Larry Koonse - Accompanying a Vocalist 1

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Description: In part one (1 of 2) of this “Accompanying a Vocalist” jazz guitar lesson series, renowned guitarist Larry Koonse shows you how to artfully comp for a jazz singer. Along with the internationally acclaimed vocalist Sinne Eeg, Larry breaks down concepts and techniques aimed at helping you become a desirable accompanist for jazz vocalists. Throughout this series, Sinne also gives her “singer’s perspective” on this subject, which contains invaluable insight into what will get you hired or fired. If you want to get deep into the art of comping for a jazz singer, this masterclass series is for you.

* There is a 21-page additional PDF for this video series which includes the embedded notation seen in the videos. The PDF is included in the bundle (seen above for $32.99) or it can be purchased separately here.
Topics Covered: Accompanying a Vocalist, Jazz Guitar, The Singer’s Perspective, Jazz Standards, Voicings, Being Musical, Understanding the Singer, Arrangements, Voice Leading, Register, Variation, Playing Rubato, Listening, Etc.

[turkmusik]

Has anyone ever offered a non-master class in jazz comping for people who are intermediate guitarists? It seems that everyone in jazz starts at an advanced level or assumes you can reach there by the end of the lesson. I'm not criticizing this lesson; it's fine. It's beautiful. But if you want to play for a jazz singer or sing some simple songs yourself, it seems there is not much out there. I wonder if Mr. Koonse might consider dumbing the whole thing down seven notches for the masses . . . I would pay for that. His potential market would probably be about 20x larger than the market for this fine set of lessons.

[ldmixer]

what's her name?like her voicing.

[BrianGValentine]

His guitar is pretty good, but she is outstanding. She has perfect pitch and is actually working around him and what he can do, not the other way around

[stringsGT]

guitar limited in range??? you must be kidding!