Learn how to use the diminished scale over diminished and altered dominant chords.

Here's a quick introduction on major, minor, and half diminished arpeggio shapes.

Learn how to improvise over minor half diminished chords.

Learn how to improvise over minor 7th chords.

Learn how to improvise over Major 7th chords.

Learn how to improvise over altered dominant chords.

This lesson will cover everything you need to know about the major 3rds cycle used in tunes such as Giant Steps.

In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about playing Rhythm Changes - chords, theory, and improvisation.

Here is a collection of Julian Lage licks from his records, YouTube videos, etc.

This lesson will cover a couple examples of minor ii-V-i licks. The first lick is transcribed from Charlie Parker's solo in "Confirmation". 

The ii-V-V progression is the most common chord progression used in jazz. This lesson covers a handful of transcribed major ii-V-I licks.

This lesson features a couple Wes Montgomery jazz guitar licks. Wes was known for distinct techniques such as using his thumb instead of a pick, octave sequences, and superimposing triads which all contributed to his instantly recognizable sound.

This lesson features a handful of Pat Metheny licks. Pat Metheny started to become prominent in in the 70's and 80's with his stylistic elements of latin, fusion, jazz, and bebop.

This lesson features a handful of Pat Martino licks. These licks are transcribed from Pat's solo in "Just Friends".

Here are a couple Kenny Burrell Licks. These licks are transcribed from Kenny's solo in "Chitlins Con Carne"

Here is a collection of John Coltrane licks from his solo in "Giant Steps."

Chuck Berry was nicknamed the “Father of Rock and Roll”. He was one of the pioneers who defined rock and roll.

Eric Clapton is one of the all time greatest blues guitarists. In fact, he is the only person to be inducted three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - once as a solo artist, as a member of Cream, and as a member of the Yardbirds.

B.B. King, also known as the “King of the Blues”, has defined the blues for generations to come.

John Mayer plays this solo in a YouTube video where he shows his in studio process for recording the solo on his song I Guess I Just Feel Like. Dial in a nice, creamy distortion with lots of sustain for this one!

This lesson features a partial transcription of Joe Bonamassa's solo in "I Know Where I Belong." There are some fun licks he plays in the solo.

Jimmy Page, guitarist of Led Zeppelin, is considered to be one of the all-time most influential guitarists. This lesson features a transcription of the first five measures of Jimmy solo from "Stairway to Heaven".

Derek Trucks is known for his slide playing, and as an excellent blues guitarist. This lesson includes a couple Derek Trucks licks.