In this comprehensive course, Barry Greene shares his approach to crafting lyrical, harmonically rich solo guitar arrangements of classic jazz standards. You’ll learn how to move beyond chords and melody to create fully integrated performances that stand on their own—ideal for solo gigs, recordin...

In this lesson, we take a thoughtful look at Charlie Parker’s Confirmation, one of the most iconic and intricate bebop heads in the jazz repertoire. The melody poses unique challenges for guitarists, as Parker’s saxophone-specific phrasing and embellishments don’t always translate directly to the...

In this lesson, we take a close look at Duke Pearson’s classic tune Jeannine. The piece presents a compelling opportunity to explore modal harmony and the expressive use of pentatonic scales, with special attention given to the unusual shift from Ab minor to Ab major. We also break down the more ...