Barry Greene Video Lessons

Dive into the world of jazz guitar with Barry Greene, one of the most respected educators in the field. Our site offers hundreds of hours of HD video lessons, complete with extensive PDF materials. Each 30-60 minute lesson covers a variety of topics to help you master the art of jazz guitar. Enjo...

In this video lesson, I present my chord melody arrangement of Jimmy Van Heusen’s “Polka Dots and Moonbeams.” We will explore the harmonic choices behind the arrangement, designed to be both accessible and musically captivating. A PDF of the complete arrangement is included for your reference.

In this video lesson, I guide you through Dizzy Gillespie’s “A Night in Tunisia,” using it as a framework to explore the Lydian ♭7 scale and triad pairs. We’ll analyze the tune in detail, covering the harmonic choices throughout. The lesson includes a PDF and a backing track featuring Ulysses Owe...

One of my all time favorite standards to play. In this lesson I dig deep into the minor II-V to both major and minor. 3 and a half pages of licks and cool chords are included to help you internalize the material. A very thorough and detailed look at this great tune. PDF include with download.

In this lesson, I share my approach to internalizing the musical language found in bebop standards by Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. While memorizing solos is key to deepening your jazz musicianship, extracting phrases from tunes like "Donna Lee" and "Groovin' High" can offer transformative ...

Taking inspiration from a recent Instagram video that I did, this lesson explores the strategy of turnarounds, enhancing your understanding of this widely-used chord progression. The detailed lesson offers clear explanations, applicable advice, and is accompanied by a thorough PDF filled with out...

Check out this amazing new lesson on Wes Montgomery's Jingles. In this comprehensive session, I look into every aspect of the song, guiding you through its structure and nuances. I explore essential topics such as improvising over static minor chords and navigating II-V progressions in various ke...

Join me in this video lesson as I dive deep into the classic Cole Porter tune, "All of You." I cover everything from the susb9 chord to the minor 6 pentatonic, as well as techniques for comping and soloing. This lesson includes a detailed PDF with both notation and tab, plus a backing track featu...

A wonderful lesson on the great standard tune "I Thought About You". I discuss back-cycling as well as give numerous examples of some of my favorite melodic and chordal ideas. PDF included

In my latest jazz guitar lesson on the classic jazz waltz "Emily," I provide an in-depth exploration of chord scale relationships, melodic phrasing, and the effective use of triplet subdivisions to create engaging solos. This lesson offers a comprehensive analysis of the tune from top to bottom, ...

Step into the smoky, dim-lit world of jazz guitar mastery as I delve into the art of arranging Duke Ellington's timeless piece, "Prelude to a Kiss." Join me as I unravel the nuances of my approach to crafting solo guitar renditions that not only sound nice but are also playable. Through a melodic...

Ready to take your improvisation to the next level? Join me for an exciting new video lesson where I dive deep into the art of creating lengthy 16th note double time lines.
In this lesson, I unveil the secret to mastering double time: it's not just about technique, it's about having the language ...

Dive into the heart of hard bop with my lesson on Clifford Brown's classic tune, "Daahoud." This video focuses on unraveling the language of jazz, with a spotlight on this tune's unusual turnaround. Grammy award-winning drummer Ulysses Owens provides a stellar backing track, ensuring a hands-on e...

Dive into my latest lesson video, “The Anatomy of a Compelling Jazz Line," where I explore what makes a jazz line truly special from both linear and bebop perspectives. Delving into the essentials of interest, momentum, and meaning, this lesson breaks down the key ingredients that elevate jazz im...

In my latest video lesson, I delve into the standard jazz composition "I Remember You," The lesson covers topics such as the use of secondary dominants, and emphasizing a departure from conventional chord scales to foster a more nuanced approach to improvisation.

Enhancing the learning experienc...

In this video lesson, I guide you through the renowned composition "The Great Stream" by Pat Martino. While it may seem harmonically straightforward, Pat's remarkable talent in seamlessly crafting endless musical phrases is truly exceptional, forming the core of this video. The main theme present...

In this lesson, I'm deconstructing the iconic jazz gem by Sonny Rollins, "Pent-Up House." While it maintains a simple structure of major II-V progressions, Clifford Brown's solo adds subtle nuances of alternate changes not present in the original score. And that's not all – you'll also receive an...

Hey jazz guitarists! Check out this new chord melody lesson on "It Might as Well be Spring". In this lesson, we'll go over harmonization techniques, solo guitar playing, and how to create an effective arrangement. Get ready to take your solo guitar playing to the next level! The full arrangement ...

This is one of my favorite Wes Montgomery tunes! The A sections are fairly easy, but so much fun to play. I show you how Wes would use the G-7 sound on top of the F dorian sound - it's classic! The bridge of this tune takes listeners on an exciting musical journey, exploring a series of II-V pro...

In this essential lesson I show how I use small melodic patterns to allow me to weave through the five positions I always use. The best part of this is that in every position, the fingerings remain the same. It's simple but mind blowing when you realize what this can do for your fretboard knowled...

A series of 27 lessons consisting of over two hours of content on the very basics of jazz guitar. Here is the course outline:

1. Introduction
2. The Left Hand
3. The Right Hand
4. Alternate Picking
5. The Major Scale
6. Building Triads
7. Building 7th Chords
8. Chord Function
9. Ear Trai...

6 awesome lessons inspired by the great masters who performed them. Including Benson, Martino and Grant Green.

Tune List:
Minor League - Grant Green
Cisco - Pat Martino
This Masquerade - George Benson
Affirmation - George Benson
Footprints - Wayne Shorter
Invitation - Joe Henderson

These three new lessons form the foundation of tune playing. Blues, Rhythm Changes and Impressions. If you have command of these tunes, it will help you in every aspect of tune learning and improvising. All three lessons come with extensive PDF material.

Video List:
Blues Essentials
Oleo
Impress...

A great series of six lessons designed to give you a strong set of fundamental skills. These will help you get comfortable with all of the lessons on the site.

Video List:
Line Connections
Back Cycling
Secret Jazz Chord
Dominant Chord Study
Study in Minor II-V's
Major II-V's

Six fantastic lessons designed to take your comping to the next level. Discounted to 10.00 per lesson.

Video List:
Modern Comping Techniques
An Insiders Look at Voicings and Comping
Killer Comping
Comping on Rhythm Changes
Comping on the Blues
Comping on Turnarounds

Dive into the alluring world of solo jazz guitar with my latest lesson on the timeless Billy Strayhorn tune, "Chelsea Bridge." In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll guide you through a captivating chord melody arrangement that showcases the beauty of this classic jazz composition.

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Here are five Pat Martino lessons bundled at a great price.
1. Cisco
2. Sunny
3. Lean Years
4. The Pat Martino Lesson
5. The Great Stream

One of the most challenging musical situations a guitarist finds himself in is a duo with a bass player. There is a level of intimacy and musical conversation that can't be replicated while playing with a drummer. In this lesson I discuss how to get comfortable with this format and to appreciate ...

Dive into the world of Bossa Nova with my latest lesson, meticulously crafted around the timeless classic, "Triste" by the legendary Antonio Carlos Jobim. In this comprehensive video, I delve deep into the heart of the original composition, using it's original key and chord changes, while emphasi...

In this lesson I discuss George Benson's solo on the Theme From Mash. I consider this one of the best recorded guitar solos ever. It has something for everyone in it! Included is the full transcription and awesome backing track. Enjoy!

Without question the idea of the "Secret Jazz Chord" has helped me more than anything to gain fretboard mastery and harmonic confidence. The basis of the idea is simple, I explain it thoroughly by breaking it down into three steps. This is an update to a previous lesson I had done but felt compel...

This tune is another great example of a pop tune with the chord changes of an American Songbook Standard. There is however a big difference in the rhythmic aspect of approaching this tune as it has a contemporary groove with a bit of swing feel. I walk you through the two approaches I usually tak...

In the lesson I discuss how I created a solo guitar arrangement of this beautiful tune. There are a lot of fun moments here including many chances to use the Io7 sound. Full arrangement on the PDF in both notation and tab.

One of my all time favorite Pat tunes! In this lesson I discuss the different versions Pat has played this tune over the years and look at some interesting ways of approaching the static D-7 sound. I also discuss the ramifications of a modal approach versus a bebop approach. As always, great line...

I discovered this while practicing a bunch of Benny Golson tunes. He uses this progression in his tunes often but the one that got me thinking was Whisper Not. I decided to see what would happen if I took it through all keys and used it as a vehicle for practicing minor ii-V's. This has helped ev...

In this lesson I describe my method of sounding immediately modern by looking at any chord as slash chord harmony. It may sound difficult but in fact it's very simple. All it requires is an adjustment in the way you look at harmony that you are already familiar with. Anyone looking to modernize t...

It's in so many of his tunes and all over his solos. Wes's ingenious way of simply adding the II chord to the tritone changes the whole approach to this common substitution. Great examples on the PDF using Autumn Leaves, Another You, Blues and Rhythm Changes. This lesson is so important and will ...

Another great Tune Based lesson on Thelonius Monk's "In Walked Bud". I walk you through the tune from top to bottom giving you insight into ways of approaching the tune. Backing track featuring Ulysses Owens and PDF included. Enjoy!

This is such a beautiful tune. I go through it with you from top to bottom and discuss every decision made to create the arrangement. I offer alternative ways of playing several of the sections and give many examples. I also talk through how many of these harmonics decisions have helped my compin...

This was a fun lesson to create. I discuss George's superior sense of phrasing and his uncanny ability to create lyrical melodic statements along with chop filled 16th note lines. I had no idea this was a Stevie Wonder tune but have always loved it. Great written examples on the PDF as well as a ...

From the Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane album. This Tommy Flanagan tune is a 12 bar Bird blues in Ab. The head is great and the changes are so much fun to play over. I use this chord progression as a substitution on regular blues all of the time. Great lines and chords on the 15 page PDF. Backin...

In this chord melody lesson you will be introduced to several methods of harmonization including the chromatic approach, constant structure and counterpoint. A beautiful, playable arrangement on one of my favorite Rogers and Hart compositions. Full arrangement included on the PDF. Enjoy!

I didn't know you could squeeze so many ii-V's into one tune! Wes Montgomery's Twisted Blues presents two challenges, the key of Db and a relentless stream of short ii-v's. This is a great study on how to navigate short ii-V's and to appreciate the way Wes treated the tritone substitution. Backin...

We all know "Somewhere" from the musical West Side Story. Leonard Bernstein has done such a clever job weaving through tonal centers and constantly lifting the composition through unexpected melodic statements. I had a great time working through this composition using some of my favorite harmoniz...

What a beautiful tune! An absolute must for your bossa nova repertoire. I explore the tune from top to bottom and show you several ways of approaching the chord changes. Topics include secondary dominants, the diminished scale and much more. Fully notated PDF and backing track featuring Ulysses O...

In this tune based lesson I discuss Kenny Barron's composition Voyage. It's comprised of a small modal section followed by some fairly common bebop harmony. The bridge is a bit tricky... ascending chromatic ii-V's that will keep you on your toes! The included PDF contains pages of comping and sol...

In this essential lesson, I discuss the major II-V utilizing both chordal and linear examples. I have provided the exercises that gave me a great foundation during my earlier years. This material became apparent to me during the period of my life when I was transcribing a lot of Charlie Parker so...

This is such an amazing tune by Pat Metheny, it has elements of minor blues, some Bach inspired chord motion and John Coltrane's countdown progression. Deceptively simple until the countdown changes sneak up on you... As usual, I walk you through the tune from top to bottom and give many examples...

In this topic driven lesson I take the tune Stella by Starlight and break it down into 5 positions, including both voicing and lines. I have found this method of practicing incredibly helpful for gaining fretboard knowledge and at this stage in my guitar playing life, have equal comfort in any po...

Interested in taking your chord melody playing to the next level? In this one hour masterclass, I discuss several methods including the dominant, chromatic and diatonic approaches. You'll also find out about other topics like counterpoint and various techniques for spicing things up in these arr...

In this video lesson I write two tunes in real time to demonstrate some of the methods I use for tune writing. This is an eye opening lesson that you will enjoy immensely. Thanks for watching!

There is an abundance of Pat Martino lesson material to be found on the internet. This lesson is not about me presenting Pat's material in the way that he did, rather, I am showing you how I adapted his methods into my playing. My goal when I began to understand Pat's method of re-envisioning har...

In this lesson I describe my method of looking at the guitar and show you what I believe is a unique and beneficial way of developing a deep understanding of the instrument and its application to jazz. Topics include:

Creating Drop 2's
Creating Drop 3's
Understanding extensions and their a...

Enjoy this chord melody arrangement of I'll Be Home For Christmas. Happy Holidays to everyone and thanks for being part of Barry Greene Video Lessons.

In this lesson I describe how the jazz blues differs from traditional blues and show you the methods used to create the ii-V's that give jazz blues it's definitive sound. This is designed as a beginner lesson but even intermediate to advanced guitarists will find something useful in it. This is a...

In this lesson, I walk you through one of Monk's greatest ballads. A very simple melody harmonized with some fairly challenging harmony make this a very enjoyable tune to play. Fully analyzed with the complete arrangement in both notation and tab.

I love this tune! As always I walk you through the arrangement from top to bottom giving you insight into all of the decision making in regard to harmony and phrasing. Such a beautiful song to add to your chord melody repertoire. Full PDF included. Enjoy and thanks.

You'll love this lesson! Step away from purely linear improvisations and implement the sounds of triads on all kinds of jazz harmony. PDF in tab and notation included🎸

Spend an hour with me as I go through the standard tune the Days of Wine and Roses while discussing some of the things that Joe Pass routinely did on tunes. Dominant Approach, Chromatic Approach, diminished movement, and playing in time are just some of the topics covered. The 14 page PDF include...

By request, an hour long lesson on playing outside! The 23 page PDF is full of both melodic and chordal examples of some of my methods of playing outside. Those methods include reharmonization, intervallic playing and complete manipulation of the given harmony. For those of you interested in some...

In this video, I discuss every possibility of major triads over alternate bass notes. Examples would be E/Bb or D/Bb. For those of you who have trouble understanding how to treat these types of chords, this lesson is for you. A great PDF with full explanations of all of the theory is included in ...

I received a great email from a fellow guitar player who thought that the comping I was doing with Larry Coryell on the Have You Met Miss Jones video was killer! In this lesson I go through some of the techniques that I use when accompanying one person. Lots of information that I'm sure you'll en...

In this lesson I demonstrate how to use blues language mixed in with linear playing on a static G7 chord. It began as a purely blues lesson but morphed into a lesson on ways of improvising on a simple one chord groove. I touch on many topics including pentatonics, blues, triad pairs, diminished a...

A great lesson on harmonizing your single lines with chords while improvising. The included PDF contains two "etudes" to get you going. I used Blues and Four on Six as examples.

In this lesson I systematically show you how to generate all of the inversions for any 4 part chord. Nothing has done more for my chordal fretboard knowledge and comping than this method has. I have also transcribed three choruses of comping on "The Days of Wine and Roses" and recorded the audio ...

By request, Playing Outside II 🎸This time I focus on the application of outside techniques to a standard tune. "All The Things You Are" offers ample opportunity for both harmonic and intervalic outside playing. It's all here in this one hour lesson. The PDF has amazing examples and I have provide...

Explore a delightful bundle of four captivating chord melodies! These arrangements are crafted with a focus on creating arrangements that are both enjoyable and approachable, and are aimed at having you play them for your friends and family in no time. Each lesson takes you through every chord st...

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.

Who needs chord scale relationships?! In this lesson I show you how to use the overall shape of the melody to create interesting improvisations. I also talk about guide tone lines as well as some eye opening tips on how to look at your chord progressions in a completely different way. You're goin...

A very often requested topic! In this 40 minute lesson I show you my techniques of bringing the boring I-VI-II-V to life! Topics include the "one note method", the "chromatic scale method" tritone subs and III for I. I also discuss turnarounds in minor as well as the turnaround to the ii-7 chord.

In this lesson I demonstrate how to generate 3 part voicings in 4ths and 5ths in all of it's inversions. I also show you how to fully harmonize the "So What" chord. Two transcribed sections of the lesson explain comping in a modal situation and using these structures in a guitar trio setting.

In this lesson I discuss the two types of dominant chords we deal with in jazz tunes, resolving and non resolving. I keep the discussion two the modes of melodic minor but discuss various reharmonizations, and give you 7 pages of melodic and chordal examples. Another essential lesson for understa...

Learn how I take II-V's from different key areas and superimpose them over traditional II-V's. Pretty cool:) A lot of this material I learned from the Bill Evans arrangement of "I Hear a Rhapsody" but it sounds amazing on any tune! All examples presented in both tab and notation. Another must hav...

Comping with a vocalist, a saxophone player, another guitarist or gulp, a piano player? This one hour video lesson discusses all of those scenarios and more. The included 18 page PDF gives examples of each and are presented in both notation and tab🎸 You will love this lesson👍

In this lesson, I show you the modes of melodic minor I use most often. These modes unlock some of the most common chords we find in traditional and modern harmony. There are many transcribed lines in both notation and tab as well as some insight as to how to use the triad pairs derived from thes...

In this lesson I show you how to use 4 different pentatonic scales on everything from modal tunes in minor to advanced jazz harmony. The pentatonics derived from melodic minor can be used on all harmony constructed from melodic minor! This would include altered dominants, major 7#5 chords, susb9 ...

In this lesson I use an F7 chord to demonstrate some of the Benson like blues licks I've learned over the years.

In this lesson I use Wayne Shorter's JuJu to discuss the augmented scale. The included pdf contains numerous examples of lines derived from this powerful hexatonic scale. There is also a discussion on how to use these ideas on six different chord types. I also use the more common standard "A Trai...

This entire 40 minute lesson deals with some of my methods for creating interesting comping on the blues. I discuss tritones, back-cycling voicings in 4ths, countdown changes and using melody as the most important feature of a well played accompaniment.

In this lesson I discuss some of the more modern aspects of jazz playing. This tune is a perfect vehicle for studying pentatonics, voicings in 4ths, triad pairs, weaving lines through unrelated key centers and of course playing over Major7 chords, Joe loved the Major7 chord:)

Linear Turnaround Secrets. In this lesson I demonstrate how to use basic dom7b9 language to create interesting lines over turnarounds. I then apply the material to "rhythm changes".

Grab a cup of coffee and begin a journey into the depths of the diminished scale! This lesson has everything, analysis, chords, scales, triads, lines, different methods of usage and most importantly, how to use the diminished scale melodically rather than with patterns. The most information packe...

I love this lesson. Great examples abound along with a 3 chorus etude that you can play along with. Topics include harmonizing ascending and descending bass lines, chromaticism, turnarounds, three note voicings and much more. These concepts are ideal for Sandu but will work on any blues!

In this lesson I use John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" and "Countdown" as substitutions on Blues, Rhythm Changes and Miles Mode ( a modal tune in B minor). There is lots of transcribed material in tab and notation as well as a discussion on how to use this idea in other situations. This is one of the...

In this lesson I discuss how to conceptualize ballads, and how to avoid the major pitfalls that frequently occur when playing at very slow tempos. I discuss the rhythmic components as well negotiating such a "large" quarter note. This lessons includes many examples in both notation and tab and fe...

In this 30 minute lesson I show you several different methods I use to create walking bass lines while comping. The 5 page PDF contains 4 choruses of blues and 1 chorus of rhythm changes, completely transcribed in notation and tab. A great lesson on balance, swing and time feel!

In this lesson I discuss ways of creating intros and endings. Although I have provided plenty of transcribed examples, the main focus of the lesson is to teach you to be able to create interesting intros and endings on any tune. I also discuss some of the most common (quick and easy) endings that...

An excellent lesson on both modal and ii-V playing. Both sections present challenges, in this video, I address ways of overcoming them. Includes 10 pages of examples and a backing track featuring Ulysses Owens on drums!

I've borrowed the intro and tempo from the Diana Krall version of this tune. So swingin! I walk you through the whole tune and discuss some of my favorite substitutions. Topics include soloing on Maj7 chords, the Io7 chord and soloing on the V7/Vi chord. Great examples on the PDF. Backing track i...

Bebop time! If you've wanted to improve your bebop playing, this lesson is for you. I have come up with a method for navigating chord changes that has worked incredibly well for me. I share it with you in this lesson on Charlie Parker's Yardbird Suite. Let's get to work! PDF and backing track wit...

This is one of my favorite tunes to play! I love the wide open modal section and the contrast it creates with the chord changes throughout the tune. There is so much to learn from here, secondary dominants, modal playing, voicings in 4ths and lot's more:)

Billy Strayhorn loves the key of Db! In this lesson I take a cue from the Joe Henderson recording of this tune. There are so many interesting harmonic moments especially when coupled with challenging melody notes. This is a great lesson on voice leading, minor ii-V's, altered dominant sounds as w...

A wonderful lesson based on the Pat Metheny recording from Question and Answer. Pat handles this tune expertly. His ballad playing in a trio is exceptional. This lesson focuses on some of his methods for playing in a trio as well as some slick harmonization techniques. Backing track featuring Uly...

What an amazing tune! You have a wide open modal section and then a fairly complex set of chord changes to navigate. Cedar does an incredible job of connecting key centers using diminished based tritone substitutions. This was a fun one to put together, enjoy! Superb playing on the backing track ...

Barry's approach to time is an essential lesson for all jazz guitarists. The goal of this lesson is simple: you learn the methods behind creating a quality jazz time feel. If you are struggling to improvise at a slow-medium tempo or if your lines could stand a bit more direction from your right h...

This lesson is based on several requests to do more of a funky, groove based tune. Lot's of blues, a discussion about octaves, and some thoughts on NOT playing the changes.... Great backing track and PDF included.

I've had several requests to do another Invitation lesson. Well, here it is. As usual, the tune is discussed from top to bottom and includes topics such as the diminished scale, triad pairs, the Coltrane pentatonic and much more. Includes a PDF and backing track.

Great combination chord melody and comping/improvising lesson. I show you numerous ways of navigating the tune as well as provide fantastic examples on the included PDF.

What an amazing lesson on chromatic II-V's! As usual, great examples on the included PDF. I also discuss ways to use chromaticism regardless of the tune your playing and give several examples to demonstrate this. A really enjoyable lesson. Backing track with Ulysses Owens included.

Estate" is a timeless Italian jazz ballad that evokes feelings of nostalgia and melancholy. The song, originally composed by Bruno Martino with lyrics by Bruno Brighetti, captures the essence of a tranquil summer, where the sun sets over the horizon and memories of love and happiness are intertwi...

A deep look at Miles Davis's tune Nardis using the Bill Evans 1961 recording as a reference. This tune isn't just about phrygian, there are many more harmonic elements in the tune that are rarely touched on. I explore them all. An epic composition that will broaden your understanding of harmony. ...

Chromaticism! Descending II-V's, descending dominants, ascending dominants. Fun but challenging. I walk you through the whole tune and include a full PDF with a backing track with Ulysses Owens on Drums. I've created a section where you can trade "fours" with Ulysses! Enjoy the lesson.

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 grammy award winner...

In this lesson I talk about modal playing and how to deal with ii-V's that don't resolve to their expected destination. Much more as you'd expect in this 45 minute lesson🎸 Backing track included featuring Ulysses Owens Jr 🥁

I treat this lesson as a both a chord melody and a tune based lesson, equally discussing approaching the tune as a solist or in a small group format. Great comping and linear examples as well as a discussion on playing in 3/4. Much more in this 45 minute lesson.

This lesson covers all of the harmony from top to bottom as well as triad pairs, the secret jazz chord, what went wrong with the real book and much more. PDF and backing track included.

In this lesson I discuss the specifics of Oliver Nelson's arrangement and how to apply them to the guitar. I also discuss time feel at slow swing tempos and how to navigate the C minor blues. Tons of great information included on the 8 page PDF.

This is another very oftren requested tune👍 I present this lesson with the beginner to intermediate jazz guitar player in mind. As usual, I go through the tune from beginning to end and discuss minor ii-V's, the dominant approach, changing chord function and much more.

In this lesson, I discuss Bill Evan's rehearmoniaztion of the tune. The movement of -7 chords in minor thirds was the catalyst for my idea of re-targeting II-V's. There is plenty more to discover in this deep look at "I Hear a Rhapsody".

One of my favorite tunes to play! It's a relatively easy tune but the deceptively simple first 8 measures are a gold mine of awesome reharmonization techniques. I'll walk you through the whole tune but the most interesting stuff happens in the front section. A 14 page PDF and backing track included.

In this lesson I discuss the two biggest challenges to playing this tune; time feel and connecting 4 different key centers. Ballads have always proved to be the biggest challenge to jazz musicians, in this video, I show you ways to create continuity while addressing ways to internalize the time.

We all love this tune, but it also a fantastic vehicle for playing turnarounds in minor and discovering ways of manipulating the harmony to make things bit more interesting 🎸Triad pairs, modal playing, outside playing and the reharmonization of diminished chords are all discussed in this one hour...

What a powerful melody. Lee Morgan's composition is so beautifully constructed, it makes you rethink the way you would typically deal with this chord progression. Check out Herbie's Dolphin Dance and Frank Foster's Shiny Stockings, they all have similar harmonic adventure...

This is a great lesson on dominant chord functions especially in regard to cycle patterns like the bridge of Rhythm Changes. Included is a16 page PDF in notation and tab to help you practice!

Naima is filled with interesting harmonic colors made even more compelling by the use of pedal points. I examine each and every chord and show you how to navigate through the harmony. It's not as hard as you may think🤪🎶

One of my favorite Chick Corea tunes to play. This song presents several challenges, including two key centers that revolve around B minor and B major as well as some challenging static harmony. The PDF contains great examples of pentatonics and triad pair usage.

A great lesson on Pat Metheny's "James". This is a fantastic study on playing melodically, and understanding voice leading when dealing with predominantly triadic harmony. It's a deceptively simple tune that requires the improviser to think completely differently... Included is a section on using...

What an amazing tune! Such interesting harmony with some very cool twists and turns🎸 I discuss chromaticism, the two main ways of dealing with dominant chords, lydian b7, chromatic ii-V's, triad pairs and much more.

In this lesson I discuss all of the harmony and related chord scales. There are a couple of unusual spots in the tune that I clear up including the IV diminished chord. I also recorded an accompaniment track to help you hear the changes while I'm improvising. Includes a full transcription of the ...

In this lesson of Miles iconic tune, I discuss chromatic ii-V's, re-tartgeting ii-V's and how to recognize the two ways dominant chords function in a jazz tune. The PDF is filled with linear and chordal examples in both notation and tab. A great lesson on an a very important tune!

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.

This lesson includes some very hip ways of working with the first 8 measures including using 2 key centers from Giant Steps. Other topics include modal playing, tritone subs with Major 7th chords and much more.

The iconic composition by Chick Corea is finally here as a video lesson! Although the harmony isn't difficult, there are a couple of sections that are quite challenging to perform. All the examples are played at a much slower tempo than the recording so anyone can play along with the included PDF...

An often requested Jerome Kern Tune, I'm Old Fashioned is a great example of brilliance in composition. I discuss melodic development, the augmented scale, #IV-7b5, and the modulation to A major. This happens so often in the key of F in standards.... Something for every level of jazz guitarist an...

This lesson has everything. Modal playing, new ways of looking at major II-V's, re-harmonizing the first 4 measures and much more. Full lesson contains a 10 page PDF with backing track.

Without question, George Benson is one of the most important figures in the history of jazz guitar. His ability to weave brilliant technical lines as well as play in the most sultry, soulful manner is still unsurpassed. He truly is a giant and we all owe him a debt of gratitude for keeping the ba...

A simple tune for sure but a great way to develop your groove chops! I also find it interesting how the two minor key centers require a different way of conceptualizing based on the way Herbie voices the chords. A really fun to play! Great linear and chordal examples on the PDF!

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 your harmonic horizo...

This lesson covers one of the most important song forms in jazz, Along with the blues, rhythm changes is a necessity in any jazz musicians repertoire. I treat this lesson in a fundamental manner, breaking the tune down into its major components. Turnarounds, ii-v to the IV with variations and the...

In this lesson I lay the groundwork for learning how to improvise on modal tunes such as So What or Impressions. Topics include the dorian mode, triad pairs pentatonics and 4ths. This is intended to be a beginner lesson on modal harmony with some great methods on how to create interesting improvi...

One of my favorite Pat Martino tracks! This lesson is all about 16th notes and the challenge of creating lengthy compelling lines on a very basic chord progression. Included are fantastic notated examples for you to practice and learn from. I describe how guitarists like Pat and Joe Pass see the ...

In this lesson I walk you through the tune and discuss all of the harmony as well as some potential reharmonizations. Topics include the biii diminished chord, the I diminished chord, chromatic II-V's, turnarounds and much more. The fully notated PDF comes with great chordal and linear examples.

In this lesson I show you simple but effective ways of creating variation on turnarounds in minor and how to approach this tune modally as well as functionally. I discuss the harmony utilizing basic theoretic principles as well as more advanced concepts like the augmented scale, diminished scale ...

What an amazing tune! I cover many topics including the dominant 7 built of the II, both ways of looking at a diminished chord, the harmonic minor and altered sounds on dominant chords and tons more. 22 pages of linear and chordal example are included on the PDF.

One of the most important standard tunes, There Will Never be Another You contains almost all of the common chord progressions found in jazz tunes. I walk you through the tune from beginning to end and discuss chord scale relationships as well as give you pages of comping examples. The 18 page PD...

In this fantastic lesson I discuss the major and minor II-V as well as Lydian b7, the tritone substitution, chromatic II-V's, and provide a fully transcribed chorus of comping. The total PDF size is 13 pages in both notation and tab!

What an amazing lesson. I fulfilled users requests to show the comping to my solo on the final performance of the lesson.14 pages of amazing chordal and linear material packed into this 1 hour lesson. You are going to love it!

Here it is:) A full transcription of my improvised solo on F blues. I also added a 15 minute intro segment to provide an overview of the chord scale relationships and reharmonization techniques used. Am amazing lesson!!

Man, chromatic II-V's, the "Benny Golson" progression, a beautiful melody and minor ii-V's! A challenging tune but I've broken it down for you! Many chordal and linear examples on the 15 page PDF.

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!

One of my favorite minor tunes! There are some great opportunities for reharmonization as well as a chance to work on your dominant cycle progression. Great examples of comping and improvising are included in the 10 page PDF.

In this 40 minute lesson I take a step by step look at C minor blues. Topics include comping, line playing, dominant approach, Oliver Nelson chord progression and much more. Includes 9 page PDF in notation and tab.

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.

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 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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 lesson I discuss a modal approach to playing these chord changes. I show you how to weave the the bridge section by connecting chord scales in a stepwise manner. Other topics include the diminished scale, tritone subs, triad pairs and voicings in 4ths. Included are 15 pages of PDF materia...

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 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 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 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 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.

This is an amazing lesson! I cover a huge amount of material all transcribed in notation and tab. Subjects include playing melodically, playing over static harmony ie: A-7/D, and also, some great chordal examples. I teach you how to anticipate chord changes to give your ideas a less scholastic so...

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...

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.

In this lesson I discuss one of the most common standard standard tunes "Summertime". I walk you through many interesting substitutions and have include the most exhaustive pdf material to date. Enjoy the lesson!

A fantastic lessons for jazz guitarists of all levels. I take you through Bird's chord progression and then show you how to utilize melodic fragments from the melody to build vocabulary. I fully discuss retargeting II-V material on the last 4 measures of the blues, this is sure to inspire you to ...

A great lesson on the classic Wes Montgomery tune Four on Six. 13 pages of transcribed chordal and linear examples. I walk you through the entire tune from beginning to end. PDF in notation and tab.

I love this tune! In this lesson I discuss several ways of dealing with Major 7th chords including triad pairs, pentatonics and the relative minor. Many examples have been transcribed including a 6 chorus solo.

An amazing lesson! I utilized a new camera which allows me to get close ups of my guitar neck, it looks great in HD! The PDF comes with over 15 pages of great lines. Blues, II-V's, dorian lines, lydian b7, this lesson is fantastic!

The Bobby Timmons classic hard bop tune. Tons of linear material on the pdf.

One of my favorite tunes to play. In this lesson, I take an in depth look at the tune from beginning to end discuss topics like the tritone substitution, the I diminished chord, chromaticism, chord scale relationships and much more. I also have notated many comping ideas in the included 10 page P...

In this lesson I show you how to utilize hip blues language over typical jazz chord changes. I also dig harmonically deeper and show you interesting ways of dealing with this soulful tune.

What an awesome lesson! I have transcribed dozens of killing George Benson smooth/groove/blues style lines. I also show you ways of incorporating more traditional jazz harmonic approaches to this deceptively simple tune.

One of the most important Bossa Novas to have in your repertoire! I go through the tune in it's entirety and discuss some very nice reharmonizations, dominant approach, and the augmented scale. A large amount of transcribed chordal and linear material as well as full transcription of my performan...

If the diminished chord has been giving you trouble, you must check out this lesson! I show you how to use the diminished scale on diminished chords and the auxiliary diminished scale on dominants. I discuss ways of making diminished ideas sound less like patterns and more like melodies. I also d...

This lesson has everything! Altered dominants, diminished lines, augmented scale lines and blues. I've also included the bebop scale and how to utilize the major triads in the diminished scale. 11 pages of transcribed examples in notation and tab!

In this lesson I go through ways of dealing with this amazing tune. Topics include reharmonization, chromatic substitution, the Major7#5 chord, hip voicings and the diminished scale. Much more included in the fully transcribed PDF in notation and tab. This is one of best PDF's I've put together t...

Here we take a deep dive into what makes the harmonic minor scale such an important part of the jazz language, particularly in regards to bebop musicians like Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown and a host of others. A very important lesson on how to use this sound on dominant chords utilizing the Col...

In this lesson, I systematically go through the modes I use most often when improvising. They would include major, dorian, mixolydian, locrian, locrian#2, phrygian augmented, diminished, lydian b7 and the altered scale. There is much more in the 45 minute lesson. Includes 12 pages of musical exam...

In this lesson I show you some exercises and methods of developing good time feel. I discuss articulation, shaping phrases with volume and the very the important concept of laying back. I also spend time analyzing where the 8th notes line up by using Ableton live. This is demonstrated at varying ...

In this lesson I discuss in length my thought process and physiology of the picking hand. I discuss my use of a metronome and at the end of the lesson I give you a lengthy birds eye view of my picking hand. I've also included a transcription of me playing Cherokee. One of the most requested lesso...

This is a must have lesson! I had a request to demonstrate turning transcribed material into musical solos. The lesson does that but it also contains the methodology I use to transform a single line into many permutations and how to use that line over more than one chord type. I have transcribed ...

In this 45 minute lesson, I go through the entire form of rhythm changes and discuss ways of creating interesting voicings and drastically improve your comping. I've included a 5 page PDF and a midi file that you can use to practice the one chorus etude I have provided. A really fantastic lesson ...

In this lesson I discuss the way I approach the minor II-V. I use Dizzy Gillespie's tune Woody'n You as a vehicle for all of the demonstrations. Topics include thinking of the -7b5 chord a s a minor 6, and the usage of pentatonics and the melodic minor scale. This is an eye opening lesson, the ma...

In this lesson I discuss my methods of connecting lines through chord changes. I show you how I visualize the linear material over chord forms and how I see the connections from one position to another. After laying the groundwork for these concepts, I use the John Coltrane tune “Moments Notice” ...

In this lesson, I discuss in great length the primary chord scales I use when dissecting tunes for analysis. This lesson contains almost 8 pages of transcribed material with time stamps to help you navigate the lesson. PDF in both Notation and Tab.

I know a lot of us have problems trying to decipher which extensions to use on a given tune or chord progression. I found a surprisingly easy way to determine the "correct" extension choices in any given situation. I have used the tunes There is No Greater Love, The Days of Wine and Roses, and Al...

In this lesson I walk you through 5 positions on the guitar and give you my favorite chord voicings on the standard tune There Will Never be Another You. I have also included a chord etude completely transcribed for you to practice the voicings. An essential lesson for all jazz guitarists.

One of the most requested lessons is here! I discuss my methods of using back cycling as a tool for comping, improvising and chord melody arrangements. This lesson contains almost 6 pages of transcribed material with time stamps to help you navigate the lesson. PDF in both Notation and Tab.

The Christmas Song is one of my favorite holiday tunes! The lyrics are beautiful and the harmony is rich for reharmonization! This lesson contains a full walkthrough of every chord from the intro through the ending with every chord choice explained. PDF is included in notation and tab.

As always, my goal is to make great sounding arrangements that are easy to play. I'd like to imagine that you will playing this for friends and family in a matter of weeks. The lesson contains a full walkthrough of every chord from the intro through the ending with every chord choice explained. P...

Of course this is a chord melody lesson but it's much more than that! As usual I walk you through every melody and explain the decisions made in creating the arrangement. I also take a look at this tune from a ballad playing perspective concentrating on phrasing and the significance of the triple...

I have taken a slightly different approach in this chord melody arrangement. As usual I discuss in great depth the harmonization choices I've made, but also present several options on the included PDF. As you've come to expect, I have provided a fully transcribed arrangement, but I believe you wi...

One of my favorite Christmas tunes. This is a wonderful arrangement that you can get under your fingers way before Christmas. Play it for friends and family. The lesson contains a full walkthrough of every chord from the intro through the ending with every chord choice explained. PDF is included ...

This lesson will describe every harmonic decision made for this arrangement. Counterpoint, voice leading, reharmonization and improvising, it's all here🎸

This is such a great tune for a chord melody arrangement. I demonstrate a bunch of awesome reharmonization techniques, and walk you through the tune from top to bottom. A Full transcription of the arrangement is included on the PDF.

In this lesson, I discuss in great detail the entire arrangement and describe many techniques used to create memorable performances. Topics include independence, chromaticism and much more. The full arrangement is presented on the PDF in notation and tab.

Join me in this 45 minute lesson as I discuss all of the methods of harmonization used in the arrangement. I discuss each and every chord and also address chord scale relationships. Include on the PDF is the full arrangement and some practice exercises for generating reharmonizations. PDF is in b...

One of my favorite ballads. Turnarounds in minor, contrary motion and some nice reharm techniques. Full arrangement in notation and tab.

This is a wonderful arrangement of the Walter Gross composition Tenderly. I have notated the entire arrangement in notation and tab and throughly discuss all of the techniques and harmonizations used from the first note to the last. I know you'll enjoy performing this on gigs and for friends and ...

One of the most important jazz ballads ever composed. I have taken Monk's composition and arranged it for guitar. I have made it very playable while sticking closely to Monk's original chord changes. This is one of those tunes that gets played "incorrectly" very often, I have taken the time to li...

One of my favorite tunes of all time. It works so well as a chord melody. The lesson includes a discussion of all the harmonization techniques and chord voicings used. The included PDF contains the full arrangement in both standard notation and tab.

In this lesson I show how to create interesting arrangements out of a simple device known as diatonic harmonization. I also discuss how to go from rubato playing into tempo and create stimulating improvisations using chord voicings.

In this lesson I go through the arrangement from beginning to end, describing all of the techniques used. I also show you alternate techniques and how to utilize these chordal ideas any other tunes. I am teaching you how to create your own arrangements, not just memorize one from a book. I think ...

Another one of my favorite ballads presented in chord melody format. Extensive use of the minor cliche and an incredible melody make this a great arrangement for your repertoire. PDF of the arrangement included with the download.

In this lesson I walk you through each measure of the tune and discuss all of the harmonization methods used for the arrangement. I love the use of open 3 note voicings and putting the minor cliche in the bass! Enjoy the preview and get the lesson with the arrangement fully notated in notation an...

In honor of the amazing pianist and composer Horace Silver. Full arrangement on the included pdf in both tab and notation.

In this lesson I show you all of the methods I used to create the chord melody arrangement. voicings in 4ths, counterpoint and reharmonization techniques are clearly explained. The arrangement has been fully notated in both notation and tab.