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Jazz Guitar Insights

Jazz Guitar Insights

Hosted by: Marc-Andre Seguin

Welcome to Jazz Guitar Insights, the ultimate podcast for guitarists eager to dive into the world of jazz. Hosted by Marc, this show is designed to help you learn jazz faster, express yourself more fluently, and have...

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Episodes

The Missing Pieces of Online Guitar Learning (Ep. 36)

Are you stuck in a rut with free guitar lessons, feeling like you’re not progressing as you should? In this episode, we’ll uncover why most online guitar learning experiences fall short and share the 4-step formula...
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Maximizing Your Jazz Guitar Practice (Ep. 35)

In this episode, I share a simple 30-minute practice plan that you can use to make the most out of your practice time. Whether you're new to jazz or looking to refine your skills, this routine will help you focus and...
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Anatomy of a Phrase (Ep. 34)

In this session, Nathan and I dive into the Anatomy of a Phrase method, a practical approach to crafting better jazz lines by breaking phrases into key components. We'll share tips on targeting chord tones, using...
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Your Perfect Practice Session (Ep. 33)

In this episode, I share a simple and effective practice structure to help you maximize your progress on jazz guitar. I’ll show you how to divide your time between building repertoire, improving technique, and...
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Beliefs: Breaking Free from Musical Dogma (Ep. 32)

In this episode, let's talk about the beliefs that shape how we practice jazz guitar. Sometimes, the way we think about learning—like feeling we have to practice arpeggios in every key or focus only on scales—can hold...
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Freedom and Improvisation (Ep. 31)

From free-flow playing to single-chord explorations, learn how to silence self-judgment and let your music flow naturally. Perfect for jazz guitarists looking to break through creative blocks. Ready to elevate your...
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Quartal Harmony and Fourths Voicings for Jazz Guitar (Ep.30)

In this episode we decipher the whole mysticism behind "voicings in fourths", also called quartal harmony. The first few voicings on Miles Davis' "So What" immediately come to mind when think about quartal chords. In...
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No Structured Curriculum (Ep. 29)

The path to guitar mastery might not be what you think.Today, I'm bringing you something different. No studio, no guitar—just an honest talk from my car. We’re tackling a big question about learning guitar, one that...
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Playing Free (For Improvising) (Ep. 28)

Playing *completely* free (without constraints of time, chords, scales, or other) is a great learning tool. See if you can incorporate the tips from this podcast in your daily practice. It's liberating to play free,...
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Music as a Language (Ep. 27)

Join Marc and Nathan in this engaging masterclass that explores music as a language. They dive into why music isn’t just a formula of notes and theory but a dynamic way of communicating and connecting with...
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Modes of C Melodic and C Harmonic Minor (Ep. 26)

In this podcast, we cover the basic chords found in both C melodic minor and C harmonic minor scales. This is generally a huge gap amongst students, so grab your guitar now, and learn those chords once and for all!...
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Songs Before Licks (Ep. 25)

Hey there! In this episode, I’m digging into why understanding chord progressions is more important than just piling up licks. I’ll share my thoughts on why it’s so valuable to work on basic progressions, like the...
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