Warren Wolf has a shirt that says, 'No One Cares, Practice'.
I think that's a power message for students. It's your turn!
Your turn to solve the same problems as Gary Burton, Mike Manieri, Milt Jackson and all the rest of the great vibe players.
Here's an etude of two five ones!
I wrote in the chords but not the upper partials. You look and write in the upper partials. Play the chords and then play the solo. Is this helpful?
The rhythm is a brazilian comping rhythm I know and have used for years. Try doing it all by yourself. It's a deceptively tricky rhythm.
Check out the solo and the notes I'm playing. Can you learn anything from that?
🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 3
Over the first two weeks, we focused on building a solid foundation:
• Clear guide tone movement in the left hand
• A stable and controlled upper voice
• Consistent Charleston rhythm
This week, we start introducing more functional harmonic movement into the blues.
You’ll notice a few important additions:
Check out the attached PDF!
Hey everyone,
Here's a little lesson on the augmented scale. Let me know if there are any questions! Part 2 coming soon.
Can you play this and make it sound good?
🚨 Harmony Without Chords – Pt. 1: Diatonic Approaches to 3rds and 7ths
This lesson kicks off the Harmony Without Chords series by focusing on one of the most essential ideas in line construction: clearly outlining harmony using guide tones. In this first exercise, we work with diatonic approaches to the 3rd and 7th of dominant chords, avoiding chromatic notes, alterations, or upper extensions.
New Lesson Series Alert: Soloing Through the Changes
Starting today, we’re launching an 8-part lesson series focused on helping you build clear, confident solos that outline harmony and stay rooted in the form.
Pt. 1 – Guide Tones Over the Blues
In this first lesson, we zero in on guide tones—the essential 3rds and 7ths that define each chord’s identity. Using a 12-bar blues in F, we’ll build strong, simple melodic lines that move smoothly through the changes. No flashy licks—just solid, musical fundamentals.