How Wes Montgomery Actually Read the Fretboard
Most players trying to learn from Wes Montgomery start with the octaves. That's the imitation. This is what was actually happening underneath.
How to Build a Jazz Guitar Practice Routine in 10-Minute Blocks
Discover how to structure your daily jazz guitar practice using manageable 10-minute blocks. Learn why breaking out of box shapes and listening to voice leading will transform how you navigate the fretboard.
Bridging Fretboard Gaps Between Linear Arpeggio Shapes
It is easy to feel stuck when navigating the blank spaces between familiar arpeggio shapes on the guitar neck. Learn how to bridge these fretboard gaps by targeting the third of the chord to create seamless linear connections.
Turning Guide Tones and Upper Structures into Melodic Lines
Learn how to transform static guide tones into flowing melodic lines using upper structures. This lesson breaks down the exact fretboard logic used by Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery.
The Best Ear Training for Chord Melody
Want to learn chord melody faster? Connect your ear to your fretboard with this simple daily singing exercise.
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.