Practice Tips

How to practice

[JohnWellings-kd]

'Once you put rules to music, your not playing music.'...this great saying from jimmy

[KenTeel]

This is a great topic. I used to trade solos with a guy, whose playing I admired at the time. When he'd solo, I'd keep the chords really straight, no surprises, so that he'd have a predictable canvas to "paint over" with solos. When it came my turn to solo, this guy would play every freakin' esoteric chord that he could, often changing the major, minor and dominant flavors of the chords, so that I had no canvas, that was predictable. So, he'd throw me curve balls, when it was my turn to solo. Only later, after I'd studied a bit more, did I realize that this guy, was either ignorant about providing a canvas, or just selfish and interested in making it difficult for me to solo. Your video, here, says so much about this subject. If you're comping, support the people who are soloing by making a predictable "canvas" for them to solo over. Thanks for addressing this subject.

[rahachi]

Man, I love this dude. I feel like I'm sitting in his living room and he's giving me his vast knowledge on music based on his experiences. What a treat! I'm taking it all in and enjoying it.

[veshaw.]

"When you practice practice when you play play" that's the realest quote

[shrdbeard]

So glad the algorithm gave Jimmy a break! 100k by end of month 😸

[sarinagarber]

You are such a giant in a dressing gown man, talking sense to the confused and making easy what sounds like an impossibility. Thank you from the heart Mr. Bruno xxxx

[anthonyjohn]

4:55 = describes literally every pianist I've ever met, ever, ever

[sitarnut]

Yes, those two LP's with Hall and Evans are the Gold Standard. Jimmy, your Wisdom is born of years of performing and priceless beyond all imaginings.

[jwparsons]

Popped up in my feed today. I was watching these vids from Jimmy when he put them out. Still good 3 years later. Learned so much, thanks Jimmy.

[craigkeller]

Yup, Jimmys a genius. His points are why I don’t like playing with most people. They don’t give you any room and fail to support.

[garrybrown]

I’m sitting here in my robe watching (learning) you in your robe. Something is going on!
Wise words! Thank you.

[Chuck-Steak]

Hey Jimmy - I love that you're posting a little something every day. Nuggets of wisdom and humanity. I don't necessarily tune in every day, but when I do get on, I catch up on what I missed. Better than Netflix! Thanks, Jimmy!

[newenglandguitarman]

“ white blackboard white chalk” analogy PERFECT

[JW-kmby]

Really appreciate the tips JB, they make a lot of sense. Great to hear you're doing a CD for yourself on your terms - knock it out of the park man!!

[vincentparrella]

Jimmy great insight, Straight to the point, Your knowledge is off the charts.Blessings.

[Noir]

The best performance I saw for All the things you Are is your rendition. I can't stop listening. Touches me inside on a certain way.

[tonybrophy]

Great video Jimmy and Great across something you might you tube...Barney Kessel 1/20/89 recorded at Elario's in San Diego. It is a must see....the full setting Bob Magnusson on bass and Sherman Ferguson on drums. Thanks for sharing your gift!!

[hexo-mobius]

@Jimmy Bruno- this was so helpful you have no idea. Thank you. Have a blessed day.

[rickwildon]

Jimmy Bruno, one of the few who tell you the truth when they teach or explain something... thanks for this, Jimmy ! He's also an excellent guitarist, one of the few that I still value and respect. Congrats, from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[mikecannon]

Jimmy, I'm 'bout to turn 70. Lifetime of guitar...Please let me learn all these wonderful things from you. Joy...and all my love.