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The Musician’s Playlist: Standards You’ll Hear at Every Show
In the world of music, certain songs become part of the universal language spoken by professional musicians. These songs are called...
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Aug 306 min read
Learning Music by Ear: The Musical Superpower
Unlocking a Deeper Connection to Sound Have you ever watched a musician hear a song once and then immediately start playing along, as if...
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Aug 286 min read
Grant Green – The Legendary Jazz Guitarist and What Makes Him the Best
1. Introduction to Grant Green Grant Green, born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most influential yet underrated...
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Aug 56 min read
Smooth Jazz Examples
Smooth jazz is a divisive subject, and one that hardcore jazz gatekeepers detest. Some simply dismiss the genre as cheesy, and nothing...
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May 306 min read
A Listener's Guide to Jazz Music : How to Listen to Jazz
A Listener's Guide to Jazz Music : How to Listen to Jazz Jazz music , with its rich history and complex, soulful sounds, can be a...
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May 206 min read
Jazz vs. Blues: What's the Difference?
Jazz and blues are similar but different styles of music. Find out about the history and differences between them!
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Oct 7, 20245 min read
New Orleans: The Birthplace of Jazz
Read to learn about the history and culture of New Orleans, the city where a lot of great music was born!
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Sep 28, 20247 min read
The Most Iconic Jazz Guitarists: Introduction to the Greats
Read and learn about eight great jazz guitarists that every guitarist should know about in this blog!
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Sep 21, 20248 min read
Duke Ellington: The Great Jazz Composer
Read and learn about Duke Ellington, a great composer that every musician should know!
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Aug 18, 202410 min read
Django Reinhardt and the Allure of Gypsy Jazz
Introducing a world-class guitarist who has made a significant contribution to gypsy Jazz!
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Jun 24, 20246 min read
Guide to Jazz Styles
Here's the brief history of Jazz and the different styles. Reading this blog post will certainly make listening to Jazz more interesting!
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Jun 23, 20246 min read
Joe Pass and Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar
Learn about the history and guitar style of Joe Pass, one of the world's greatest jazz guitarists!
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May 27, 20247 min read
Getting Into Jazz Guitar: Ryan's Listening Guide
Wes Montgomery - The Wes Montgomery Trio (1959) The first time I heard the smoky opening notes of "Round’ Midnight", I was hooked on...
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Jul 19, 20203 min read
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