Thats where the research and study comes in. I love to improvise and its a huge part of what I do performance-wise at all of my gigs, but I often lack the “jazz” vocabulary required to sound convincing in the genre. I was bred a rock, metal and later classical guy. I’m not a Jazz guitar player, but I play some Jazz. Whenever I’m forced to play anything on the guitar outside of my comfort zone, I do my best to research and learn any new techniques I may need to get it under my fingers as quickly and painlessly as possible. Soloing and Improvisation Ideas – The Essential ScalesĮvery once in a while I need to write a lesson for myself as well as for my readers and students.7 Essential Jazz Chords and Scale Study – The Girl From IpanemaĪn analysis, lesson and study of a really classic Jazz / Pop tune, The Girl From Ipanema.
