Category: Jazz

  • Classical Jazz Guitarist: A Classical Guitarist’s Guide

    Classical Jazz Guitarist: A Classical Guitarist’s Guide

    Any classical guitarist (or rock, blues, country, etc.) new to the world of jazz needs to know a little bit about the great players in the genre. Learning any style of music (jazz, rock, blues, Brazilian, etc.) requires a lot of listening. Fortunately, today we can do as much listening to the most obscure styles…

  • A Concise (but not complete) List of Jazz Genres

    A Concise (but not complete) List of Jazz Genres

    As a classical guitarist, the world can sometimes begin to get pretty narrow in the study of the guitar. I am grateful that I had the chance to study with multiple jazz musicians over the years. This ranges from two guitarists to a pianist and a saxophonist. I learned more about theory and the organization…