This week we continue our work on practice progressions. The only difference between this week and last is now we are dealing with V-I progressions instead of a mono-quality exercise. These progressions are sure to open up your playing if you spend enough time on them. Another difference between this week and last is that…
NEW COLTRANE! This is very exciting for me for several different reasons. To listen to new Coltrane material in 2018 is very special stuff. Check it out! Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love by donating $3 or more each month….
This week starts a series on something that I use in my practice each and every day. These progressions are how I get ideas into my playing and functioning as I’d like them to. Whether you’re learning vocabulary or trying to get a certain sound into your playing, these examples will be extremely valuable additions…
We all know that Charlie Parker is the father of modern jazz. The advancements he made in such a short life are nothing short of amazing. He changed the face of music and transcended what was possible on his instrument. Almost every legendary jazz musician attributes Bird as being one of their main influences. This…
I just got back from a 10 day tour yesterday and this week I share some of my thoughts on using music as a vehicle for traveling and spreading the love through our instruments. Would you like to support the creators of this podcast? If so, please head over to our Patreon page and show your love…
This week we answer a question and build an episode around an email from one of our listeners, David. David wants to know the difference between getting more of a traditional sound (think NOLA style or the 1920’s) and a more modern, bebop oriented sound. This was a really fun topic and we explore it…
