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It’s no secret that Clark Terry is one of my all time favorite musicians. His mastery, playfulness, and feel make, for me, the total package when it comes to what makes jazz great. This week we look at a chorus of his solo from his own composition, Haig & Haig. Normally, we drill down on…
I’m so excited to start your week off with a conversation with Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards! Brent is a fantastic jazz educator and guitarist from NYC. He also is the mastermind behind the website, podcast, and YouTube channel, Learn Jazz Standards. In this episode he discusses his Big 3 things you need to…
This week continues our discussion on approaching and ultimately being able to use double time lines in our playing. Last week we discussed the differences between feel and articulation when using double time, this week, we start to discuss actually applying these lines to our solos. We are searching for opportunities to utilize a short…
So very excited to be bringing you a tool that is going to bring your playing to the next level you’ve been searching for. The Next Level Blues Course is designed to get you from good to great solos. We cover every nook and cranny of the blues, leaving you with the skills to get you…
This week’s episode comes from a question and a topic Barb asked in the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Community FB Group. Double time is an extremely advanced topic and something that many people have trouble with. In this episode, we give you a basic exercise that will start you down the path of getting your…
