Decoding Rhythm Changes: Raw Blues Instinct and the Genius of Jim Hall
As you advance in jazz guitar, you realize the ultimate mastery lies in duality. It’s about knowing when to unleash a relentless, raw blues attack over blistering Rhythm Changes, and when to cool the room down with the intellectual, spacious comping pioneered by Jim Hall. Learn how to equip yourself with both fire and ice.
More Than Technique: Finding the "Blues" and the Art of Storytelling
George Benson, arguably the most technically gifted guitarist in history, understood that technique is not the same as "soul." He famously couldn't replicate Grant Green's unique time feel. From the importance of the Blues foundation to the psychoacoustic strategy of tuning slightly sharp (442Hz), learn why playing "music" matters more than playing notes.