
Podcast #28 - Why Teaching Makes You a Better Jazz Guitarist
The act of teaching (or bluntly "showing stuff to others") is one of the most overlooked tools for learning jazz guitar. And, for that matter, teaching is of utmost importance when attempting to learn...
1 Des 20134min

Podcast #27 - Perspective
Often all we need to get ourselves out of a rut is a little perspective. In this podcast, I'll share three straightforward (and immediately applicable) tips to gain a broader perspective in your music...
1 Okt 201323min

Podcast #26 - Lee Konitz 10 Gradients for Improvisation
In this podcast, we discuss the 10 gradients of improvisations, as explained by legendary saxophonist Lee Konitz. There have been questions about the different exercises and processes, and the podcast...
1 Aug 201314min

Podcast #25 - How to Approach Standards
In line with the recent "Dummies' Guide to Jazz Standards", here's a podcast on how to learn, memorize and play better on standard songs. We discuss the "4-chorus exercise" (an invaluable learning too...
1 Jul 20138min

Podcast #24 - The Minor II-V-I Quick Start Guide
Wonder how to get started with the minor II-V-I? Does you're soloing abilities suddenly crash and burn every time you come across a progression like Dm7(5) - G7(b9) - Cm? Then here's a simple guide to...
1 Jun 201311min

Podcast #22 - Teaching and Mentoring
This short podcast discusses the importance of teaching and mentoring ... for our very own benefit. When we teach (jazz guitar or other), we become the pupil. If you have never been a guitar teacher, ...
1 Mai 201310min

Podcast #23 - How to Remember Tunes
The best way to remember tunes is not to forget them (said no jazz guitarist ever!) Here a series of tips on how to maintain your current repertoire of jazz guitar standards. And for dessert, a neat t...
1 Mai 201316min

Podcast #20 - Accountability + Bb Blues Analysis
Accountability is one of the most powerful tool when it comes to getting things done. Lose weight? Get a coach (or a partner) Learn music? Get a good teacher. So long as we have to pay dues to someone...
1 Mar 201321min




















