Chord of the Week

Chord of the Week

Jazz Guitar Basics

Intro to Jazz Guitar

Chords 

Scales

Reading

Picking 

Fingering

Soloing 

Comping

Lessons from Chops Factory (my old site)

Theory 

Lessons on theory as they relate to jazz improvisation. Concepts about connecting ideas, and more!

Respelling Chords/Scales

Respelling Chords/Scales II

How to Use Triad Arpeggios in Solos

Diminished Scale Structures

More Diminished Scale Structures

Reharmonizing with ii-7 V7s from the Diminished Scale

Soloing

Lessons on solo construction and some of the finer points as to what makes a good solo.

Motivic Playing on Giant Steps

Motivic Playing on Giant Steps Part II

Chords and Comping

Lessons on chord voicings and how to apply them.

Technique

Lessons on jazz-related picking and fingering––ideas and exercises.

Picking Adjacent Strings

Picking Adjacent Strings Part Deux

Developing Rhythmic Accuracy