June 4/17/26 June 4/17/26

Jazz Guitar Upper Structures: Where Advanced Harmony Really Comes From

Upper structures, melodic minor modes, Bird Blues — advanced harmony isn't a separate world. It traces back to specific musicians and recordings. This guide explains where these concepts came from and how to study them the right way.

June 4/15/26 June 4/15/26

Jazz Guitar Improvisation Tips: How Transcription Connects Everything You've Learned

Shell voicings, drop 2, II–V–I — you've learned the concepts separately. Transcription is what connects them. This guide explains why analyzing real solos (like Benson on Billie's Bounce) reveals how jazz harmonic vocabulary actually works in practice.

June 1/16/26 June 1/16/26

Beyond Scales: Forward Motion, Chromaticism, and Targeting

"Why did he play that natural 4th?" A common question from advancing players. The answer lies in shifting your perspective from static theory to dynamic movement. Discover why there are strictly no "wrong" notes—only notes waiting to resolve—and how to use Forward Motion to liberate your solos from rigid scale patterns.

June 1/16/26 June 1/16/26

Analyzing the 'Bones' of Bebop Melodies (Donna Lee)

How to find the structural 'bones' inside complex Bebop heads. We analyze how Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery target chord tones.

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