Volume 22 Lessons

In this lesson we will be taking a look at how to read a lead sheet. We will use the song Desperado by the Eagles as an example.

In this lesson we will learn how to read a different kind of lead sheet. We will use the song Take it Easy as an example

In this lesson we will take a look at 2 different types of lead sheets for the Jazz standard All Of Me.

In this lesson we will examine a few methods on how to figure out the chords to a song by using just your ear.

In this lesson we study some ways to use Augmented and Diminished chords in Blues progressions.

In in this lesson we will learn two shapes for a Dominant 13 chord.

In this lesson we are going to discuss some concepts of Funk music. Funk is a genre of music created in the late 60’s that combines elements of jazz, soul, and R&B. Funk music often de-emphasizes melody and harmony and focuses on creating a strong rhythmic groove.

In this lesson we are going to learn a specific Funk Jam that you can play along to one of our jam tracks.

In this lesson we will discuss the basic fundamentals of playing Reggae music. It is a rhythmic music that focuses on beats 2 and 4 as opposed to 1 and 3.

In this lesson we are going to jam over a simple reggae tune by Bob Marley called Stir It Up.