Gear: The Selmer-Maccaferri acoustic guitar is closely-associated with the genre and Django Reinhardt. Gitane Guitars now make affordable versions. Tone: Get closer to the traditional tone by using ...

From beginner-friendly pentatonics to Pat Metheny’s nuanced phrasing, jazz guitar improvisation is a blend of technique, harmonic knowledge, and personal voice. Advanced players use altered scales, ...

In this lesson we're using more complex-sounding chords to outline jazz-style melodies that are great for acoustic and electric guitar players. These shapes all lend themselves nicely to jazz thanks ...

Jazz guitar improvisation blends theory, technique, and personal expression into spontaneous melodies. From mastering chord tones and scales to exploring advanced reharmonization, it’s a skill built ...