We must constantly fight information overwhelm. What should we play? When should we play it? Where (on the horn) should we execute the idea? Here’s an exercise that’s great for crushing the urge to noodle mindlessly over a tune.
What Learning Languages Can Teach You About Learning Jazz
My good friend, jazz drummer Justin Varnes, on why “transcribing” is your ally in learning the jazz language.
Get a Full-Range Subtone Like Stan Getz (The Darth Vader Trick)
Want a full-range subtone that sounds like Stan Getz? Try this technique.
In the Car with Chris Potter – Bad Guys
If you’re skipping this step, transcribing will never have the full effect on you that it could.
Watch Rafael Navarro Make Me a Custom Mouthpiece
Watch a professional mouthpiece maker craft a mouthpiece for me.
Subtle Nuances Give You That Pro Sound
I’ll show you how I use mini grace notes, lack of vibrato, direct-attack (vs. bending), pre-hearing intervals, and more, to get a polished sound.
How To Practice Classical Etudes (for Jazz Purposes)
Ever wonder how to practice etudes? As a jazz musician, what should you pay the most attention to?
The Holy Grail of Practice Tempos
This one lesson revolutionized my playing more than anything else. Ever.
In the Car with Cannonball Adderley – Stars Fell on Alabama
In this episode I discuss Cannonball Adderley’s performance on the ballad “Stars Fell on Alabama”. While driving, of course.
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