Gypsy jazz soloing & improv ideas/devices and licks in Dminor – 7:20 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some Gypsy Jazz lead guitar improv and devices in the key of D minor. This lesson will be structured around a four bar phrase in the key of Dm where the V chord is a dominant 7 – like in so many Gypsy Jazz songs in minor key like Minor Swing and Dark Eyes. You can fit these devices and licks into that minor key feel so experiment with these, turn them around, get creative with them and make them your own. The V chord in this progression is an A7 then goes back to the D minor. This lesson teaches the going down the neck descending chromatically with one finger. Start with these examples slow and work them up to speed over time. Have fun and practice these over the rhythm tracks in this section – enjoy!  

Gypsy jazz guitar lesson on rhythm playing and adding walking bass lines – 6:34 min

In this lesson Jeff Ross teaches some Gypsy jazz guitar on rhythm playing with walking bass lines. This lesson is in the key of Am and in previous lessons Jeff taught many chord inversions in this key so be sure and check out the previous lessons on rhythms. This lesson will concentrate on going from the I chord to the IV chord. These devices can be utilized in songs like Minor Swing or other songs with similar chord changes. This gives the song some fun accents and adds some spice and color to your rhythms with these walking lines. Have fun with them and try adding them to your other Gypsy Jazz rhythms. STay creative and have fun with that guitar.

LOU PALLO of the LES PAUL TRIO pt3 discusses his guitar, tone, and his musical projects – 9:20 min

In this video Lou Pallo of the Les Paul trio discusses his signature Les Paul Gibson guitar. Lou talks about the guitar and its features and why he chose the woods and pickups for the instrument. He demonstrates the tones from the guitar and why he likes them. Lou also talks about the Thank You Les project he has been working on and some of the other musicians he worked with on the project. This is part three of a series of lessons with Lou – be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 and enjoy!

LOU PALLO of the Les Paul Trio teaches chords and chord inversions part 2 – 11:41 min

In this killer lesson LOU PALLO of the LES PAUL TRIO discusses how did developed his massive library of chords and chords inversions. This is part two of a series of lessons that Lou taught in New Jersey at Showplace Studios. Here Lou gets into teaching a lesson on chords and chord inversions and how to sub or comp chords. Lou also talks about his new projects like the NJ Guitar Mafia and some of the other amazing musicians that he works and plays with. Have fun with these chords and try to add some of them into your progressions and have fun experimenting with them. Stay tuned for part three of this lesson series with Lou.  

Jazz lead lines and chord structures inspired by Joe Pass – 7:57 min

In this lesson Mike Scuilli teaches some lead lines and devices inspired by the great jazz legend Joe Pass. This lesson is inspired from the Joe Pass solo in “All the Things You Are”. Mike shows you the chord structure first which is Fm9 – Bbm7 – Eb7add9 – Abmaj7 – Dbmaj7add9 – G7#5 – Cmaj7. Mike then gets into some inspired by lead lines playing over the chord structure. Mike teaches some fun devices, arpeggios, and chromatic movements in this style that you can add to your playing arsenal. Be sure to practice these lines in all keys are try to put your own spin on them and work them into your jazz lines – but mainly have fun with them – enjoy!

Jazz guitar lead lines and improv inspired by TENOR MADNESS – 8:17 min 

In this lesson Mike Scuilli teaches isomer lead lines n the style of Tenor Madness by the great Sonny Rollins. This tune is based off a b flat jazz blues and Mike starts thing off by teaching the melody riffs. Mike teaches how to string all the lines together for some cool and interesting jazzy sounds. Learn the arpeggios and add them into your playing arsenal. Mike also teaches some chromatic movements to connect the lines together. Work these lines up slow at first and try to play along with Mike as he plays them at a slow tempo. Then work them up to speed over time and have fun with them – enjoy!

Arpeggio & Altered scale devices in the style of WES MONTGOMERY & GEORGE BENSON – 5:10 min

In this lesson Mike teaches an inspired by lesson inspired by the jazz legend Wes Montgomery and George Benson. In this lesson Mike teaches some lead lines using the Altered scale and also some arpeggio playing. This lesson is in the key of Eb major and the licks are played over a 2-5-1 progression, Fm – Bb7#5 – Emaj7. Then Mike gets into the lead lines starting off with an F minor9 arpeggio with a triplet feel. Mike then goes on with the lines and gets into some killer Altered scale devices that you can add to your playing arsenal. He also adds in some chromaticism – great little colorful way to lead into the next lick. Altered arpeggios are fun ways to color up some standard arpeggios. Try some of these licks and devices and add them into your playing and practice them in all keys – have fun and stay creative.

Jazz lead lines and improv style inspired by Summertime – 6:07 min

In this lesson Mike teaches a fun lead line and improv style inspired by the epic song Summertime. Mike does his interpretation of the melody as well as he teaches ways to comp the chords.

This lesson is in the key of Aminor and Mike first goes over the chords and way to comp the chords. Be sure to add these cool jazzy chords to your chord vocabulary. Mike then teaches the melody lines and how to tie the melody in with the chords. Its lots of fun to change this up a bit and come up with your own spin on Summertime – have fun and stay creative!

Bebop runs up and down the neck in the style of CHARLIE PARKER and MILES DAVIS – 8:52 min

In this lesson Mike Scuilli teaches all about the Bebop scale and its usage. This lesson is inspired by jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Miles Davis and many more. This lesson is in the key of C and is usually played over a C dominant chord. Mile plays the Bebop scale and goes over the recommended fingerings to make this scale fluid and flowing. Pay close attention to the fingering used especially around the chromatic notes. Play the lick slow at first and work it up to speed over time – its a great device and practice this in all keys – rock on!