My review of our June challenge. Loved hearing some improvising from everyone. Nice work!
Listening Lab: Joe Henderson – Recorda Me – The Sound of Natural 6 On Minor and Using Minor Triads In Colorful Ways
We’ll explore the ways Joe’s melody and solo describe the harmony, and take inspiration for some fresh ways to re-purpose minor triads to create colorful melodic lines.
Open Masterclass: Reviewing Member Submissions Of Bob Reynolds’ Solo On “Industry Rule”
My review of our May transcription challenge. Excellent work!
The Philosophy of 60 Bpm
Using 60 BPM doesn’t mean only practicing slowly, it’s all about your relationship to the pulse.
Applying a Flat 9, Flat 13 Lick to Three Standards
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to tackle the most important (and often least practiced) part of learning new vocabulary – application. We’ll apply the lick over three tunes – Autumn Leaves, Oleo, and There is No Greater Love.
Solo Analysis – Bob Brookmeyer’s Solo on “I’ll Remember April”
An in-depth solo analysis of our most recent Transcription Challenge. We’ll cover how Brookmeyer anticipates chord changes, uses enclosures and guide tone lines in his improvisation, and we’ll highlight some great ii-V vocabulary to steal.
Open Masterclass: Reviewing Member Submissions of Bob Brookmeyer’s Solo on “I’ll Remember April”
My reviews of our April transcription challenge. Glad so many people embraced a difficult challenge!
Listening Lab: Bebop in the Groove
A look into ways of mixing bebop and blues elements into a more funk/rock context.
Recording a Funk-Rock Power Sax Solo
Some screaming altissimo lines and a lot of takes to arrive at this one. Let’s dig into the process!
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