In this lesson, I’ll show you how to tackle the most important (and often least practiced) part of learning new vocabulary – application. We’ll apply the lick over three tunes – Autumn Leaves, Oleo, and There is No Greater Love.
By Bob 8 Comments

By Bob 8 Comments
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to tackle the most important (and often least practiced) part of learning new vocabulary – application. We’ll apply the lick over three tunes – Autumn Leaves, Oleo, and There is No Greater Love.
By Bob 9 Comments
An in-depth solo analysis of our most recent Transcription Challenge. We’ll cover how Brookmeyer anticipates chord changes, uses enclosures and guide tone lines in his improvisation, and we’ll highlight some great ii-V vocabulary to steal.
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My reviews of our April transcription challenge. Glad so many people embraced a difficult challenge!
By Bob
A look into ways of mixing bebop and blues elements into a more funk/rock context.
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Some screaming altissimo lines and a lot of takes to arrive at this one. Let’s dig into the process!
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My review of our short and sweet march Transcription Challenge. Nice work, all!