In this Mark Stefani lesson for Jazz Guitar Today, Mark centers on one of his favorite guitar options… …playing thumb-brushed octaves in the Wes Montgomery tradition,...
JGT Contributor/Educator Trey Wright explains how to color tones as part of his ‘Comping Major Cadences’ lesson series.
This lesson is based on the 8-bar “A” section (verse) from Mark’s uptempo “Good to Go” original bebop composition, a tribute dedicated to jazz guitarist Andreas...
JGT contributor Bill Farrish shows us how ‘clusters’ can be very useful for harmonizing melodies and providing accompaniment. Clusters (for the purpose of this lesson) are...
Mark Stefani’s holiday lesson based on the first four bars of his “Merry Christmas Baby” slow blues solo. Hey Everyone! This lesson is based on the...
The way I learned to play was jamming just about every day with friends and colleagues. So we are calling this lesson “Let’s Jam”. The concept...
Mark Stefani’s latest lesson based on a solo from his “Blues Tripper” composition. “Blues Tripper” is an original Stefani tune in the key of G –...
Producer/guitarist John March introduces a series of lessons on the important works of Ted Greene – starting with ‘Over the Rainbow’. Photo credit above: Bob Barry/Jazzography...
Welcome to the first installment of Chuck Anderson’s new column, Exploring Jazz Guitar Improvisation. Let’s begin by eliminating the hype and misinformation about jazz guitar improvisation....
Mark Stefani’s latest swing blues lesson built on successive II-V changes. In case you’re unfamiliar with this tune composed by Sam Jones and recorded by Cannonball...
Lesson based on a guitar solo from a tribute to the late B.B. King. I’ve always maintained that the most important components of any successful solo...
Cool Jazzy Chords on the front end…then Killer Pentatonic and Double-Stop Blues Licks. The intro for this original tune was inspired by guitarist George Benson. In...
Jazz Guitar Today reviews each of the 7 lessons – Step by Step… Mark Stefani is an accomplished guitarist, bassist, composer and author with over 45...
In Lesson #2, Chuck Anderson continues explore the many aspects of Talent. Next, taking a look at the commitment to goals. If the end is clear...
Mark Stefani’s Final Step in the ‘Seven Steps to Changes Heaven’ – Recording and Evaluating Your Work Recording your solos and work in general is an...