My good friend, jazz drummer Justin Varnes, on why “transcribing” is your ally in learning the jazz language.
Favorite Phrases 02: Blues Lick in ‘A’ (from a Tour Bus)
An upbeat blues lick recorded from the back of the John Mayer tour bus.
Favorite Phrases 01: Classic Charlie Parker ii-V7 Lick
A classic Charlie Parker lick played burning-fast, medium, and slow.
How to Think Visually About II-V-I’s: A Lick to Know in All 12 Keys
The lick that made the II-V-I progression “click” in my head for the first time. This is a “must-know” in 12 keys lick.