Welcome to episode 10 in which I teach you a 1 chorus solo over Bird Blues.  Bird blues is one of the most challenging jazz blues forms to improvise over.  Bird Blues refers to a generic set of chord changes that is made popular by Charlie Parker's composition Blues For Alice.  I aim to give you a quick start into improvising over this tune by teaching you a 1 chorus solo in less than ten minutes.  By studying this solo you will learn:  1. How to use and adapt the theme in a solo 2....

Welcome to episode 9 in which I teach you a 1 chorus solo over Blue Bossa.  I aim to give you a quick start into improvising over this tune by teaching you a 1 chorus solo in less than five minutes.  By studying this solo you will learn:  1. How to use and adapt the theme in a solo 2. Minor and major ii-V-I languages 3. Static Minor 7th licks  Download the tab and notation from my websie www.jamieholroydguitar.com 

Welcome to episode 8 in which I teach you how to build a sucessful practice routine.  There is no shortage of advice telling us that we need to practice to get better at jazz. As great as that advice can be, it can also be overwhelming. How can the average person with a full-time job and 2 kids practice and see results? In this podcast I share my tips on how to build a sucessful practice routine. You will learn the three 'T's that build up mine and my student's practice. I will also...

Welcome to episode 7 in which I teach you a short solo over the minor jazz blues progression.  The minor blues is one of the most important progressions that you can learn as a jazz guitarist. The minor blues progresion is used in jazz blues themes such as Mr PC and Equinox.  By studying the minor blues you will have the technique to tackle other minor key jazz tunes.  Visit www.jamieholroydguitar.com to get the downloadable solo that comes with this lesson.

Welcome to episode 6 in which I teach you how to use the minor pentatonic scale over Summertime.  The scale that most guitarists know the best is the minor pentatonic scale. If you are anything like me you've probably spent hours practicing this scale in your bedroom as a teenager. But can you use this scale to solo over jazz standards? 

Welcome to episode 5 in which I share with you my four favorite pieces of jazz advice.  These are tips that I have received at gigs and workshops over the years that have stuck with me over the years. So, in this episode I am happy to pass these on to you incase you find them useful! 

Welcome to episode 2 where you will learn how to comp creatively. As jazz guitarists we spend most of our time comping, not soloing! So, if you can comp well, you are going to get gigs. You will learn how to comp over three different melodies. In this episode: Jazz Blues Comping Bebop Comping Beyond Chords Important Links Beginner Jazz Guitar Chords

Welcome to episode 3 where you will learn how to practice with the metronome. Using a metronome is a great way to help you improve your time and feel. But, how do you practice it to get the best results? You will learn how to use the metronome with the click on beats 2 and 4. In this episode: 1. Pros and Cons of using a metronome 2. How to use the click on 2&4 3. Solo Jazz Guitar Performance with the metronome

Welcome to episode 1 in which you will learn how to play solo jazz guitar. Playing solo arrangements on the guitar is one of the most enjoyable and unique aspects of the instrument. You have the opportunity to play chord melody, comp and improvise. If you only know one song then you can begin playing solo jazz guitar today. In this episode: Playing in and Out of Time Playing in Different Keys Chords vs Single Lines It's All About The Bass Reharmonize