Jazz Guitar with Jane
In this lesson series, you will be exploring the world of Jazz guitar with Jane Miller.
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Jane Miller explains everything you need to know about Jazz guitar. Assuming some prior theory knowledge, Jane jumps right into the information that will get you playing in no time.
Lessons in this Series:
Lesson 1
Interview with Jane Miller
This exciting interview takes a close look at the playing and teaching of Jane Miller. Learn about her influences, some jazz recommendations, and her musical experience.
Length: 43:05 Difficulty: 0.5 Member Only
Introductory Lesson
Jane Miller talks about her new jazz series and provides a couple quick tips to get you started.
Length: 9:03 Difficulty: 1.0 Member Only
Hand Warm-ups
Jane Miller explains the importance of hand stretches and warm-up exercises.
Length: 4:06 Difficulty: 0.5 Member Only
Jazz and Blues
Jane explains the chord changes used in a 12 bar jazz style blues.
Length: 17:30 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Soloing Over the Blues
Jane Miller shares some fun ideas about soloing over a 12 bar blues.
Length: 22:08 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
The ii-V-I Progression
Jane talks more about the ii-V-I progression and how to work it into your jazz playing.
Length: 7:25 Difficulty: 1.5 Member Only
Tensions on Chords
Jane Miller shares some valuable thoughts regarding chord tensions.
Length: 20:10 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Melodic Minor Scales
Jane provides an introductory lesson on the melodic minor scale.
Length: 2:44 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Melodic Minor Scales Application
Jane explains how the melodic minor scale and its corresponding modes are used in jazz melodies.
Length: 18:09 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Movable Chord Forms
Jane takes a look at movable chord forms played on the treble strings.
Length: 20:39 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Movable Chord Forms Continued
Jane Miller expands on her discussion of movable chord forms and how they apply to jazz.
Length: 19:18 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Groove & Rhythm
Jane Miller shares a wonderful lesson about the importance of rhythm.
Length: 7:58 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Rhythm Part 2
Jane Miller explores more rhythm and groove with another lesson using the metronome.
Length: 7:40 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Rhythm Part 3
Jane Miller continues her discussion on rhythm and using a metronome.
Length: 6:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Daily Practice
Jane Miller concludes her discussion on metronomes and forming daily practice routines.
Length: 10:27 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Right Hand Techniques
Jane Miller dives into her first lesson on right hand techniques.
Length: 3:58 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Right Hand Part 2
Jane Miller dives right into part 2 of her Right Hand Techniques mini-series.
Length: 5:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Right Hand Part 3
Jane Miller talks about fingerstyle playing exclusively in the third installment of Right Hand Techniques.
Length: 18:05 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Drop 2 Voicings
Jane Miller explores drop 2 voicings in this lesson.
Length: 18:06 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Bargain Chord
Jane Miller talks about a "bargain chord" in this lesson. Learn what a bargain chord is and how it can be applied to your playing.
Length: 15:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Member OnlyLesson 21
Chord Solos
Jane Miller talks about chord solos in part one of this fascinating mini-series.
Length: 18:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Free Sample Lesson from this Series!
Chord Solos Part 2
Jane Miller explores another aspect of chord solos in part two of this fun topic.
Length: 6:27 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Chord Solos Part 3
Jane Miller concludes her discussion on chord solos.
Length: 13:59 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Latin Grooves
Jane Miller explores some common Latin vamps in this lesson.
Length: 10:49 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Repertoire Practice
Jane Miller shares her insights on the topic of practice versus repertoire practice.
Length: 7:39 Difficulty: 0.5 Member Only
Song Demonstrations: Bedtime Story
Jane Miller plays an original song called "Bedtime Story" that showcases techniques discussed in earlier lessons such as the use of open strings and Bossa Nova comping.
Length: 4:19 Difficulty: 1.0 Member Only
Song Demonstrations: Free Alongside Ship
Jane demonstrates another original song called "Free Alongside Ship" that uses techniques learned in previous lessons.
Length: 3:00 Difficulty: 1.0 Member Only
The Other Room
Jane Miller shares an original tuned called "The Other Room." Similar to songs taught in the past few lessons, "The Other Room" showcases techniques that Jane taught earlier in the series. See if you can catch them while watching.
Length: 4:55 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Diminished Chords & Scales
Jane Miller takes a look at diminished chords in this lesson. She also touches on diminished scales and their relationship with diminished and dominant chords.
Length: 11:36 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Diminished Chords: Inversions
Jane Miller continues her discussion on diminished chords. In this lesson, she touches on their inversions and how they can be used in chord progressions.
Length: 11:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Diminished Scales
Jane Miller changes gears and talks about diminished scales that go along with the diminished chords you learned.
Length: 12:48 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Substitutions
Jane Miller touches on making diminished 7th chords a substitution for dominant 7th chords.
Length: 15:38 Difficulty: 3.0 Member Only
Diminished Scales Continued
Jane Miller returns to the subject of diminished scales. This time she explains how they fit in with the chord substitutions you learned about in the last lesson.
Length: 14:28 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Arpeggios
Jane Miller starts explaining arpeggios. In continuation of the last couple of lessons, she starts with diminished 7th chord arpeggios.
Length: 10:07 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Arpeggios Part 2
Jane Miller continues her discussion on arpeggios in this lesson. This time around, she focuses on major 7th chord arpeggios.
Length: 9:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Arpeggios Part 3
In continuation of her last lesson, Jane Miller discusses another use for major 7th arpeggios.
Length: 8:50 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Arpeggios Part 4
Jane Miller gives a few more examples of using major 7th arpeggios against minor chords and explains how you can better incorporate them into your playing.
Length: 14:45 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Major 6th Chords
In this lesson, Jane Miller talks about major 6th chords and their relationship with minor 7th chords.
Length: 8:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Scales & Patterns
Jane Miller talks about scales & patterns in this lesson. She addresses some popular questions including how to improve the melodic element of your improvisation.
Length: 10:10 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Scales & Patterns Part 2
Jane Miller revisits her last lesson and explains how to apply major scales.
Length: 7:24 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Scales & Patterns Part 3
Jane Miller continues her lessons about scales & patterns with a discussion on the pentatonic scale.
Length: 14:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Scales & Patterns Part 4
Jane Miller continues her discussion of the pentatonic scale and its patterns. She talks about how to start applying some of the lines you learned in the previous lesson.
Length: 13:36 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
The Whole Tone Scale
Jane Miller talks about the whole tone scale. This scale consists entirely of whole steps.
Length: 13:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
The Chromatic Scale
Now that you've learned all about the diminished and whole tone scales, Jane Miller discusses the chromatic scale.
Length: 9:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Chromatic Scale Part 2
Jane Miller continues her discussion of the chromatic scale with a great exercise to help you practice dynamics.
Length: 6:58 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Dynamics & Improvising
Jane Miller continues her discussion on dynamics in this lesson. She invites you to think about volume as a way to add feeling or catch attention while improvising.
Length: 7:01 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Bass Lines
Jane Miller discusses bass lines in this lesson. She begins by explaining how you can get a bass line going by itself first. Then, she explains how to add in chord voicings.
Length: 15:53 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Upper Structure Triads
Jane Miller begins a discussion on upper structure triads. In this lesson, Jane refers to the top part of a major 7th chord as well as added tensions.
Length: 12:37 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Upper Structure Triads Part 2
Jane Miller continues her discussion of upper structure triads.
Length: 15:14 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Upper Structure Triads Part 3
Jane Miller picks up where she left off in her last lesson and shares a great technique that will provide you with some new comping options.
Length: 4:58 Difficulty: 2.0 Member Only
Upper Structure Triads Part 4
Jane Miller concludes her discussion of upper structure triads. In this lesson, she helps you turn the E minor triad you have been using into a G major triad.
Length: 9:29 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
Lydian Mode
Jane Miller changes gears and focuses on the E Lydian mode in this lesson.
Length: 13:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Member Only
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