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In the rich tapestry of jazz guitar, the ability to play ‘Off the Cuff’?that is, to improvise with spontaneity and …

Carter M

Mar 31, 2024·3 min read

In the realm of jazz, melodies possess a transformative power. They’re not just a sequence of notes ? they lay …

Carter M

Feb 23, 2024·3 min read

In the realm of jazz guitar, the rhythm section serves as the spine of the ensemble, providing the structural framework …

Carter M

Feb 19, 2024·3 min read

In the realm of jazz guitar, the ability to seamlessly navigate between close and open voicings using triad clusters not …

Carter M

Feb 14, 2024·3 min read

In the world of jazz guitar, where the spontaneity of improvisation meets the depth of harmony, the skill of relative …

Carter M

Feb 14, 2024·3 min read

As a touring jazz guitarist, you know that it’s important to keep your skills fresh. You need to be able …

Carter M

Apr 11, 2023·3 min read

vc_rowvc_columnvc_column_text”How Deep is the Ocean” is a classic jazz standard that has been covered by countless musicians over the years....

Carter M

Mar 20, 2023·4 min read

Jazz guitarists have long been inspired by the works of classical composers, and the music of Maurice Ravel and Claude …

Carter M

Mar 16, 2023·3 min read

Tritone substitutions are a powerful tool used by jazz musicians to create more interesting harmonic progressions and to add a …

Carter M

Feb 23, 2023·3 min read

The “back cycle” is a commonly used term in jazz guitar and refers to a series of chord progressions that …

Carter M

Feb 16, 2023·3 min read

When it comes to music theory, there are many ways to add color and depth to a chord progression. One …

Jeremy Oms

Feb 16, 2023·3 min read

Self comping, or playing the accompaniment parts on a single instrument, is an important skill for jazz guitarists. Not only …

Carter M

Feb 13, 2023·3 min read