Let's dive deep into 10 essential licks that will take your playing to the next level. Whether you’re new to jazz or looking to add more expression to your solos, practicing this LANGUAGE will help you break free from simply running scales.

What makes these licks special? They’re...

So, you've transcribed something. You've learned that lick, that line, that solo, that voicing that's inspired you to move the earth. Now what?

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I'm a huge admirer and fan of guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Here's a guarantee…if you practice this line in every key, you'll gain a much deeper understanding of how to play and hear tritone substitutions! This short line is packed with so much language, and he doesn't use one altered note.

Check out this Sonny Stitt line from his solo on "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes!" This is what he masterfully plays over the last eight bars of the song form (II-V-I-VI7-II-V-I).

As always, learn the whole phrase, then break it up into smaller bits.  ALL 12 KEYS :)