Wow, wow, and wow again! <br /> <br /> All of the info that Steve covers on how to approach practicing is great. I've been using many of these strategies for years. For me, however, the problem hasn't been "how" to practice but "what" to practice. Luckily, Steve covers that as well!<br /> <br /> Steve has essentially created a comprehensive curriculum for learning the fundamentals of the guitar AND learning jazz tunes. Never before have I seen it all presented so logically and in a clear order. Any player, at any level, should scan through Steve's "levels" and identify those things they have mastered and things they they may have skipped along the way. It is an eye-opening experience and will help put the playing continuum in a clear perspective.<br /> <br />
I am constantly amazed at how deeply Steve has studied and mastered the techniques used by the great jazz guitarists like Joe Pass , GeorgeVan Epps , and Lenny breau. His musicianship, originality, and endless knowledge of the history of jazz guitar is truly inspiring.
Great class !!! As usual Steve has taken a complex subject and given a clear presentation as to how best structure a practice routine. This material works for all levels and for those of us with limited time to practice. Thanks Steve. Looking forward to the next one.
A topic that is rarely discussed, but critically important. Information is so readily available these days that it can be difficult to really figure out how to go beyond 'a mile wide and an inch deep'. Steve shares a mountain of practical advice on breaking down a range of material into a formalized practice structure. The lesson comes with several pages of suggestions, tips, etc that can be overlayed on any level of player and can really be helpful in determining things you could work on and HOW to work on them. I am looking forward to looking at my own practice life and seeing ways I can apply the material Steve presents. Excellent job, as usual Steve!
After the lesson I understand it as a way to structure two of the past Steve's lessons, Fundamentals checkpoint an how to learn a tune. The way he is dividing the possible tasks into levels is so brilliant; then the student doesn't have an excuse for being overwhelmed and the only way out is to begin the practice.