Guitarist Taylor Roberts shares his experience of going from a solid regular gig to the uncertainties of freelance work. Photo credit (above): Lilly Scheetz I went...
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....
JGT Exclusive Video: Guitarist and educator Sean McGowan shares ten albums that influenced his approach to solo guitar. Watch the video above or listen to the...
JGT Exclusive: Guitarist and educator Sean McGowan shares ten albums that influenced his approach to solo guitar. Jazz Guitar Today will feature Sean McGowan on our...
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...
In this guest editorial, guitarist Bob Tarkington shares his story of going back to school in his sixties to learn jazz guitar. Bob Tarkington: After many...
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 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...
Jazz Guitar Today asks Jonathan Kreisberg what role does your pedalboard play in your music/self-expression? JK: When I’m in the midst of touring/recording, I tend to...
What musician doesn’t dream about that day they get to record on a session for an artist or the day they get to perform in front...
JGT contributor Mark Stefani gets down to the facts with some popular ‘myths’ – and why they should be ELIMINATED from the minds of all aspiring...
Jazz Guitar Today welcomes a viewpoint of ‘What is Jazz?’ from guitarist and music industry veteran, Mark Altekruse. Now that I am retired from the corporate...
Recently back from Shanghai and Beijing, legendary jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno provides insight into his career – with some personal pics and videos. Jimmy also offers...
The first time I played with a jazz guitar player, he gave me some very specific details regarding voicings. “When we get to the F7 chord...