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Great JGT Lessons from 2021
Here’s a must-read list of Jazz Guitar Today lessons from 2021 – a shout out to our contributors!
New JGT Video Lesson: Another Challenging Bill Evans Composition
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Ted Ludwig’s Jazz ‘Lick of the Week’ #17
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How To Play Rhythm Changes Using Small Chord Voicings
In this Jazz Guitar Today lesson, Vince Lewis takes a look at some alternatives to the larger shapes and fingerboard shifts – making it easier
What You Need to Know About Drop-2 Voicing
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez discusses why Drop-2 Voicing is important. Four-part harmony on the guitar requires tried and true methodology. Learning Drop-2 Voicing is
New JGT Lesson: Triad Inversions
In this JGT lesson, jazz guitarist Leon Rodriguez discusses triad inversions and why it’s all about triads… In a taped conversation between two of my guitar heroes,
Superimposed Chord Arpeggios in Major & Minor Keys
JGT contributor Chuck Anderson provides information to develop superimposed arpeggios for improvisation. In the key of C major, that would be Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7
What To Know About Quartal Harmony and the Tritone Substitution
In this lesson, JGT contributor Ivan Gygi discusses quartal harmony – with video and examples. Sometimes the music we play calls for the colorful, outside
JGT Video Lesson: Half Step Approach Chords
In the ‘Back To Basics’ video series, guitarist and educator Trey Wright demonstrates half step approach chords and their application to a I IV V
Creating Lines with the 6th Diminished Scale
In this exclusive JGT lesson, Ivan Gygi provides some valuable tips on how to create lines with the 6th Diminished Scale. One important characteristic of
Ed Cherry, A Voice Of His Own
Jazz Guitar Today Wishes Al Di Meola A Quick Recovery!
Blues Never Smelt Bad – Tips to “Jazz Up” Your Solos
Todd Mosby Talks About His New Album, Land of Enchantment
New Vince Lewis Arrangement, “Sweet Georgia Brown”
New JGT Lesson: Davy Mooney Delves Into Billy Strayhorn’s, “Blood Count”
New JGT Lesson: Davy Mooney Considers Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way”
New Vince Lewis Arrangement, “Sweet Georgia Brown”
Behind The Scenes At The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival 2023
More Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival 2023 Photos, Round Two
Comins Guitars
For over 20 years, Philadelphia, PA-based luthier Bill Comins has been dedicated to refining a line of instruments with the...
Scharpach Guitars
Theo Scharpach builds Fine Archtops and Classical concert guitars from his shop in the Netherlands. Theo Scharpach is recognized as...
Smocke Guitars
Dan Smocke builds handcrafted archtop guitars and mandolins from his shop in Little Chute, WI. ABOUT Dan Smocke is a...
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Jazz Guitar Lessons2 weeks agoNew JGT Lesson: Davy Mooney Delves Into Billy Strayhorn’s, “Blood Count”
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Jazz Guitar Lessons4 weeks ago
New JGT Lesson: Davy Mooney Considers Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way”
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Jazz Guitar Lessons5 days agoNew Vince Lewis Arrangement, “Sweet Georgia Brown”
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Jazz Scene7 days agoBehind The Scenes At The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival 2023