Unlocking New Musical Pathways: The Power of Transcribing a Second Time
Something magical happens when you return to a solo you previously transcribed.
October 2020 Transcription Challenge – Vincent Herring on “Have You Met Miss Jones”
Vincent’s tone is buttery and buzzy. His rendition of the melody, his bluesy-bebop, motivically-balanced solo, and the arrangement’s groove make this an ideal vehicle to study this “must-know” standard.
Getting the Most From Transcribing: Details Make the Difference, Metronome Challenges, and the Benefits of Small, Loopable Phrases
Jo graciously allowed me to knit-pick his amazing work—4 choruses of Joshua Redman’s “Jig-a-Jug” solo in 12 keys!—to highlight challenging metronome practices and important details that will help develop your time-feel and groove.
Why Transcribing and Technique Practice Are Not Mutually Exclusive (and How to Practice Both at the Same Time)
Transcribing and technique practice are not mutually exclusive. You can—and should—use a transcribed solo to address all aspects of your playing.
Transcribing in Real Time: Hot House
Probably one of the most-quoted bebop melodies of all time—and a perfect compliment to the recent lessons on minor II Vs.
Transcribing in Real Time: Step-By-Step How I Learn a Solo By Ear (Chris Potter on “Everything Happens to Me”)
I walk you through my exact transcribing process, in real time, so you can hear exactly what I’m taking from the material.
How to Transcribe a Fast Lick (that seems too fast to figure out)
Think you can’t transcribe? Think you can’t transcribe fast lines? Sure you can.
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.
Case study: How to apply what you transcribe
In these 3 videos you’ll learn how to break down a Stan Getz solo, extract juicy musical nuggets, and apply them to your playing.
Transcribing 101
In this video I break down my process for transcribing.
Unlocking New Musical Pathways: The Power of Transcribing a Second Time
Something magical happens when you return to a solo you previously transcribed.