Doug Munro

Guitarist Doug Munro has released 13 albums as a leader in addition to appearing on over 75 recordings as a sideman, producer, or arranger. He has worked with a such artists including Dr. John and Dr. Lonnie Smith and has written four books on jazz improvisation including Swing to Bebop [Alfred]. Munro is a Professor of Music at SUNY Purchase, where he founded the Jazz Studies program. For more information, visit dougmunro.com.

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Doug Munro

Get Started with Chord Inversions

Change the order of the notes in your chords and change up your sound.

Learn to Love Your Arpeggios

No matter the context, the arpeggio is the easiest and clearest way to outline harmony. I’ll prove it.

The Secret to Dissonant Double-Stops

Not all harmonies need to be “pretty.”

Decoding Django’s Gypsy Chords

Investigate one of the most under-appreciated elements of Gypsy jazz by grabbing a fistful of new chord shapes and ideas.

Montunos Made Easy!

The grooves found in Latin music are full of intriguing rhythmic options. Here’s how to cop that vibe to make the music dance!

Beyond Blues: Nail Those Changes!

Fishing around for some new ideas to enhance your blues licks? Check out this step-by-step approach that covers everything from guide tones to scales.

Jazz Tricks: How to Play "Honeysuckle Rose"

Sometimes you should just ask yourself, “What would Django do?”

Rhythm Rules: Brazilian Guitar 101

Blend syncopated rhythms with jazzy chords and delve into the world of Brazilian guitar.

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Doug Munro

Change the order of the notes in your chords and change up your sound.

No matter the context, the arpeggio is the easiest and clearest way to outline harmony. I’ll prove it.

Not all harmonies need to be “pretty.”

Investigate one of the most under-appreciated elements of Gypsy jazz by grabbing a fistful of new chord shapes and ideas.

The grooves found in Latin music are full of intriguing rhythmic options. Here’s how to cop that vibe to make the music dance!

Fishing around for some new ideas to enhance your blues licks? Check out this step-by-step approach that covers everything from guide tones to scales.

Sometimes you should just ask yourself, “What would Django do?”

Blend syncopated rhythms with jazzy chords and delve into the world of Brazilian guitar.