Mastering Gypsy Jazz Guitar with Paulus Schäfer

Unlock the Secrets of Gypsy Jazz with a Modern Master

Learn the unique techniques, phrasing, and musical expression of world-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist Paulus Schäfer. This exclusive one-time purchase course takes you from the foundational elements of gypsy jazz rhythm (la pompe) to advanced soloing and improvisation techniques — all broken down step-by-step by Paulus himself.

Whether you're a jazz guitarist looking to expand your skills or a passionate fan of the gypsy jazz tradition, this course offers lifetime access to professional instruction and personal insights from one of the genre’s leading voices.

What’s included:

High-quality video lessons with clear breakdowns
Play-along backing tracks
PDF transcriptions & tablature
Lifetime access – no subscription required
Take your playing to the next level — with one of gypsy jazz’s finest.

  • What's this thing called love

    2m 10s

    00:05 solo etude
    00:45 melody
    01:28 chord ideas
    teacher: Joost Zoeteman
    all tabs available in PDF

  • Swing 48

    1m 37s

    00:05 solo etude
    00:28 chord ideas
    00:50 melody
    01:14 basic chords
    teacher: Joost Zoeteman
    all tabs available in PDF

  • standard gypsy ending in D major

    46s

    00:05 variation 1
    00:20 variaton 2
    00:31 variation 3
    teacher: Joost zoeteman
    all tabs available in PDF

  • Paulus & Joost play and talks1: Minor Blues

    4m 8s

    In this series Paulus and Joost discuss various topics and perspectives on guitar playing. Watch, participate and learn the tricks of the trade on the spot. These lessons are loose and without tabs

    00:05 Minor Blues
    00:45 G-6 lick
    01:43 vibrato
    02:40 octaves Wes Montgomery style

  • Paulus & Joost play and talks 2: right hand, shuffle and more

    9m 27s

    In this series Paulus and Joost discuss various topics and perspectives on guitar playing. Watch, participate and learn the tricks of the trade on the spot. These lessons are loose and without tabs.

    00:05 right hand technique
    01:18 playing without an accompanying guitar
    04:19 gypsy shuffle

  • Paulus & Joost play and talk 3: La Pompe

    4m 43s

    0:05 right hand technique
    01:18 playing without an accompanying guitar
    04:19 gypsy shuffle

  • Minor 6 chords & inversions

    4m 48s

    Also learn to harmonize using diminished chords and learn the minor 6 pentatonic scale!
    tabs in PDF section

  • Lulu Swing - rhythm & play along

    2m 35s

    Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo on the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!

    rhythm with tab: 0:11
    play along: 00:54

  • Lulu Swing - theme solo guitar

    2m 34s

    Paulus plays the melody very freely, interpreting it in his own beautiful style. You can also watch licks from Paulus' performance!

    00:06 theme played freely by Paulus with TAB
    00:53whole song performance by Paulus
    teacher: Paulus Schäfer
    all tabs available in PDF

  • Limehouse Blues

    3m 19s

    00:06 theme, solo and ending|
    01.08 chords & rhythm
    02:12 play along
    Tabs in PDF

  • Les yeux noirs - rhythm & play along

    2m 4s

    Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo on the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!

    rhythm with tab: 0:11
    play along: 01:00
    teacher: Paulus Schäfer
    all tabs available in PDF

  • Learn this ending in C Major

    44s

    Learn this ending in C Major by Paulus, which you can use for every song in C major! Paulus is mixing chords and fast runs in which you can master. Tab available in PDF
    teacher: Paulus Schäfer

  • Intro - ending in D (Coquette)

    55s

    Learn this cool chord movement by Paulus which you can use and an intro or ending. Paulus uses this for Coquette, but you can use if for any song in the key of D!
    All tabs in PDF

  • Intro in time - turnaround in G

    1m 3s

    Learn this standard intro which you can use for almost every swing song in the key of G! This is based on a turnaround in G.
    all tabs in PDF
    teacher: Paulus Schäfer

  • I can't give you anything but love - solo guitar

    2m 33s

    Another song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!

    00:06 solo by Paulus with TAB
    00:48 whole song performance by Paulus
    teacher: Paulus Schäfer
    all tabs available in PDF

  • All of me - solo guitar

    51s

    Learn to play a guitar solo in the style of Paulus on one of the most famous songs "All of me". A song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!

  • All of me - ending in C major

    38s

  • All of me - rhythm and play along

    2m 28s

    Learn the rhythm and chords in the traditional gypsy way. And solo over the accompaniment played by Paulus to practice your solos!

  • Licks 2-5-1 in C major

    1m 35s

    In the key of C this is D-7 - G7 resolving to Cmaj7. Learn these licks and try to play them in other keys. That way you can use them everywhere!

  • Beginners lesson basic chords

    5m 55s

    00:25 major, minor 7 chords played from the A string
    01:50 major, minor 7 chords played from the low E string
    03:10 notes on the low E and A string
    03:44 sharp and flat notes

  • Indifference - Waltz

    5m 42s

    Learn the classic Musette Waltz "Indifference". One of the most played waltzes, also on gypsy guitar. Then practice it with guitar accompaniment from Paulus!
    00:05 sologuitar
    02:45 play along
    all tabs in PDF

  • Djangology rhythm guitar

    2m 15s

  • Djangoloy - theme solo guitar

    2m 13s

    Learn to play the melody and solo of Djangoly. Paulus plays the melody very freely, interpreting it in his own beautiful style. You can also watch licks from Paulus' performance!

  • Coquette rhythm guitar

    2m 20s

  • Coquette - solo guitar

    2m 22s

    Learn to play a guitar solo in the style of Paulus on the song Coquette. Another song that always appears in gypsy jams! Also watch Paulus' performance!

  • Blues for Ike

    1m 22s