FretDojo Jazz Guitar Tips With Greg O'Rourke

Exciting news today: Carl Orr is going to be the official Artist In Residence at FretDojo for the next few months! Which means Carl is going to be collaborating with me on courses for the FretDojo Academy membership, as well as bringing on fantastic guests artists for the podcast, recording Youtube videos and more. Carl has performed and recorded with some of the finest musicians on the planet inc...

Here’s a simple but incredibly effective strategy that I’ve used over the years when I have been busy, but I still need to make time for my music. Check out the podcast below where I share it with you: To get instant access to a structured online curriculum for learning jazz guitar, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast episode URL: https://www.fretdojo.com/podcast011/ *For more...

In today’s topic, I want to talk about something important. How hard is it, really, to learn jazz? Check out the podcast below where I answer this question: To get instant access to a structured online curriculum for learning jazz guitar, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast episode URL: https://www.fretdojo.com/podcast010/ *For more jazz guitar lessons, tips and free stuff, vis...

One of the biggest questions my readers write in about is: "Should I be using modes when improvising on jazz guitar?" The answer is: It depends. But, most likely there is a more effective approach for jazz guitar improvisation, using arpeggios and chord tones as a basis. Check out the podcast via the link below which will show the reasons why: To get instant access to a structured online curriculu...

In this episode of the FretDojo.com Podcast I want to talk about three reasons why playing guitar is good for you. I’m recording this at the start of April, 2020 and there’s some pretty stressful stuff going on as well as facing living in never-seen-before circumstances. It’s important at times like these that we set aside time for a calm, creative pursuit. To get instant access to a structured on...

In this episode of the FretDojo.com Podcast, we dive into the topic of the true meaning behind the famous thing musicians say: “Listen to as much jazz as you possibly can.” To get instant access to a structured online curriculum for learning jazz guitar, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast episode URL: https://www.fretdojo.com/podcast007/ *For more jazz guitar lessons, tips and...

In this episode of the FretDojo.com Podcast, lets dive deep into a topic that's critical in your development as a jazz guitarist: The importance of jazz vocabulary - and how to go about learning it! To get instant access to a structured online curriculum for learning jazz guitar, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast episode URL: https://www.fretdojo.com/podcast006/ *For more jaz...

In this episode of the FretDojo.com Podcast, I had the great pleasure of speaking with one of the world’s top guitarists Carl Orr, who shares the deep insights gained over his long career in music and important practice tips for any aspiring jazz guitarist. To get instant access to a online jazz guitar course by Carl Orr and many others, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast epis...

Today I want to share with you a fabulous conversation I had with Greg Stott, Associate Lecturer and Resident Jazz Guitarist at the Australian National University. In this podcast, Greg delves into: - The biggest mistakes jazz guitarists make when it comes to practicing - Greg’s thoughts on jazz online education and how it compares to more traditional university based teaching - A sneak peek of Gr...

This time on FretDojo, I’m excited to share with you an interview I recently had with world-wide touring latin jazz guitarist from Norway, Per Olav Kobberstad. Per Olav is one of those young, modern Latin jazz guitarists that are a breeze of fresh air and who are bringing all-welcome innovations to the genre. Just check out his credits: - Per Olav is one of the few in the world playing 8-string ac...

This week on FretDojo, I’m happy to share with you an interview I recently held with internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Howard Alden. Howard is one of the leaders of jazz guitar in the modern era. His accolades include: - Student the Guitar Institute of Technology in 1977-78 with Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, and Howard Roberts - Collaborations with Dick Hyman, Dan Barrett, Bucky Pizzarelli and many...

Mark Whitfield is one of the most highly regarded jazz guitarists alive today. Throughout his career, he’s collaborated with legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, and many others. In 1990 the New York Times dubbed Whitfield “The Best Young Guitarist in the Business”. Later that year, Warner Bros. released his debut album...