Transcription Challenges
Bob offers Virtual Studio members specific feedback on their playing by reviewing submissions to the monthly challenge. You can learn a lot simply by absorbing the answers, suggestions, and lesson recommendations given to others. Jump into the current challenge, or a previous challenge to dive into the nuances of your favorite tune!
"Thanks Bob, great review. Very interesting to see and listen to the feedback you give to everyone."
—Mounir
Current Challenge
April 2022 — Michael Brecker — In A Sentimental Mood
Previous Challenges
2022
January 2022
Charlie Parker
Blues for Alice
February 2022
Bob Reynolds
Blues for Alice with a Backbeat
March 2022
Snarky Puppy
Tio Macaco
2021
Bob Reynolds
Our Day Will Come
January 2021
Chris Potter
El Morocco
Feburary 2021
March 2021
Stan Getz
Stella by Starlight
April 2021
Bob Brookmeyer
I'll Remember April
May 2021
Bob Reynolds
Bebop Groove on "Industry Rule"
June 2021
Implementing a ii V Lick into a Solo
July 2021
Joe Henderson
Recorda Me
August 2021
Recorda Me (Bob or You)
September 2021
Arnett Cobb & Antonio Hart
September in the Rain
October 2021
Branford Marsalis
Roxanne
November 2021
Sonny Stitt
Night Letter (I IV V Shuffle Blues)
December 2021
Sonny Stitt
Soul Shack (Medium "Jazz" Blues)