Guiding Tones

Use sparse voicings to create strong chordal movement.  

Phraseology

Build your improvisations with easy to play phrases.

Pentatonic Permutations

Amplify your prog power with five-note scales.

Bass Line Basics

Walk in style like Joey D.

Rhythmic Punctuations

Use well-timed hits to electrify your lines.

Easy Access to Odd Meters

Listen for familiar patterns to break down unfamiliar grooves.

Walking Through

Create strong synth bass lines with half-step motion on weak beats.

Octave Endurance

Build your pianistic stamina and play with Billy Joel’s strength.

The Power of the Pentatonic

Do you want to create great solos like Bob James does? Or is improvisation the last thing on earth you want to tackle? When it comes to practicing, in some ways, it doesn’t matter — regardless of your musical goals, it can pay to approach ...

What's Your Fusion?

At this point in time, musicians combine — or fuse together — many styles of music from all corners of the world. When referring to “fusion” (a.k.a. “jazz fusion”), most music historians would point to Miles Davis’ albums of the late ...