I've taken this fav Spiritual and created a nice double-stop version of the melody that works with a more modern Bb blues progression. Don't forget to check out the YouTube mini lesson for the full explanation and demonstration. Enjoy!

I've taken this fav Spiritual and adapted the chord changes fit a more modern Bb blues progression. Don't forget to check out the YouTube mini lesson for the full explanation and demonstration. Enjoy!

Here are the chord voicings that I like to use on Dizzy's classic F blues "Birks Works". They are based on the original chords but I play them using root movement and chord subs throughout. Be sure to check out the YouTube mini lesson to see and hear this cool version. Enjoy!

Here's the comfortable fingering I use to play the melody of Dizzy's classic F blues "Birks Works". Be sure to check out the video on YouTube. Enjoy!

Here's the way I play the melody to this Miles Davis classic using 6ths to harmonize the melody. There's a companion free mini lesson on YouTube. Enjoy!

Here are the chords I play on the YouTube mini lesson of "All Blues" by Miles Davis. Enjoy!

Here's a "finger friendly" arrangement of the melody for trumpeter Clifford Brown's Eb Blues, "Sandu". Enjoy and don't forget to check out the instructional video on YouTube. Thanks!

Here's how I play the melody to Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk". My inspiration came from the late great Cornell Dupree. I add my own little twists too. Enjoy! Be sure to check out the video on YouTube.

Here are my chord changes and harmonic approach to Oscar Hammerstein's classic song. Be sure to check out the video lesson on YouTube.

Here's a solo every Gypsy jazz player should learn. I've transcribed the first chorus of Django Reinhardt's solo in both standard and TAB notation. Be sure to check out my YouTube video for a full step be step lesson on not only how to play this solo, but how to apply it's concepts to build your Gypsy soloing vocabulary.

Here they are! Those killer octave riffs that Wes Montgomery plays on "No Blues" from the "Smokin' At The Half Note" LP. Don't forget to watch the YouTube video!

Here's a chance to get some great riffs from one of the original electric jazz guitarists. Don't forget to check out the YouTube video!

Here is a mini lesson using Wes' famous first chorus on "Four On Six" from the "Smokin' At The Half Note" recording, 1965. Don't forget to watch the lesson on my YouTube channel!

Here's a transcription from a solo chorus I played on Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk". Video available on YouTube

Here's a quick, easy and cool way to play Thelonious Monks "Blue Monk" on guitar. Video available on YouTube.

Here's a great way to build your technique and train your ear. Be sure to check out the video on YouTube

Here's some linear solo ideas from Pat Martino's solo on Lean Years" from his "Strings" LP. Be sure to check out my video on YouTube.

Here's another mini lesson on a Joe Pass Inspired riff. Be sure to check out the video on YouTube.

Here are 3 solo ideas from the Maestro Joe Pass, played over a Bb Blues. Be sure to check out my in-depth lesson on YouTube. Enjoy!

Here's a transcription of the first solo chorus taken by Joe Pass with Oscar Peterson from "Freedom Song: The Oscar Peterson Big 4 In Japan '82". Enjoy!