In this lesson I walk you through all of the changes to this great tune. Included is the most thorough PDF I have created. It contains an equal amount of both linear and chordal examples. I discuss turnarounds in major and to the II chord, tri-tone substitutions, the diminished chord and much more.

This lesson is all about chords and comping! The 15 page PDF contains many examples and also includes a 2 chorus etude that you can play along with me. I cover many techniques of substitution as well as show you efficient ways of using chromaticism, pedal points, the tritone sub and the I diminis...

This lesson is packed with musical ideas and practical applications. You’ll learn to play more melodically, navigate static harmony such as A–7/D, and apply expressive chordal concepts. I demonstrate how to anticipate chord changes for a more natural, less academic sound, and show you how to harm...

In this 30 minute lesson I break down Just Friends chord by chord while paying special attention to the bIII diminished chord. Most of us use the Ab-7 Db7 change, but the diminished can be a lot of fun. Tons of chordal and linear examples including a 9 page PDF in notation and tab.

In this lesson I break down all of the harmony section by section. I discuss the bIII and bII diminished chords in detail and give you 12 pages of transcribed lines to practice. Other topics include triad pairs and the tri-tone substitution. Another information packed lesson!

In this lesson I discuss traditional and modern approaches to the standard tune How High the Moon. Many topics including delaying the V7 resolution to the I, triad pairs, diminished I chords and the tritone scale are covered in depth. This lesson has something for everyone! Many examples includin...

In this lesson I discuss in great detail one of the most popular bossa nova's ever played. There are several parts of the tune that can be quite tricky, I simplify those by demonstrating ways of dealing with the diminished chord and the different types of dominant chords that are found within thi...

In this 40 minute lesson, I discuss this wonderful Cole Porter classic in great detail. I teach you numerous substitutions, look at minor ii-v's, talk about triadic playing and give many chordal and linear examples in both notation and tab. The 11 page PDF will guide you through the video lesson ...

In this lesson I walk you through each step of the harmony and provide both linear and chordal examples in notation and tab. Topics include the I diminished chord, tri-tone subs, chromaticism, and the augmented and diminished scales. Chord lovers will enjoy the one chorus etude provided!

In this video I look at several ways of dealing with the #I Diminished chord and how to create interesting variations on the A section harmony. The bridge is very interesting with key centers based on an augmented triad.I show you effective ways of practicing this challenging section of the tune.

An amazing lesson. Turnarounds, the I diminished, chromatic II-V's, tons of linear and chordal examples. You will love the 50 minute lesson on Dizzy Gillespie's amazing tune Groovin' High.

A monster of a tune by Joe Henderson. In this lesson I talk about triad pairs, melodic minor, pentatonic b6 and the minor 6 pentatonic. The PDF contains great examples of all the topics mentioned. A really great lesson on a modern modal tune.

This is an amazing lesson! I planned to do a half an hour lesson on Secret Love but ended discussing some of my more modern ways of playing over static harmony. I speak about turnarounds and chromatic II-V's but also spend a large amount of time showing you ways to deal with the F-7 chord that ca...

One of the great Herbie Hancock tunes. In this 50 minute lesson, I take a detailed look at each segment of the harmony. This is a great chance to work on your modal playing as there isn't much in the way of traditional ii-V language. I discuss derived pentatonics, major triads from the diminished...

A great lesson on one of Stevie Wonder's most famous tunes. I use the Bireli Lagréne and Sylvain Luc arrangement as the basis of the lesson. Great chordal and linear examples on the PDF! Really awesome lesson!

In this lesson I take a close look at Charlie Parker's classic bebop head Donna Lee. I explore the ways that he would delay resolutions of his bebop lines in order to make them sound less "practiced". This lesson features 10 pages of notated examples featuring the augmented scale, diminished scal...

In this lesson I discuss one of the most popular jazz waltzes. I cover modal playing and the use of pentatonics on both Major and Minor chords. Triad pairs are also discussed in regards to modal playing. Great linear and chordal examples in this 30 minute lesson. 10 page PDF included in both nota...

This has always been one of my favorite standard tunes to play. I cover some basic reharmonizations, the use of closed voice chords, the biii diminished chord and much more. an extensive PDF with some wonderful chordal examples is included in both notation and tab!

I love this lesson! Great lines and chordal example as well as a very hip way of looking at the A section harmony. 10 pages of transcribed lines and ideas for you to study. I also discuss the "Benny Golson Progression" and the turnaround to the ii chord. Much more in this fantastic lesson.

In this lesson I take a look at Duke Pearson's tune Minor League. I love this tune, the melody is so well constructed! The lesson features 12 pages of amazing hard bop language with a fully transcribed 6 chorus solo! Great comping examples as well in this amazing PDF document. Take command of you...

In this lesson I look at one of Sonny Rollins's most popular tunes. Airegin is part minor blues and part major II-V madness! I show you how to use the dominant approach to keep the static minor harmony moving and how to overcome the temptation of just using sequenced ideas on the chromatic II-V's...

A great lesson on one of my favorite tunes. Although a fairly basic song, the diminished approach chords can be a little tricky. I discuss two different ways of dealing with the diminished chord and talk about turnarounds and lydian b7.

What a great lesson on navigating through modern harmony! Although there is plenty of conventional chord movement, there are a few tricky spots where your knowledge of diatonic 7th chords and secondary dominants is not that useful. Learn how I divide the neck and gain fluidity when moving through...

A must know standard tune! This lesson is filled with great transcribed lines in notation and tab. Topics include back cycling, lydian dominant and the diminished chord.