A simple, yet extremely effective warm-up exercise that focuses your technique, improves your time feel, clarifies your intonation…all while training your ears.
How to break down and practice what you transcribe (13 lessons)
Think all those players you admire became great by reading out of transcription and pattern books? Guess again.
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?
Four – Lesson 4: Triplets, Triads and Half-Step Resolutions
A constant-triplet-through-the-changes exercise.
Four – Lesson 3: Descending Minor 7th Chord Progression
Topics covered include: Articulation, Accent points: targeting notes, Working over the descending-by-half-step minor 7th chord progression