Bruce Forman - Play Something or Say Something

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Description: In this jazz guitar masterclass, acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman sums up his previous 5 videos by showing you how to create engaging music using all of your tools. Bruce discusses and demonstrates concepts to help you create your own voice, interact musically and creatively with others, build a cohesive solo, get deep inside the music and more. So, if you want to actually say something with your music instead of just playing disconnected licks, this jazz guitar lesson is for you. NOTE: It’s recommended that you check out Bruce’s previous videos before viewing this one.

Topics Covered:Jazz Guitar, Improvisation, Knowing the Music, Working Through Songs, Listening, Transcribing, Knowing the Melody, Harmonic Options, Comping, Playing in Different Keys, Avoiding Licks, Function, Hearing Through the Changes, Working With Your Strengths, Being Comfortable, Developing Ideas, Telling a Story, Presentation, etc.

[hitoshikawaicom]

Thanks for the advice. You are an amazing story teller as a guitarist and as a teacher. Just in 2min video you showed us all what we need to do.

[sinnertrain]

I'm always perplexed by musicians who solo but don't improvise, including playing somebody's famous solo note for note.  I don't see the point in doing this in the context of jazz, blues or any style where improvisation is an essential aspect of the music.  This is really great advice provided by Bruce Forman for all musicians, not just jazz players.  Say something!

[hairnsap]

2:21 spent wisely ! heard jimmy bruno mention your name . thanks

[tronus]

Whoa... not at all familiar with Bruce's typical gear setup but based on the Guitarwank podcast, I didn't expect to hear him using that Rosenwinkle'esque "slow-gear" effect.

[jackkovar]

His teaching philosophy in a nutshell: Good jazz vs bad jazz. Lol