“Circle” of Thirds

I created this diagram to help with visualization of chromatic third cycles for tunes like Giant Steps, Countdown, or Central Park West. You can find out more about how to use it at Using the Circle of Thirds. Here the zip file containing the original svgs for pitch names, pcs, and a lines only template. Read more →

Peter Bernstein Transcriptions and More

Bruce Saunders has a great transcription collection, including a ton of Peter Bernstein solos. Link updated 3/4/2019 Thanks, Stan! Read more →

St. Patrick’s Day with Indigent Row

Indigent Row will be playing Oskar Blues Grill and Brew in Lyons on March 16th and Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids in Longmont on St. Partick’s Day . I’ll also be playing with an acoustic version of the band at Lonigan’s in Estes Park at noon on St. Patrick’s Day. Come join us for great beer, food, and Irish… Read more →

USC Jazz Transcriptions

USC has a collection of Jazz Transcriptions, and a few of them are analyzed by Bert Ligon. Great stuff… **Link corrected 4/15/2015 Read more →

Guitar and Sound Workshops

I’ll be presenting clinics on guitar, recording, and live sound this Saturday at St. Vrain Valley School District’s Theatre Arts Workshop in Niwot, Colorado. Join me for: Workshop 1B- Guitar 101 Workshop 2C- How to Mic a Rock Band Workshop 3C- Sound Recording Workshop 4B- Sound Reinforcement Read more →

So Killing, Man!

Accurate transcriptions, tenor and alto charts for most tunes, great song selection, and the original recording for every tune… This might be the best solo transcription site on the net. Read more →