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How to use jazz patterns in your solos and still sound original

So, back to the old dilemma. Do I have to learn patterns or make them on the spot? I just want to be myself... I don't want to sound like anybody else... sounds familiar? Well, I was there, years ago in my late teens, when my guitar teacher wanted me t... Read >

Whitney Houston in Nottingham last night: “A Song For You” in Michael Jackson’s Memory

There she is. Wearing a shiny and tight dress on stage. She strolls back and forth while her pianist plays the first few chords of "A Song For You". She takes her time, communicating with her audience and singing incredibly perfect phrases a cappella. ... Read >

So Whitney Houston is Back on Stage Live!

So Whitney Houston is Back on Stage Live Did you hear that? Whitney returns to stage singing her most famous tunes. Yes, I know her performance was not the best last Tuesday night in Birmingham but she is still one of the most powerful singers I have ev... Read >

Learn to play more creative guitar solos playing less notes

I can't forget a story I once read in one of Miles Davis' biographies. It was about a conversation between Miles and John Coltrane. Miles was tired to death of Coltrane's never ending solos and asked him to make them shorter...to which Coltrane replied:... Read >

Learn to play guitar solos: how to combine single lines and chords in your soloing

Guitar is a great instrument, let's say it. It allows you to play single lines, chords and also to in your solos. But, How do you blend chords and melodies? I have spent A large amount of time listening and studying Joe Pass, Martin Taylor and p... Read >

Learn to play more Inspired guitar solos playing less notes

I can't forget a story I once read in one of Miles Davis' biographies. It was about a conversation between Miles and John Coltrane. Miles was tired to death of Coltrane's never ending solos and invited him to shorten them...to which Coltrane said: "I ju... Read >