Artist of the Week
Hector Manuel Quintana, Artist of the Week
Hector came to our attention via one of our JGT contributors – thanks John Stowell! Enjoy Artist of the Week,
Jazz guitarist Greg Chako shares a recent life-threatening story as he embarks on the journey of self-awareness. I went to hear a highly regarded local jazz...
Guitarist Greg Chako explains how subtle shifts in your practice routine can make your playing more musical. …Or The Shed & The Toolbox If you want...
Guitarist Greg Chako discusses Guide Tones – the single most important aspect of playing ‘the changes’ and improving your soloing. Above photo (cropped) courtesy of Mike...
Frank Zappa has been quoted as saying, “Jazz isn’t dead, it just smells funny.” Well, in my opinion, that can NOT be said for the blues....
Counting is not something you do as a beginner and then forget about when you turn pro . . . it’s something pros do all the time! When I...
Greg Chako shares a true life story while discussing the importance of melody in the context of learning about jazz music. My first dedicated relationship was...
Guitarist Greg Chako provides some advice for composing your own lines, harmonies, exercises, and ultimately, your own songs or albums. The great Lester “The Prez” Young...
Jazz guitarist Greg Chako provides advice for not only being a better player, but a better person too. With regard to being a jazz musician, the...
Guitarist Greg Chako explains how to shift your routine to playing songs and melodies rather than working on technical or intellectual exercises. I hope to teach...
Many jazz students resort to book learning first, as if all they need is to find the right book and then they’ll know what to do, but that’s...
Guitarist Greg Chako explains why musicians are drawn to practice, play, and perform music. I believe that each of us have a strong desire within us...
Jazz guitarist and educator Greg Chako shares some valuable real-world tips for ALL musicians. Getting good on your instrument is, to a large extent, a solitary...
Hector came to our attention via one of our JGT contributors – thanks John Stowell! Enjoy Artist of the Week,
