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Monthly Archives: September 2018

Jazz & Classical Guitar Meet!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Mike Crutcher

September 16 Coincidentally enough, two of the greatest practitioners of jazz on the classical guitar were born on this date. In addition to this similarity both Byrd and Klugh were noted for styles that used latin rhythms extensively. Happy Birthday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz innovation, Music News | Tagged Charlie Byrd, classical, Earl Klugh, guitar, improvisation, jazz | Leave a reply

Coltrane week: experience Interstellar Space

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Mike Crutcher

This week, in celebration of the birth of creative genius John Coltrane, we focus on Trane’s Interstellar Space. Coltrane recorded this masterpiece in 1967, the year of his death, and Impulse! Records released it in September 1974. Plainly Astounding In a … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz innovation | Tagged avant garde, Coltrane, Giant Steps, improvisation, jazz, saxophone | Leave a reply

What’s been happening lately…

  • My answer to the eternal question: For someone who wants to learn to play guitar in order to write better music, how often should they practice, aside from taking weekly lessons? December 29, 2023
  • Brecker Dominant-Diminished Pattern for Guitar(or any instrument) June 28, 2023
  • Dominant-Diminished Lines for Guitar May 27, 2023
  • Music Learning Motivation March 9, 2023
  • The Silver Bullet November 5, 2022

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