All That Jazz
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All that jazz: how to expand your compositional creativity and play Splendor Riot
By Julian Lage published
Julian Lage teaches you how to think outside the box with your guitar-based compositions

How "Free Exploration" Can Inspire New Compositional Creations
By Julian Lage published
Hone in on your toolbox and develop gestures and sounds that represent what is unique about you as a guitarist.

Ensemble-Oriented Composing, and How to Play "Atlantic Limited"
By Julian Lage published
Julian Lage teaches an important skill for any guitarist—how to "sit out" and let the rhythm section take the lead.

Thematic Development, and How to Play "Atlantic Limited"
By Julian Lage published
Learn some more about thematic development from Julian Lage.

Riffing in 6/8, and How to Play "The Ramble"
By Julian Lage published
Learn how to play in 6/8 from our new columnist, Julian Lage!

Expanding on Chord Shapes Within the Context of Funk Guitar
By Wayne Krantz published
Chordal and rhythmic improvisation can offer you an endless array of things to play over a funk groove.

Hitting the Pocket: The Importance of Dynamics and Grooving When Soloing
By Mike Stern published
Awareness of one’s rhythmic pacing is among the most important aspects of ensemble guitar playing.

Chromatic Arpeggios and Soloing on "Out of the Blue"
By Mike Stern published
How arpeggios combined with chromaticism can expand the scope of your solos.
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