June 3/27/26 June 3/27/26

Ditch the Scales: Voicing-Centric Improvisation and Upper Structures

Still trying to calculate modes on the fly while soloing? It's time to stop over-analyzing. Discover why advanced jazz guitarists rely on functional voicing connections and Upper Structure Triads instead of rigid scale blocks to create fluid, spontaneous melodic lines.

June 1/15/26 June 1/15/26

Thinking in Context: How to Name Upper Structure Chords

When playing an upper structure, is it the shell voicing or a new chord? Learn why functionality and voice leading matter more than names.

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