Get your guitarist from “Smoke on the Water” to “Stompin’ at the Savoy!” Help your guitarist succeed in Jazz Band. We all know that guitarists struggle with reading music. We can overcome this, but, honestly, it’s not the first thing we need from our guitarist. What we need, in a Continue Reading
Jazz Band Audition
Why Can’t Guitarists Read? Sympathy for the G
Why can’t guitarists read? Guitar is not taught in school. Period. Well, OK, I guess that it’s then. Alright, a little more. All the band and orchestra instruments are taught in school, beginning in elementary school in many places. Guitar is excluded. Some schools have clubs now, but in the clubs, Continue Reading
Why Did I Write A Crash Course in Jazz Rhythm Guitar?
Howdy! Well, long-story-short, I wrote Crash Course In Jazz Rhythm Guitar because it didn’t exist and the world needs it. Get students ready to read charts, play correct voicings and in the correct style, all in a fun, directed, and quick manner. I have been playing jazz guitar since high Continue Reading
What Does A Guitarist Need to Know For Jazz Band Audition?
So, you want to get into your school jazz band, middle-school, high-school, or college. It’s a blast and you get to play in a super cool group, doing something different than the normal guitarist. Good for you! But, the audition is coming up and you’re not sure what’s expected of Continue Reading