What Are Shell Voicings on Guitar? Shell voicings are one of the best and simplest ways to get started with jazz guitar. They’re easy to understand, easy to play, and you can usually learn them pretty fast. Honestly, I didn’t learn shell chords until fairly late in my own journey. I could already play bigger … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to learn how to read music on guitar, you might know the cycle all too well: If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Lots of guitarists struggle with learning to read standard notation—not because reading music itself is hard, but because the normal approach doesn’t always fit how you play, and … Read more
When I was growing up, I never knew that Christmas jazz guitar albums even existed. My parents had their christmas albums that they liked, and for the most part, that’s what we listened to. I never really had any complaints about the music, it was just what we listened to every year. The main albums … Read more
“Could you recommend a list of entry-level jazz guitar recordings that would be helpful for someone getting started with jazz guitar? I find the ‘Top 100 Albums’ lists a little overwhelming.” David Absolutely, here’s a list of ten essential recordings to get started with jazz guitar: Wes Montgomery – “Smokin At The Half Note”: This … Read more