8 Steps to Finding Your Voice as an Improviser

There aren't many things that we can all agree on when it comes to discussing the history of jazz, but one thing that we can come to a consensus on is that all the masters of this music had their own voice. Each and every one sounded unique and accomplished ...Read More

There aren't many things that we can all agree on when it comes to discussing the history of jazz, but one thing that we can come to a consensus on ...Read More

Transcribing Whole Solos Is More Than You Thought

In my article on Monday I talked about why you're not getting the results you want from transcribing whole solos. For the most part, that article was written with respect to language: how to make useful language from a whole solo. While gathering, understanding, and implementing language is one of ...Read More

In my article on Monday I talked about why you're not getting the results you want from transcribing whole solos. For the most part, that article was written with respect ...Read More

Resetting Your Mindset About Jazz Improvisation

The funny thing about learning a new skill is that we often carry our first experiences around with us for years. You might try drawing or you may try learning a new language and without realizing it, the outcome of this first attempt, good or bad, will greatly influence your ...Read More

The funny thing about learning a new skill is that we often carry our first experiences around with us for years. You might try drawing or you may try learning ...Read More

Why Transcribing A Whole Solo Has Gotten You Nowhere

So you finally transcribed your first solo, but unfortunately, you don't feel like you're improving at the rapid rate you'd hoped for. Where did you go wrong? This is a common situation. I know people that have transcribed hundreds of solos, but little to none of it translates into their ...Read More

So you finally transcribed your first solo, but unfortunately, you don't feel like you're improving at the rapid rate you'd hoped for. Where did you go wrong? This is a ...Read More

Putting on the Pressure: How to Motivate Yourself in the Practice Room

Remember those times in school, where you were assigned a huge project and given a deadline to finish it by? You know, the ones where the teacher threw an enormous assignment at you as soon as you walked into the classroom: "Write a 15 page paper on the history of ...Read More

Remember those times in school, where you were assigned a huge project and given a deadline to finish it by? You know, the ones where the teacher threw an enormous ...Read More

I’m Bored With Everything I Play: Keys To Being Excited About What You’re …

As you progress, you feel more confident. You have more language. You can play well over more and more tunes. And you can approach different types of tunes with ease. Still, no matter how much you improve, you will always feel like you're trying to reach the next level. This ...Read More

As you progress, you feel more confident. You have more language. You can play well over more and more tunes. And you can approach different types of tunes with ease. ...Read More

Learning Improvisation the Hard Way

Learning the hard way? You thought you came here to find an easier way to learn improvisation, right? Well to be honest, the easier way is not always the best way and if you're in something for the long run, getting things right from the start can save you a ...Read More

Learning the hard way? You thought you came here to find an easier way to learn improvisation, right? Well to be honest, the easier way is not always the best ...Read More

An Outlook On Practice: Reviewing and Moving Forward Simultaneously

Improving at jazz improvisation is a process. It's an interesting process because it's both static and dynamic. It's dynamic in the sense that it constantly involves bringing new ideas, material, and concepts into your playing, keeping you excited, motivated, and passionate about your own playing. And it's static in the ...Read More

5 Steps to Mastering Sight-Reading

Areader recently asked: At my college, to get into the lab bands you have to be a really great sight-reader. What are some ways to become a great reader besides just saying "read whatever you can." I am decent at sight-reading, but I want to take it to that next ...Read More

Areader recently asked: At my college, to get into the lab bands you have to be a really great sight-reader. What are some ways to become a great reader besides ...Read More

How to Phrase Like a Pro

Amateurs phrase in a way that sounds boring and boxy. In contrast, professionals phrase in a way that gives excitement and forward motion to their playing. In this article I'll explore some tendencies that I've observed in the recordings of my heroes. Of course, your personal observations would result in ...Read More

Amateurs phrase in a way that sounds boring and boxy. In contrast, professionals phrase in a way that gives excitement and forward motion to their playing. In this article I'll ...Read More

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