If working with a metronome on beats 2 & 4 is giving you trouble (as it does for all at first), start here.
Practice Your Execution With This Coltrane Changes Exercise
A practical way to improve your time while getting comfortable with a challenging set of chord changes.
Using “Anthropology” (rhythm changes) as a launchpad for practicing improvisation [7 lessons]
There’s a pile of great material to unlock in this Charlie Parker classic (based on “Rhythm” Changes).
Why 2 & 4 Are Important (and Should You Tap Your Foot?)
Why feel 2 & 4 (vs. 1 & 3) and what you should know about tapping your foot.
How to Come up with New Rhythmic Ideas When Improvising
A few simple ideas that will get you out of your “always starting phrases on 1” rut.
How to use one phrase to improve your technique, articulation, time feel, mental focus, and more
Be a fly-on-the-wall during a lesson I had with a young saxophonist. Learn how to harvest a TON of material from ONE phrase.
The Holy Grail of Practice Tempos
This one lesson revolutionized my playing more than anything else. Ever.
Getting Started with Odd Meters
An introduction to playing in odd meters. Geared toward advanced players but worth watching at any experience level.
How to Play Over Fast Tempos
A simple technique for dealing with fast tunes.