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The Lydian Mode
Effects

The Lydian Mode

Talking modes and how to use them right.

12-Bar Blues: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Effects

12-Bar Blues: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Familiarize yourself with the 12-bar blues and it''ll show up in all different styles

The Back of the Room

Enjoying the unique tones of masters of their crafts

Inspiration Licks (Or 10 Ways to Get Unstuck)

Change up your surroundings and style to get out of a sticky place.

The Match Game: Fun With Upper Structure Triads
Lessons

The Match Game: Fun With Upper Structure Triads

Triads that are contained in 7th chords, with or without extensions or tension added.

Ten Resolutions to Shed This Year

Ten Resolutions to Shed This Year

Ten voicings for satisfying resolutions.

The Gift of Comping

How to excel at comping

The Repertoire List

Inventory your playing and list your repertoire to get prepared for gigs and evaluate areas for improvement.

25 Ways to Improve Your Improv

Here are some thoughts on improvising that we students of jazz guitar might do well to consider along the way.

A Walking Tour of Bass Lines

A Walking Tour of Bass Lines

Using bass lines in comping for solo or duo situations