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It Could Happen to You - Tune Based
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In this lesson I discuss one of the most popular standards and demonstrate ways of dealing with the diminished chord sequence and the turnaround to the ii chord. Tons more including an overview of a chord melody with both linear and chordal examples. The backing track features g...
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Someday My Prince Will Come - Tune Based
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In this lesson I discuss voice leading, three note voicings, the dominant II chord and biii diminished. Much more in this 50 minute lesson, including a 9 page PDF in both notation and tab with great examples of comping and soloing.
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Nica's Dream - Tune Based
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Advanced players will love this lesson. Nica's Dream is filled with opportunities for the use of some exciting harmonic devices. Topics include derived pentatonics from melodic minor, the augmented scale, triad pairs, and much more. Join me for this one hour lesson and expand yo...
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Soloing Without Accompaniment (It Could Happen to You) - Topic Driven
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In this lesson I use the tune It Could Happen to You to demonstrate how to solo when you are the only instrument. This happens all of the time when accompanying a singer or horn player in a duet situation. A great lesson with a fully transcribed two chorus example.
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Solo Construction - Essential
In this lesson I discuss ways of "story telling" in regards to building an interesting solo.
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Giant Steps - Tune Based
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In this lesson I begin with a thorough explanation of the tune and it's unusual harmony. Included in the PDF are 13 pages of lines and comping examples. This lesson will teach you how to master this must know chord progression!
