June 3/30/26 June 3/30/26

How to Play Like Wes Montgomery — A Beginner's Guide to Thumb Picking

Wes Montgomery didn't choose the thumb — circumstances did. This post breaks down the rest stroke and down stroke fundamentals at the heart of his iconic tone, and explains why beginners should start here before anything else.

June 11/4/25 June 11/4/25

Jazz Guitar for Beginners: Stop Sounding Random with 'Form Playing'

Have you ever felt like your jazz guitar solos, despite hitting all the right chord tones, sound disconnected or awkward? You might be practicing scales and arpeggios diligently, yet your playing feels like it’s floating aimlessly on top of the music rather than being part of it.

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