by Richie Zellon | Basic Theory, Jazz Standards
Recently I noticed that most lessons on comping for guitar focus primarily on the “rhythmic” aspect. While this is important, I believe that the harmonic implications are just as important, yet often neglected when discussing this subject. So I decided to...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Standards
In this lesson I teach you 6 concepts to apply when soloing over Blue Bossa. Truthfully, once you get them down you can apply them over virtually any standard! I just chose Blue Bossa because it is a popular standard and If you don’t already know it, it’s...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Standards
In Part 2 of “The Girl from Ipanema” re-harmonized, I show you a 3rd set of alternative chord changes to this often requested bossa-nova. This one happens to be my favorite! Remember, these substitutions aren’t just for the “Girl from...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Standards
In this lesson I teach you a couple of cool re-harmonization techniques for “Girl from Ipanema” and several other standards based on that same initial progression. This applied lesson in jazz harmony will show you how to add more color and motion to a...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Standards, Miles Davis
Miles Davis Solo on “Autumn Leaves” In this video I teach a solo that I believe every serious jazz student should learn, regardless of what instrument they play! I’m referring of course to Miles Davis’ solo over Autumn Leaves, off the classic...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody, Jazz Standards
Winter Wonderland Chord Melody As we approach the holidays and the New Year, I have prepared a special video lesson and accompanying PDF that is especially fitting for this season. It is a jazzy chord melody arrangement of “Winter Wonderland”. Who...
