Theory In Practice

Don't Lose Track of Time

Don't Lose Track of Time

  I'm hoping that you are like me.  Sometimes my practice starts to get a little bit stale or monotonous and I find myself searching the internet for ways to...

Don't Lose Track of Time

  I'm hoping that you are like me.  Sometimes my practice starts to get a little bit stale or monotonous and I find myself searching the internet for ways to...

What the Real Book got WRONG About Stella By Starlight

What the Real Book got WRONG About Stella By St...

  I've always loved practicing Stella by Starlight.  The changes are so unconventional and so challenging to play over, and I've always had fun throwing on a metronome and trying...

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What the Real Book got WRONG About Stella By St...

  I've always loved practicing Stella by Starlight.  The changes are so unconventional and so challenging to play over, and I've always had fun throwing on a metronome and trying...

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It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It

It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It

  For this post I thought I'd talk about phrasing.  It sounds pretty simple but phrasing can actually have a big impact on your playing and your lines.  It doesn't...

It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It

  For this post I thought I'd talk about phrasing.  It sounds pretty simple but phrasing can actually have a big impact on your playing and your lines.  It doesn't...

Keeping it in the Family

Keeping it in the Family

  If your playing is in a rut, I've got some food for thought that I'd like to share with you.  Who knows, maybe you'll find this as helpful as...

Keeping it in the Family

  If your playing is in a rut, I've got some food for thought that I'd like to share with you.  Who knows, maybe you'll find this as helpful as...

Pentatonics: Thinking Outside the Box

Pentatonics: Thinking Outside the Box

  I'm sure that if you're reading this, you're well aware of what the pentatonic scale is and I'm sure you're likely even experienced at using it for improvisation.  Despite...

Pentatonics: Thinking Outside the Box

  I'm sure that if you're reading this, you're well aware of what the pentatonic scale is and I'm sure you're likely even experienced at using it for improvisation.  Despite...