Starting Jazz Guitar? Here’s Who You Must Listen to First (Feat. Wes Montgomery)
Wes Montgomery is the clearest starting point for anyone entering jazz guitar. His melodic clarity, harmonic depth, and iconic octave style form the perfect foundation for understanding the entire lineage of jazz guitar masters.
Stop 'Practicing' and Start 'Playing': The Most Important Mindset Shift for Jazz Guitar Growth
Many beginners fall into the trap of practicing drills endlessly—scales, chromatic exercises, arpeggios—without ever truly playing music. This article reframes your mindset: your practice room is not a gym, it’s a stage. Learn why playing full songs, even imperfectly, is the fastest and most joyful path to becoming a real musician.
Master Jazz Guitar Scales: The Beginner's Guide to the 'Diagonal Form’
Most beginners get lost memorizing endless scale blocks. This post introduces the simple “skip a string, same shape” diagonal form that frees you from boxed positions and helps you see the fretboard as a fluid, connected pathway.