Introduction to Blues Music
The blues are full of soul and sorrow, but that doesn’t stop people from loving them. Learn more about this genre’s cultural roots and its evolution.
6 Steps to Learning Jazz Guitar Improvisation
Zac Green of Zing Instruments shares the chords, progressions, and techniques every jazz guitarist should learn to be able to jam and improvise like a pro.
An Ear for Jazz, with Brent Vaartstra
Learn Jazz Standards’ very own Brent Vaartstra shares the truth about learning to play jazz, and how lessons from jazz music carry over into other genres.
Free Jazz Lessons, with Steve Nixon
From international tours to your screen of choice, Steve Nixon brings Grammy-level expertise to free lessons in jazz, blues, pop, country, and more.
The Ultimate Guide to the Dorian Mode
The Dorian Mode ranges from rock to jazz, and funk to folk. Learn what Dorian is, the theory behind it, how to play it, and how to hear it.
Open Your Ears to Jazz
Born the streets of New Orleans, jazz grew through dance, entertainment and pop to become high art, touching nearly every popular music style on the planet.
Before and After: Covering “All About That Bass”
Listen to the before and after of this Postmodern Jukebox cover of “All About That Bass” – then learn in detail what makes it tick.
A Klezmer Journey, with Paul Green
Paul Green lives in two worlds – as his early musical love of jazz meets his Jewish roots, creating a new expression of the old tradition of klezmer music.
The Shed: The Free Music Theory Resource for the Modern Musician
Originally a tool to help students with music theory, Bob Habersat and Paul Levy have built The Shed into a fantastic resource for all music learners.
10 Inspiring Quotes about Musical Improvisation
You don’t have to be a musical whiz to be good at improvisation. You just need to practice. Here’s what some of music’s biggest names have to say about it.
Improve Your Improv: Listen to the Rhythm Section, with Stefan Hall
Beginning improvisers often lose their way in the form. Stefan Hall shares his teaching about listening to the rhythm section to keep your solo on track.
Learning Jazz Improvisation, with Bob Habersat and Paul Levy
Learning jazz improvisation can be overwhelming. For great results, break it down into manageable chunks with these new online resources over at The Shed.
