In this lesson I talk about different learning paths to learning chords. I talk about why it’s so important to have immediate recall of the chords and different tips to memorize the chords and all their inversions. I talk about the learning through finger memory as opposed to memorizing the chords using different tools such Read More…

This is a simple concept that is easy to utilize once you have your chords downs. It involves building your ideas off of the arpeggio built from the 3rd of a chord.  This is a great way to open up your playing and force yourself away from playing the root of the chord so much.  Read More…

In this lesson we talk about Major 7th chords. I talk about how to build them out of major scales as well as how to work on them and memorize them.  Having a thorough knowledge of you chords is vital to becoming a great improviser.  I teach you the importance of knowing each chord intellectually, Read More…

This is another lesson on using major triads. In this lesson I talk to you about some more intermediate concepts that you can use to solidify your triads and how to use them. I give you some exercises to run through the circle of fifths that will help you to master every inversion of the Read More…

This is a great lesson for those of you who don’t know your major triads, or would like to know them better.  I talk about how to get the major triads and how to practice them. I then talk about the method I use to teach them to my students using the I-IV-V-I progression.  This Read More…

This is a great lesson on tools you can use to play over suspended chords.  Many improvisers are at a loss for what to use on a suspended chord and how to improvise over one.  This lesson answers those questions. I give you a number of ways and techniques to use while playing over these Read More…

In this lesson, I teach you about the importance of mastering the circle of 5ths. I describe what it is and give you tips and insights on how to memorize it and practice it.  This a very important lesson to learn because it will make it so much easier to learn chord progression and also Read More…

In this lesson we talk about minor 7th chords. I talk about how to build them out of major scales as well as how to work on them and memorize them.  Having a thorough knowledge of you chords is vital to becoming a great improviser.  I teach you the importance of knowing each chord intellectually, Read More…

This is a great lesson for those of you who have to work on your minor triads more. In this lesson I take you throu a common Salsa progression and it’s variation as a way work on your triads. I also talk about the art of practicing these progressions and getting the most out of Read More…