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What I would have said to my younger self pt. 2 (Ep. 69)
If I could go back and give my 20-year-old self advice on playing jazz guitar, this is it. No fluff, just the hard truths I learned over two decades. From overcoming overthinking and perfectionism to the importance of...
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What I would have said to my younger self pt. 1 (Ep. 68)
If I could go back and give my 20-year-old self advice on playing jazz guitar, this is it. No fluff, just the hard truths I learned over two decades. From overcoming overthinking and perfectionism to the importance of...
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The Jazz Focus (Ep. 67)
Trying to improve everything at once might be holding you back. In this video, I share a powerful mindset shift inspired by a video game study — and how it applies directly to jazz practice, improvisation, and...
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3-Way Fretboard Navigation System (Ep. 66)
In this episode, I break down my 3-Way Fretboard Navigation System—Vertical, Horizontal, and Diagonal—so you can stop feeling stuck in positions and start moving freely across the neck. Inspired by players like Wes...
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Top 3 Chord Progressions (Ep. 65)
This episode explores three essential chord progressions for jazz guitarists: the 8-bar I-vi-ii-V, the 4-bar ii-V-I-vi, and the 12-bar blues. We'll also discuss how secondary dominants like the A7 chord function to...
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Complexity in Practice (Ep. 64)
In this episode, we dive into the idea that jazz practice doesn't have to be complicated—even though the music itself can be. I explore how focusing on simple, foundational elements like scales and arpeggios can lead...
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How to Fake Being a Jazz Guitarist in 5 Minutes (Ep. 63)
So, you want to become a jazz guitarist in 5 minutes? Here are some surefire ways to do it. Ultimately, while it's all in jest, I invite anyone serious about learning jazz guitar to join us at our website and...
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Teaching and Mentoring (Ep. 62)
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, even for...
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Adding Chromaticism to Your Lines (Ep. 61)
The most awaited podcast topic of all: chromaticism! Jazz guitarists are always curious about jazz lines with a chromatic flow. How can we achieve such a technical level of "out playing" while still remain true to the...
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[Album Deep Dive] Peter Bernstein - Earth Tones (Ep. 60)
In this episode of Album Deep Dives, I explore the pivotal work of jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein. I dive into his 1998 album Earth Tones, featuring his long-standing trio with Larry Goldings on organ and Bill Stewart...
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Master the II-V-I in 3 Steps (Ep. 59)
In this episode, I break down how to master the 2-5-1 progression in three simple steps. You'll learn how to focus on the harmonic changes, connect the chords smoothly, and build solid vocabulary for improvisation....
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[Album Deep Dive] George Van Eps - Mellow Guitar (Ep. 58)
In this episode of Album Deep Dives, I explore the remarkable contributions of George Van Epps, the father of the seven-string guitar. We dive into his 1956 album Mellow Guitar, highlighting his pianistic approach to...
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