Are you getting everything you can out of what you practice? (Are you sure?)

This week’s video kicks off The Core—a series where I take short transcribed passages and uncover the wealth of lessons hidden within. My goal is to show how much you can learn from even a small piece of material, he...

Are you stuck in your practice routine or seeking new inspiration? Start implementing COMBINATION PRACTICE! This super-effective method will accelerate your growth, deepen your understanding, and boost your overall improvement.

So, what is it? It’s simple—COMBINE the various concepts you’re work...

A question I often get is "What scales can I play on a V7 chord?"

Well, ask and ye shall receive! 😁

This week's YouTube video shows you the many scale choices you have for a V7 chord.

What do I mean by V7 chord? It's a chord that FUNCTIONS as a V7 chord in a key (V7 to I, which is G7 [V7] t...

I'm excited to share with you 3 classic II V I lines in a major key, all using bebop language. These lines are packed with ideas to help spark your creativity and elevate your playing to the next level. I've got some powerful practice tips that'll show you how to blend this new vocabulary seamles...

I’m going to share 11 essential skills to become a badass jazz musician! If you focus on these, I promise you will improve.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
0:32 Skill 1: Intervals
2:31 Skill 2: Key Signatures, Circle of 5th’s (4th’s)
4:02 Skill 3: Dominant Chords (including Secondary Dominants, Sub Dominants,...

Let's dive deep into 10 essential licks that will take your playing to the next level. Whether you’re new to jazz or looking to add more expression to your solos, practicing this LANGUAGE will help you break free from simply running scales.

What makes these licks special? They’re drawn from the ...

Are you ready to master every single 7th chord? This video is your ultimate guide! By the end, you’ll confidently navigate every root position 7th chord in every key!

If you’ve learned the 6 basic 7th chords, you’re off to a great start! But did you know there are 13 essential 7th chords tha...

Triads...

We have to know them.

In this week's video, I will show you every basic triad and give you some helpful tips on how to internalize and master them. Whether you’re just getting into jazz, or have been at it for a while, this will be helpful.

How well do you know your 7th chords? This video will give you 27 steps to master the basic 7th chords.

DOWNLOAD this free packet containing all 27 steps for all the 6 basic 7th chord qualities.

So, you've transcribed something. You've learned that lick, that line, that solo, that voicing that's inspired you to move the earth. Now what?

Check out these 6 concrete steps to squeeze every ounce of juice out of your transcriptions.

Secondary dominants are essential to gaining a deep understanding of harmony. 

Check them out in action here on "Green Dolphin Street."

I'm a huge admirer and fan of guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Here's a guarantee…if you practice this line in every key, you'll gain a much deeper understanding of how to play and hear tritone substitutions! This short line is packed with so much language, and he doesn't use one altered note.