Stops Chasing Roots: The Magic of Guide Tones and Voice Leading
One of the biggest struggles for jazz guitar beginners is that their solos sound disconnected. Do you find your hand jumping frantically from one end of the fretboard to the other? It feels like a game of "Whac-A-Mole." Discover why chasing roots is inefficient and how mastering "Guide Tones" will transform your playing into smooth, storytelling solos.
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.