The Formula

The Formula

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Learn the Conti approach to advanced reharmonization of your chord melody arrangements to achieve a pro-level sound.  Considered by many pro guitarists and pianists as the “go to” resource on the subject, this is another best seller now enhanced with 6 hours of high impact video.

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Learn The Formula, the Conti approach to advanced reharmonization of your chord melodies to achieve pro-level sound.  Considered by many pro guitarists and pianists as the “go to” resource on the subject, this is another best seller now enhanced with 6 hours of DVD video! First, Conti reduces what is generally viewed as highly complex subject matter to a handful of quickly comprehensible guidelines. Next, through a series of examples, Robert clearly demonstrates his Formula to create the reharmonized pro-level arrangements as seen in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, the Play Pro Chord Melody Today DVD Series and his Signature Chord Melody Arrangement books.  Learn his methodology and you’ll be amazed when you hear the results you’ll begin to accomplish very quickly.

The Formula – Disc One – 4 Hours

Conti teaches The Formula! Then he presents 4 SOLID HOURS of the “How To Nuts & Bolts” with numerous ideas and examples. Within the first few chapters of this Book and DVD, any upper level intermediate student will learn exactly how to begin creating stunning Pass, Peterson and Tatum type substitutions and reharmonizations for any standard, simply by learning Conti’s Formula to manipulate the most basic elements of harmony with ease.

The Formula – Disc Two – 2 Hours

Robert spends ANOTHER 2 HOURS to present the viewer with 3 full length songs that further demonstrate real world applications of the methodology he taught on Disc One. You’ll soon understand why thousands of savvy jazz guitarists and pianists rank The Formula! as the ultimate methodology book on the subject of reharmonization.

We are frequently asked the difference between The Formula and The Chord Melody Assembly Line. Simply, The Formula teaches more advanced concepts in reharmonization.  If you’re just starting out with wanting to create chord melodies from a lead sheet or fake book, start with The Chord Melody Assembly Line instead.

The Formula Includes:

  • Full size 8.5″ x 11″ Booklet
  • Two DVD set totaling 6 Hours of high quality instruction from Robert Conti
  • Easy to read chord grids for every note
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John Payne - Rockwall, TX
John Payne - Rockwall, TX
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5/5
Over the years I've learned, memorized and performed many songs but it was only after reading your Harmonic Protocol that I now understand how to approach reharmonizing a song in a harmonically rich jazz idiom. Incredible breakthrough for me -- thanks again to you. Of course, still a long way to go ...
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3 years ago
Tony Silber - Seaford, Australia
Tony Silber - Seaford, Australia
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Amazing stuff- secrets unlocked!

4 years ago
Al Owens - Bogart, GA
Al Owens - Bogart, GA
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I recently purchased three of your chord melody books. Along with that I received your CD Comin' on Strong, DAMN!!!! Excellent!! I'm a huge fan of Jonny Smith. Jimmy Bruno also. Their playing is so clean. Johnny is spotless. So are you. That's quite an elite group you are in. I'm in China for the ne...
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6 years ago
Xavier Altimiras - Sacramento, CA
Xavier Altimiras - Sacramento, CA
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I have been playing jazz guitar for the last fifteen years. Always trying to sit down in front of my real book and trying to play chord melody over my favourite tunes. I have found so many challenges and I've never been able to sound like Wes or Pass. After fifteen years I bought the Chor...
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6 years ago
Brannon - Tennessee
Brannon - Tennessee
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I have Since I fell For You, the chord melody DVD, and I recently purchused and completed the Formula dvd/book. It's amazing what I can now do. It took me a while, but I wrote my own chord-melody of When I Fall In Love, it's so gratifying knowing how professional it sounds, and how I know I have Con...
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6 years ago
Joel Pipkin - Plano, TX
Joel Pipkin - Plano, TX
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I'm a professional guitarist and music teacher.  I have played classical guitar since I was 8 years old.  Flamenco since I was 21 and Jazz for the last 4 years or so. I'm 31 now. Robert Conti is my Jazz teacher.  He is the only teacher I have had that I haven't actually met (that's how good his teac...
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6 years ago
Hinton Al Owens - Bogart, GA
Hinton Al Owens - Bogart, GA
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Hi, Saturday afternoon I received my source code book four "The Formula" in the mail. Wow! After reviewing just the first two lessons (about an hour), I picked a tune (Autumn In New York) out of my fake book and began reharmonizing using what I had learned from just the first two lessons. I can't be...
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6 years ago
Joe Megna - Little River, SC
Joe Megna - Little River, SC
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Just wanted to say thanks for your amazing chord melody teaching method. I've tried so many other methods but none can come close to yours. You make it so easy to understand how to make an arrangement and not play exercises. Thanks for giving a 25% discount, I'm using it to purchase a number of your...
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6 years ago
Robert Morales - Whittier, CA
Robert Morales - Whittier, CA
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You are absolutely amazing! Four months ago I was still playing simple chords - now I'm playing What a Wonderful World and Georgia - I've not only impressed myself, but my friends are all wondering where I learned these cool chord arrangements. Don't worry - I've told them all about you and this w...
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6 years ago
Frank Santelia - Morrisville, NC
Frank Santelia - Morrisville, NC
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I am one of his best customers. I have ordered several of his lesson DVDs. I find them not only instructive but fantastic chords along with the melodies. Conti, in my book is the greatest.

6 years ago
Bob Dorris - Pembroke Pines, FL
Bob Dorris - Pembroke Pines, FL
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I just thought I'd let you know that the Formula DVDs are terrific. Seeing and listening are just so much better than reading for me. I'm ordering the Jazz Lines today.

6 years ago
Mark Stefani - Tualatin, OR
Mark Stefani - Tualatin, OR
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The Formula delivers like nothing you've ever come across, clearly in a league of its own!

6 years ago

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Free Like Youtube? Not Even close

YouTube’s free lessons are fragments — designed to keep you watching, never quite getting there.
This is different.
One complete solo over A-Train, full length video and transcription included. Robert’s goal is your progress, not your attention.