Entering the world of jazz, for many players, is not only a journey of technical learning, but a lifestyle change. The challenges in becoming fluent are many, b...
One of the most essential skills for any jazz guitar player to learn is comping in a trio setting. Nailing the harmonic texture, navigating odd meters, and sitt...
Any time you encounter a jazz standard, you're almost always dealing with at least one of 6 very common chord progressions. 2-5-1 major, 2-5-1 minor, 1-4-1, 1-6...
Comping in a trio setting is a critical skill for the jazz guitarist. Chord selection, locking in with the rhythm section, playing in different meters, establis...
In order to be adept at jazz, a guitar player must learn a vast vocabulary of chord voicings, as well as have the confidence to hang with the band, complimentin...