Are You Just Memorizing Shapes? How to Truly Understand the Fretboard with Chord Degrees
Jazz guitar doesn’t have to be an endless memorization game.
By learning to see chords as degrees and functions—rather than shapes—you can finally understand how harmony works across the fretboard and start playing with clarity and intention.
How to Start Self-Taught Jazz Guitar: A 3-Step Method to Master Your First 'Real Book' Tune
Feeling lost when opening the Real Book? Many guitarists jump straight into chords or melodies without truly understanding the tune’s structure. This three-step approach—focusing on melody, bass, and shell voicings—shows how to internalize any jazz standard from the inside out.