Jazz Guitar Lessons and Jazz Guitar Tips

Welcome to the Players Corner: This section of Jazz Guitar Life focuses on the contributions of Jazz Guitarists who have agreed to share lessons, ideas, life experiences and knowledge with others as a way to foster a greater sense of community and spirit. If you have anything you would like to share with the Jazz Guitar community please do not hesitate to contact me and we will work on getting it on the Players Corner.

NEW: Mathew Warnock shares with us Common Chord Progressions we shoudl all know. Click here to check it out.

NEW: Mathew Warnock shares with us some cool Bebop Scale fingerings. Click here to check it out.

NEW: Dr. Frank A. DiBussolo , D.M.A. discusses his General Tonal Center Concept for Jazz Improvisation. Download the PDF here.

Steve Carter discusses some tips on approaching solo gigs. Click here to check it out.

John Basille shares an article on one of the important aspects of Jazz playing...listening. Click here to check it out.

John Basille shares an article on some of the key elements to acknowledge when practicing your improvisational chops. Click here to check it out.

Warren Greig contributes an article on Playing Jazz Guitar. Click here to check it out.

Tim Berens shares a great restaurant gig experience. Click here to check it out.

J.S. Williams shares a lesson on Melodic Rhythm. Click here to check it out.

Warren Greig contributes an article on Jazz Guitar Approaches. Click here to check it out.

Never let a musical opportunity go by...Click here to check it out.

When looking for varied musical resources, check out your public library...Click here to check it out.

When looking for a teacher, try a few of them to get an idea of each teacher's style and personality...Click here to check it out.

When learning a tune try and learn the lyrics of that song as well...Click here to check it out.

Subscribe to Jazz Improv magazine. It's always chock full of great improv ideas, reviews, and interviews...hmmmm...much like this site...:)

When you can, try and check out live jazz...Click here to check it out.

Listen to KCSM.org to hear just how wide a range jazz as a musical art form is.