazz harmony and chord–scale relationships
Fretboard knowledge and voice leading
Improvisation techniques and jazz language
Comping styles and rhythm guitar
Swing feel, phrasing, and time
Jazz standards and repertoire development
Students learn how to practice effectively, understand jazz theory in a practical way, and apply concepts directly to music.
This course is suitable for:
Beginners with basic guitar skills interested in jazz
Intermediate players seeking better improvisation and harmony
Advanced students refining style and musical depth
All lessons are conducted with clear demonstrations, guided practice, and personalized feedback.
Curriculum
Teaching Method
My teaching approach is student-centered and practical, combining jazz theory with real musical application. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, level, and musical interests—whether that’s learning standards, improving improvisation, understanding harmony, or developing strong time feel and phrasing.
I focus on:
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Learning jazz through songs and standards
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Connecting theory directly to the fretboard
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Developing improvisation through ear training, transcription, and guided exercises
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Building solid rhythm, comping skills, and chord vocabulary
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Encouraging creative expression while maintaining strong fundamentals
Students are given clear practice strategies and materials after each lesson so they can make steady progress between sessions.
Recommended materials depend on the student’s level, but may include:
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The Real Book (C edition)
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Jazz Guitar Harmony – Ted Greene
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Time For The Future, Polyrhythm In Harmony - Brett Willmott
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Book of Harmony Theory And Voicing - Brett Willmott
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A Modern Method for Guitar – William Leavitt
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Transcriptions of recordings by artists such as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Grant Green
I also provide custom exercises, PDFs, backing tracks, and listening assignments tailored to each student.
Credentials & Affiliations
Credentials and Affiliations
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B.A. in Professional Music and Music Education
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Trained jazz guitarist with formal study in jazz harmony, improvisation, and performance
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Professional performance experience at major jazz venues including Lincoln Center and The 55th Bar
