Whether you write solo jazz guitar pieces or play in ensemble settings, it is helpful to always be upgrading your harmonic palette. New grips, chord shapes, and...
Learning to perform chord melody compositions may seem like an elaborate ordeal. Memorizing hundreds of chord voicings and seemingly endless jazz theory can be ...
Soul is a facet of jazz that is commonly found throughout many genres of modern music. Neo-soul, modern funk, urban-driven pop, and R&B are just some of the sty...
It is widely agreed upon that one of the most successful ways you can improve your skills as a guitarist is to play with other musicians. That's where the real ...
Swapping out a guitar pick for our fingers opens the door to one of the most organic and rewarding ways to play guitar -- especially when it comes to jazz! P...
The most frequently asked questions our educators get are, “How and what should I practice to improve as a player?” and “What is the best approach for learning ...
By Bruce Arnold To learn more from the professor of jazz, Bruce Arnold, check out his TrueFire courses: Total Modal and Jazz Guitar for Beginners. The cel...
by Bruce Arnold Learning how to play jazz guitar is no cakewalk but then again that is what attracts most of us to the style to begin with. Jazz guitar is in...
There are things that every guitarist should know, and how to play jazz is one of them. While jazz guitar is notoriously challenging, Bruce Arnold shows the b...
by Jim Carlton Mimi Fox, she talks about the importance of listening and how both Bruce Forman and Joe Pass taught her that listening to other jazz guitar ar...