June 1/19/26 June 1/19/26

Jazz Guitar Fundamentals: Tone Secrets & Shell Voicing Routine

For guitarists transitioning to jazz, the perfect tone can be elusive. Is it the wood? The amp? The fingers? In this post, I break down why I use .014 gauge strings and Ebony fretboards to achieve a percussive "pop." Plus, I share the "Golden Practice Routine"—navigating Shell Voicings through the Circle of Fifths to map the entire fretboard.

June 12/17/25 June 12/17/25

The Secret to George Benson's Speed: A Complete Guide to Rest Stroke Picking

Playing fast doesn’t mean your lines will sound clear.

Many jazz guitarists struggle with muddy articulation at higher tempos—not because of the left hand, but because of inefficient right-hand technique. The rest stroke is the missing link behind powerful, clean, swinging lines.

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