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,
John Stowell provides an insight into his composition and style with video, music tab and helpful observations. Jazz Guitar Today invited me to provide a lesson...
So what are Jazz Chords? First, let’s start with what they are not… Jazz chords are not open chords, barre chords or power chords. The characteristics...
Martin Taylor analyzes a barre chord version of “Misty” – compliments of Artistworks The video lessons below come from Martin’s most recent visit to the ArtistWorks...
Chuck Anderson provides career tips for guitarists. So, can you make a living with the guitar? Well, after 55 years of working exclusively in the guitar...
Session guitar players are always in demand. So, what are the qualifications for this work? There is a surprisingly wide variety needed in the session world. ...
Bob Bakert, editor: As a student of jazz guitar, I wanted to learn more about what the drummers were thinking. I believe that most guitar players...
Comping is short for accompaniment. When you play behind a soloist, whether he or she is playing the melody or an improvised solo, you are comping....
We think of guitar fingering as a technical subject. Using a good and efficient fingering makes sense. It should make anything that you play easier and...
Cut time is a source of confusion for many musicians. What exactly does it mean and how do you apply it? Too often cut time is...
Oz Noy’s Improv Wizard – A TrueFire Interactive Video Course “I always loved the sound of rock and the blues … and I also love the sound...
I remember the day I bought The Real Book. It was Sunday, September 22, 2003. I remember this because the Chicago Cubs were in a tooth...
Jazz Guitar Today welcomes guest author Justin Varnes. Justin provides advice for guitarists from a drummer’s perspective. Through the strange journey of gigs… …that have comprised...
Jazz Guitar Rhythms You MUST Know The below bonus videos are from Frank Vignola’s 30 Jazz Rhythms You MUST Know. Hope you enjoy the lessons we...
Frank Vignola Chord Melody Etudes Once again, our friends at TrueFire are providing some great Frank Vignola video content! “In this edition of Essentials: Chord Melody Etudes,...
One of the most crucial things I’ve learned in the past few years is that positive musical development relies heavily on how you spend time AWAY...