guitarist & EDUCATOR

TROY DOWNWARD

Connect the Pentatonic Shapes Across the Entire Neck

A practical and structured system for guitarists who know the shapes… but can’t connect them.

About

As a first-call sideman, Troy has has shared the stage across the country with some of Australia’s most celebrated artists, including Tina Arena, Daryl Braithwaite, Cody Simpson, Russell Morris, Tim Rogers, Dannii Minogue, Kate Ceberano, and Paul Grabowsky.

Beyond the stage, Troy has played in many of the country’s biggest musical theatre productions, such as Moulin Rouge!, &Juliet, Billy Elliot, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hairspray, Beautiful, and The Book of Mormon. His musical versatility extends to orchestral performances, with regular appearances alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

As a dedicated session musician, Troy has recorded guitars for countless artists, including newly founded Indie band 'Tekoa' with over 50 million plays on Spotify.

What Students Are Saying

"I was feeling stuck learning too much theory and not enough of what actually matters in real music. I don’t have years to move slowly step-by-step, so I was looking for something more direct and practical. Troy’s content immediately stood out because he’s a real working musician who plays live, not just someone talking about guitar. Learning his licks is helping me build real musical vocabulary, and the challenging material is genuinely pushing my playing to the next level."

"Troy's lessons had an immediate impact on my playing and I reached out for private lessons. I was blown away. He’s super patient and knows how to layer each lesson to build upon foundational principles to set you free to discover your own music. His Patreon is equally impressive and helpful, not to mention that he’s cultivated a great guitar community that will take your playing to another level. Whether taking private lessons or subscribing to his Patreon, Troy always offers practical and creative lessons to take your playing to a higher level."