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Jazz Guitar Lessons – The Easy Internet Solution

Posted by admin2 on August 6th, 2010 Comments Off



One of the biggest problems when it comes to learning a new skill is time. Most of us have many daily commitments that cannot be neglected. Your dream may be to grow into a skilled jazz guitar player but your schedule may not allow for regular classroom sessions. You do not have to give up on your plans for jazz guitar lessons. Instead, consider the more flexible alternative. You can get just as much quality information and helpful tips from online jazz guitar lessons as you will with a one-on-one class.

The other attractive aspect of taking jazz guitar lessons online is the lower cost. Many companies offer full programs for a flat fee. These are often self guided but come with a wealth of helpful resources to keep you going. Many also include a format for support, such as chat rooms, forums or a website with a help area. That way you can get assistance if you feel ’stuck’ at any point.

Rather than worry about getting to your music class on time, going to school on the internet can save you time and money in travel. Even if the weather is bad or you are running short on time, you can still work through each lesson. With self guided jazz guitar lessons, you can pick up your instrument at any time. Even if you prefer to play late at night or early in the morning, an online program can allow you that flexibility. You will never have to worry about an instructor’s hours of operation coinciding with your work schedule.

Some potential students shy away from the online option for fear of not obtaining as much high quality learning as you do in a class room. With the development of the internet, you can rest assured that nothing will be overlooked with online jazz guitar lessons. Even if you would like to work with an instructor, many now offer video conferencing options so you can still get a classroom education without actually going to the school. That also means you can attend classes with instructors from all over the world.

There are a few negative aspects to taking jazz guitar lessons online. First, you must stay motivated and be able to stick with a schedule on your own. When you go to a class, your instructor might keep you on track but with self guided learning, it is all up to you. For some people this is no problem but others may find it a bit daunting to keep up. Second, you must be capable of researching on your own and finding answers when things get tough. Without an instructor right there with you, you will have to acknowledge when you are having difficulty and take action to find a solution or clarification.

Jazz guitar lessons are more obtainable than you might think. Even if your schedule is filled to the brim and you are short on cash, you may find the online environment can still work for you! Even if you only wish to supplement your classroom sessions, many companies offer programs for any skill level!

By: Liam Gibson

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Hearing the Song in Jazz Guitar – Memorizing Tunes

Posted by admin on December 25th, 2009 No Comments

If you’re serious about learning to play jazz guitar, you will need to memorize a few standard tunes. Many people already know this, and the first place they head to is to a fakebook. They’ll try to learn some tunes that way and wonder why their playing ends up being rigid.

We don’t want to say that a fakebook isn’t a great tool, but there are other ways to learn that we would like you, as the jazz guitar player, to open yourself to. For example, you can always learn some of your favorite tunes by listening to them over and over and then learning to play them during your jazz guitar lessons or practice time.

- Hear the song. One way to learn a tune for your gypsy jazz guitar is to listen to a tune over and over. Keep listening to it until it becomes so embedded in your mind and heart that you’ve memorized the tune even when it isn’t playing on a CD. Doing this will help you replay the song and harmonize it in different chords and transitions.

- Once you’ve got the tune memorized, find the tune on your fretboard. If it helps, you might also consider hooking up jazz guitar amps to help you hear and give it a more “real play” feel to your practice. Sing the tune and try to figure out the notes going back and forth until you’ve learned the tune. Don’t be concerned about playing it in the right key, just be concerned with learning the play the tune. Remember to add in learning the chord changes and you might also want to add in your own substitutions for the tune.

As you’re learning to play jazz guitar this way, you’re also learning to hear the song and replay it on your jazz guitar. If you stick to the music sheets, you might find that you’ll have a harder time feeling the music and putting some “soul” into it.

While your play might be technically correct, it will still lack the essence of the song. You decided to become a jazz guitar player because you somehow connected with the music, not because you wanted to be a technically great player.

If you learn how to hear a song and then recreate it, you’ll be taking yourself through an important learning activity that sets the foundation for your improvisations and solos down the line. You see, you’ll need to learn how to hear the music naturally before you begin doing improvisations.

Imagine how you’d feel if you were able to learn a new tune this way. You’d feel pretty motivated to stick with your jazz guitar learning and you might even be inspired to delve deeper into the art of playing jazz guitar.



By: Logan Young

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All About Learning to Play Jazz Guitar

Posted by admin on December 23rd, 2009 No Comments

Let’s get rid of one myth right here! One common myth floating around is that jazz music is complicated. Some people have the idea that it can only be learned by unraveling the deep mysteries of the inner being – like it’s some sort of mystical experience that requires years of learning theories, scales and chords. That thought alone is overwhelming and as a result, we need to refocus our attention to one thing – keeping it simple.

If you seriously want to become a better jazz guitar player, then keeping it simple is all you need to get where you want to go. Start with the basics. You already know that you’ll need some knowledge of jazz guitar scales and chords. You’ll also need a mentor or a teacher who can help you develop your talent and skill and lastly, you’ll need to begin developing confidence in your playing ability (this means practicing what you’ve learned). For the new player, these basic activities will help you progress in your learning and soon, you’ll be looking for the intermediate and advanced teachings in jazz guitar!

The first step to learning how to play jazz guitar is to invest in some jazz guitar lessons. In the basic type of lesson, you should be learning the different scales and chords from a teacher who isn’t trying to impress you with his or her blinding knowledge and ego. Instead, find a teacher who keeps it simple so that you can grow as a student.

Know that you have to invest some time into your playing and practice! One of the players I met used to avidly videotape his playing the gypsy jazz guitar so that he could improve his playing technique. Another woman I met used to listen to a melody over and over again until she had it solidly in her mind. As she listened to the melody, she attempted to memorize it and recreate it on her guitar. In fact, she’s memorized a lot of tunes that way. A few years ago, I knew of a student who used to go over the lesson he just learned for hours, and I literally mean hours, until he knew it inside and out. I think he was just looking for an excuse to play, though, because even after he knew the lesson, he didn’t quit.

Before you get out there and start buying your jazz guitar amps and other gear, consider if you’ll have the time to do the basic things you need to do to learn all about playing jazz guitar. Set your learning and practice habit up for success by keeping it simple and you will reap the results of your investment!



By: Logan Young

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