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Lessons Beyond Blues: How to Play “Bird” Blues Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker’s challenging version of a 12-bar blues is one of his most enduring contributions. Learn how to navigate these tricky changes by combining bebop and blues.Levi ClayNov 23, 2024
Lessons Decorate Like Django Even if you aren’t into Gypsy jazz, there are a wealth of inspiring ideas to glean from Django’s impossibly fast lines.Emil WerstlerOct 19, 2024
Lessons Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s Stinging Blues Watson was a pivotal influence on Frank Zappa, Etta James, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others.Chris McQueenOct 12, 2024
Lessons Last Dance with Dorian It all started with a Fender Champ and a three-chord rock anthem.Marc SchonbrunAug 17, 2024
Lessons Beyond Blues: “Rhythm” Changes and the Blues Learn how to bridge jazz and blues by tackling one of the most popular progressions around.Levi ClayJun 01, 2024
Lessons Cheap Tricks That Make You Sound Fast! Learn how to not only ramp up your technique, but how to use it effectively.Shawn PersingerMar 23, 2024
Lessons Trey Anastasio’s Jazz Odyssey Phish’s nimble guitarist navigates changes with ease largely because he takes inspiration from jazz greats.Rob CompaOct 21, 2023
Blues Limitless Limitations: A Guide to Better Blues Solos Expand your playing by limiting your options.Carter ArringtonJun 10, 2023
Lessons How Opeth Tosses Out the Rules Rhythmic intensity and beautiful, crunchy dissonance fuel the prog-metal stylings of one of Sweden’s heaviest exports.Levi ClayApr 07, 2023
