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pauln program

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Music from my Mustang ... Is there anything left...

5 over 4 legato diminished, synthetic pentatonic...

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I think since I succeeded in my every key program, I may as well take the next step and go on the pauln program. I'll try to learn everything by ear and if it's not perfect or I have to deviate then...

pauln program

It's a well-known fact-NYC is filled with Mid-Westerners who just wanted to fulfill their childhood dreams of going to the NY they saw in the movies. Then, when they find out what a living hell it...

What not to do on a gig

A good time for me to chime in with my favorite quote: "I've forgotten more tunes than I know."

What not to do on a gig

He was definitely playing through an old Polytone amp with a 15" speaker at the time. He was also using the green Line 6 delay pedal in the late 90's/early 2000's (although both of these recordings...

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All the artists in New York are from Ohio.

What not to do on a gig

I'm not even relaxed when I'm lying down watching tv. I'll never be fast.

Donna Lee fingering for speed

Lol. Nah. I knew about 150 at my tops and got around just fine. Got vibed hard once or twice for not knowing something off the beaten path, but not really something I dealt with often. And...

What not to do on a gig

Donna Lee fingering for speed

Don't forget playing opportunities have dried up. Drummer in my band is in his 60s. He used to play hotel gigs 4 times a week in Chicago. There are zero gigs like that now. Hotel will just play...

What not to do on a gig

I found her "Power of 3" album in a box of my CDs today (great album, hadn't listened to it in years) and wondered what she's been up to lately - which led me to YouTube, etc.

Donna Lee fingering for speed

Man, I answered OP's question on the first page. Foundational scale work. If he had a grip on that, he wouldn't have to ask the question. But, as usual, the solution is a lot of work, and people...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

This thing where players know 500+ tunes in every key is going away. An older experienced musician was explaining this to me. He said people over age 60 grew up with these songs, so the jump from...

What not to do on a gig

Every time I hear Sheryl Bailey speak, I’m struck by the notion that she might be the hippest person on planet earth.

Donna Lee fingering for speed

I loved it when I was there. The thing I noticed in circles I was playing in was that you’d absolutely be vibed if you brought out a book, but you wouldn’t be vibed at all for saying “I don’t know...

What not to do on a gig

Sheryl Bailey on playing fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5uNWgs6sk

Donna Lee fingering for speed

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Death of USA made guitars

I just ordered all the Real Books lol

What not to do on a gig

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

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Any other bakers on here?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

Anyone had an archtop Plek'd?

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Guitar Center CEO: No serious musician wants $300 guitars