40 Michael Brecker Licks

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Here are 40 Michael Brecker licks that I have picked up and used over the years.  Last week I cleaned them up and numbered them so they are easier to read.  I give these out to my more advanced students who want to start getting into this stuff.  I went through a stage Read More…

Practicing away from your instrument! Part 1

I had a lesson the other day with a student and I realized that he was really having a hard time coming up with melodic ideas and phrases.  I asked him “Do you ever sing?”  ”No!”  ”How about humming?”   “No!”  ”How about in the shower?”   “No!” This really got me thinking about things Read More…

The Ultimate II-V-I Primer

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This is the title of a new pdf book that I have written. Basically, it is a step by step introductory approach to learning all your major 7th, minor 7th and dominant 7th chords. I take you through the basics of playing just the roots and then add the 3rds, 5ths, 7ths, 9ths………. The goal Read More…

12 Blues Scales Sheet

Here’s a free sheet I give to all my students after they learn their major scales. It’s just a sheet with all the 12 Blues Scales on it. When I teach my students to use the blues scale I teach them to try to move when playing the #4. Many student who are new to Read More…