Ranked #1
Podcast #35 - Using Big Scales to Unlock the Fretboard
Podcast #35 - Using Big Scales to Unlock the Fretboard
In this podcast, we'll look into an exercise that is relatively simple in concept, but that can go very deep (as far as ... Read more
1 Oct 2014
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11mins
Ranked #2
Podcast #31 - Modes of C melodic and C harmonic minor
Podcast #31 - Modes of C melodic and C harmonic minor
In this podcast, we cover the basic chords found in both C melodic minor and C harmonic minor scales. This is generally ... Read more
1 Apr 2014
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13mins
Ranked #3
Podcast #3 - Your Own Voice + Stella by Starlight Analysis
Podcast #3 - Your Own Voice + Stella by Starlight Analysis
This important podcast deals with the most crucial element for any jazz artist: finding your own voice! Then we proceed ... Read more
1 Sep 2011
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12mins
Ranked #4
Podcast #10 - II-V-I Soloing + Systematized Learning
Podcast #10 - II-V-I Soloing + Systematized Learning
Here's a fun podcast where we look at ways to approach soloing on II-V-I. We'll also talk about ways to make our learnin... Read more
1 Apr 2012
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11mins
Ranked #5
Podcast #24 - The Minor II-V-I Quick Start Guide
Podcast #24 - The Minor II-V-I Quick Start Guide
Wonder how to get started with the minor II-V-I? Does you're soloing abilities suddenly crash and burn every time you co... Read more
1 Jun 2013
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11mins
Ranked #6
Podcast #4 - Adding Chromaticism to Your Lines
Podcast #4 - Adding Chromaticism to Your Lines
The most awaited podcast topic of all: chromaticism! Jazz guitarists are always curious about jazz lines with a chromati... Read more
1 Oct 2011
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17mins
Ranked #7
Podcast #13 - Pentatonics for II-V-I + Technical Advice
Podcast #13 - Pentatonics for II-V-I + Technical Advice
A very popular podcast on the website, this is where we get down to business with applying the infamous pentatonic scale... Read more
1 Jul 2012
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18mins
Ranked #8
Podcast #20 - Accountability + Bb Blues Analysis
Podcast #20 - Accountability + Bb Blues Analysis
Accountability is one of the most powerful tool when it comes to getting things done. Lose weight? Get a coach (or a par... Read more
1 Mar 2013
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21mins
Ranked #9
Podcast #32 - Playing Free (for improving)
Podcast #32 - Playing Free (for improving)
Playing *completely* free (without constraints of time, chords, scales, or other) is a great learning tool. See if you c... Read more
1 May 2014
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10mins
Ranked #10
Podcast #25 - How to Approach Standards
Podcast #25 - How to Approach Standards
In line with the recent "Dummies' Guide to Jazz Standards", here's a podcast on how to learn, memorize and play better o... Read more
1 Jul 2013
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8mins
Ranked #11
Podcast #34 - Jazz is Cerebral
Podcast #34 - Jazz is Cerebral
Jazz is intellectual, right? Or is it? Find out by listen to the latest podcast on this website!This podcast originally ... Read more
1 Aug 2014
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4mins
Ranked #12
Podcast #33 - Written Studies (versus bits and pieces)
Podcast #33 - Written Studies (versus bits and pieces)
As jazzers, we're often culprit of only learning "bits and pieces" of the stuff we learn. A scale, an arpeggio, a few li... Read more
1 Jul 2014
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4mins
Ranked #13
Podcast #12 - Extending II-V-I + Jazz Theory
Podcast #12 - Extending II-V-I + Jazz Theory
In this (rather long) 12th podcast here, we'll dwell heavily on the theory side: extensions on the II-V-I and other more... Read more
1 Jun 2012
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18mins
Ranked #14
Podcast #5 - Chord Vamp Solos + Bebop
Podcast #5 - Chord Vamp Solos + Bebop
A discussion on how to improvise during those rather "static" chord vamps. And the second topic has also been a very "in... Read more
1 Nov 2011
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16mins
Ranked #15
Podcast #38 - Coltrane Changes
Podcast #38 - Coltrane Changes
As a new jazz player, it can be tempting to want to jump into Giant Steps, a pillar of jazz music, and expect to be just... Read more
13 May 2019
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12mins
Ranked #16
Podcast #6 - The Form + Minor II-V-I
Podcast #6 - The Form + Minor II-V-I
Respecting the form (of the song) is what guides our jazz improvisations; it's the vehicle. In fact, not following the f... Read more
1 Dec 2011
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16mins
Ranked #17
Podcast #23 - How to Remember Tunes
Podcast #23 - How to Remember Tunes
The best way to remember tunes is not to forget them (said no jazz guitarist ever!) Here a series of tips on how to main... Read more
1 May 2013
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16mins
Ranked #18
Podcast #9 - Personal Development + Scale Positions
Podcast #9 - Personal Development + Scale Positions
Becoming a better person is key in developing your jazz guitar skills. The more we grow as human beings, the more we lea... Read more
1 Mar 2012
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11mins
Ranked #19
Podcast #21 - Letting Go + Muscle Memory
Podcast #21 - Letting Go + Muscle Memory
A rather "anatomical" and spiritual podcast, we talk about letting us get out of the way mentally and letting the finger... Read more
1 Mar 2013
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8mins
Ranked #20
Podcast #11 - More II-V-I Soloing + Walking Bass
Podcast #11 - More II-V-I Soloing + Walking Bass
Two fun topics for the podcast number one-one (I love repeating digits): II-V-I soloing and walking bass. In the II-V-I ... Read more
1 May 2012
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13mins