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Dive into the art of guitar and improvisation with expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this series covers everything from technique and theory to creative approaches for developing your unique sound. Join us for engaging discussions, gear reviews, and interviews with musicians who live and breathe the craft.
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All of Me Harmonic Analysis
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Join us as we dive deep into the harmonic structure of the jazz standard "All of Me"! In this episode, we’ll break down the chord progression, explore common substitutions, and uncover the key tonal movements that make this tune a favorite for jazz musicians.
We’ll discuss how to:
- Analyze the harmony to better understand the song’s flow.
- Use ii-V-I progressions, passing chords, and turnarounds creatively.
- Apply these concepts to your comping and soloing on guitar.
Whether you’re just starting to navigate jazz harmony or you’re looking for fresh insights to inspire your playing, this episode will equip you with the tools to master "All of Me" and elevate your guitar skills.
🎧 Perfect for guitarists who love jazz and want to deepen their harmonic understanding!
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
In this week's Jazz Guitar Weekly Review, we dive deep into essential topics to elevate your playing! Join us as we explore the unique colors of Octatonic scales, unlock the language of Bebop to bring fluidity and swing into your solos, and break down the art of connecting chord scales. Whether you're new to these concepts or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights and tips to incorporate these techniques into your playing. Grab your guitar, and let’s expand your jazz vocabulary!
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Crafting Chord Melody Arranging: Cry Me a River for Guitar
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Ever wondered how to capture the soulful, haunting mood of Cry Me a River on solo guitar? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of chord melody arrangement, guiding you step-by-step on how to bring this jazz classic to life. From choosing the right voicings to crafting a melody that sings above lush chords, you’ll learn techniques to create a memorable solo guitar rendition that truly tells a story. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting with chord melodies, this talk will inspire and equip you to make Cry Me a River your own.
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Podcast Chord Melody'Cry Me a River'
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this episode, we dive into the art of arranging a chord melody for the classic jazz standard "Cry Me a River." From the rich, soulful chord voicings that capture the tune’s moody atmosphere to creative ways of blending melody and harmony on guitar, we’ll guide you through building a unique and expressive arrangement. Learn tips on selecting chord shapes, using voice-leading to enhance the melody, and adding subtle embellishments that make your playing stand out. Perfect for guitarists looking to deepen their chord melody skills and bring this iconic ballad to life.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Podcast dominant 7th and Bebop Scales
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Welcome to Dominant 7th & Bebop Scales Unlocked, the podcast where we dive into the heart of jazz improvisation! Each episode, we break down the essential tools for jazz guitarists and musicians of all kinds to elevate their solos and unlock new creative possibilities. This season, we’re putting a spotlight on the powerful combination of dominant 7th chords and bebop scales.
Whether you're new to jazz or a seasoned player, join us to explore the theory, techniques, and stylistic nuances that make bebop lines sing. We'll discuss how to navigate dominant chords with bebop scales to craft those unmistakable jazz lines that turn heads and spark excitement. Plus, we'll talk about real-world applications with tips for practicing, exercises, and legendary solos from the masters that demonstrate how these elements come together on the bandstand.
Tune in, take notes, and start transforming your sound with Dominant 7th & Bebop Scales Unlocked!
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Cry Me a River Improvisation Podcast
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
In this episode, we dive deep into the timeless jazz standard, Cry Me a River, and explore how to craft expressive, soulful improvisations on the guitar. Whether you're a seasoned jazz guitarist or just starting out, we’ll break down the chord changes, discuss melodic phrasing, and share practical tips on how to make your soloing stand out. We’ll cover different approaches to improvisation, from outlining the harmony to using the blues scale and chromatic embellishments, helping you create a personal, emotional interpretation of this classic tune. Tune in for insight, inspiration, and some live guitar demonstrations that’ll elevate your playing to the next level.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Cry Me A River - Harmonic Analysis
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Learn what's behind the rhythm guitar playing on "Cry Me a River" Arthur Hamilton, in the jazzy style of Barney Kessel.
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of tritone substitutions—one of the most powerful harmonic tools for jazz, blues, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to add color to your chord progressions or find slick new ways to navigate tricky changes, tritone substitutions open up a world of creative possibilities.
We’ll break down what they are, why they work, and most importantly, how you can start applying them to your playing. From theory to practical examples, you’ll learn how to use tritone subs to enrich your soloing, comping, and chord melody skills.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to level up your chord vocabulary or a seasoned player exploring new harmonic landscapes, this episode has something for you. Grab your guitar and get ready to unlock new sounds!
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
All of Me Chord Scales
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Join me as I break down chord scale improvisation over the timeless jazz standard 'All of Me.' In this session, we’ll explore how to craft beautiful solos by connecting chord tones and scales seamlessly through the changes. Whether you're new to jazz or looking to expand your improv toolkit, this talk will give you practical insights to enhance your playing. Perfect for guitarists, pianists, and all instrumentalists.
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
All of Me - Melodic Harmonization Technique
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
In this talk, we'll explore techniques for harmonizing the melody of the jazz standard "All of Me." We'll break down how to create rich, soulful harmonies that complement the song’s iconic melody, using jazz chord voicings, passing tones, and reharmonization techniques. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced musician, you'll gain insights into how to build harmonies that enhance the melodic structure and bring new depth to this timeless tune.
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