Why the Wes Line Feels Forced Before It Feels Natural
When the Wes Line from the Functional Diagonal Approach (FDA) feels mechanical rather than musical, it is a signal that the ear has not yet internalized the structure. This post explains why that gap is normal, what Junewon Choi teaches about bridging technical vocabulary and personal sound, and what to practice next.
How to Transfer a Jazz Line from the Wes Line to the Django Line
When you find a line that works on the Wes Line, how do you play the same phrase on the Django Line? This post examines how Wes Montgomery extended lines across diagonal structures and what that means for your own fretboard vocabulary.