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Numbering Chords in a Tune to Transpose with Ease (Ep. 84)
It can be tough when you're out at a gig or jam session and you've gotta transpose for a singer. You've never played that song in that key... Here's the podcast to explain how you can number chords in a tune to...
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Top 3 Hidden Obstacles Stopping Your Jazz Guitar Progress (Ep. 83)
Take a stroll with me as I explore the 3 biggest mental obstacles jazz guitarists face—and how to break through them. Sometimes, it's over-relying on scales, feeling overwhelmed with too much to practice, or avoiding...
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[Album Deep Dive] Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz - Jazz Samba (1962) (Ep. 82)
Join me in this "Album Deep Dive" as I explore Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz's "Jazz Samba" . Discover how this 1962 recording, despite controversies and a unique blend of jazz, blues, and Bossa Nova, became a pivotal...
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Lee Konitz 10 Gradients for Improvisation (Ep. 81)
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 is a great place...
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[Album Deep Dive] Wes Montgomery - Boss Guitar (1963) (Ep. 80)
Explore Wes Montgomery's pivotal 1963 album "Boss Guitar," a masterclass in organ trio jazz. This episode dissects his groundbreaking soloing on "Besame Mucho" and "Fried Pies," showcasing his unique use of single...
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You Don’t Have a Guitar Problem — You Have an Attention Problem (Ep. 79)
Let's explore the real reason many guitarists struggle—it's not technique, it's attention. Inspired by The Attention Revolution, I'll share some insights on presence, focus, and how deeper awareness can transform your...
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[Album Deep Dive] Bill Frisell - Sound of Love (1998) and In Line (1983) (Ep. 78)
In this episode, we're diving deep into two records featuring Bill Frisell: Paul Motian Trio's Sound of Love and Frisell's debut album, In Line . We'll explore Frisell's background, his influences like Wes Montgomery...
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Using Big Scales to Unlock the Fretboard (Ep. 77)
In this podcast, we'll look into an exercise that is relatively simple in concept, but that can go very deep (as far as helping you become a better improviser). The "big scales" exercise, so-called, deals with the...
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Guitar Fretboard Mastery Exercise... But With Jars! (Ep. 76)
Welcome to the Swear Jar... no, not that kind. 😅 In this podcast, we're shaking things up—literally—with a unique daily exercise to boost your fretboard fluency and unlock a whole new level of confidence in your...
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[Album Deep Dive] Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life (1976) (Ep. 75)
In this episode of Album Deep Dives, we explore Bright Size Life, the groundbreaking debut album by jazz guitar icon Pat Metheny. Discover how a young Metheny, alongside the legendary Jaco Pastorius and drummer Bob...
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7 Reasons to Go to Jam Sessions (Ep. 74)
Are you a regular at you local jam session(s)? Or perhaps, you're a little afraid of them. Whatever the case may be, here's the podcast on the best reasons to attend your local jazz jam sessions. They're mostly always...
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What I Learned From Wes Montgomery (Ep. 73)
In this episode, I share three key lessons I learned from transcribing Wes Montgomery: using riffs to build intensity, phrasing with clear rests, and blending blues with bebop ideas. These insights helped me see solos...
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