Making Your Lines Fit the Diagonal Structure
Knowing your shapes isn't enough; you need to target the melody. Learn how to combine diagonal structures with voice leading for organic solos.
How to Survive Fast Moving Chord Changes
Fast tempos and dense changes like 'Confirmation' can be intimidating. Learn the secret of targeting thirds to navigate speed with ease.
Barry Harris Method vs. Organic Fretboard Logic
Is the Barry Harris method necessary for improvisation? We explore why understanding 12 notes deeply is more important than collecting methods.
The Essential 10-Minute Daily Routine for Jazz Guitar
Discover a practical practice routine that covers melody, harmony, and improvisation without overwhelming your schedule. Learn why specific triad cycles and diagonal tracking are key.
Analyzing the 'Bones' of Bebop Melodies (Donna Lee)
How to find the structural 'bones' inside complex Bebop heads. We analyze how Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery target chord tones.
Thinking in Context: How to Name Upper Structure Chords
When playing an upper structure, is it the shell voicing or a new chord? Learn why functionality and voice leading matter more than names.
Connecting Thirds: Is It Okay to Use Bebop Vocabulary?
Does the 'connecting thirds' method mean you can't use famous licks? We discuss how to use vocabulary without losing the melody of the song.
Escaping the Position Trap: Upper Structures in Cycle Progressions
Stop thinking chord-to-chord and start seeing upper structure movements. Learn how to juggle 'Wes Lines' and 'Django Lines' through the cycle of fifths.
Transcription vs. Fretboard Logic: How to Learn the Jazz Language
Should you analyze every note or just immerse yourself in the transcription? We compare learning jazz lines to learning a foreign language through drama.
How to Create Intro and Ending Sections for Jazz Standards
Learn a reliable method for creating introductions using the last eight bars of a tune. Discover a lush, chromatic ending technique using the #4 chord.
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