Videos
Lesson #10 Dictation Test
Time to put on your Big Boy and Big Girl pants, because you’re on your own for Rhythmic Dictation. No help from me! But don’t worry, if you’ve made it this far then you’re read...
Lesson #11 – Chord Extensions & Alterations
This stuff can get complicated and can also be easily skipped over by people who think, I don’t play Jazz, why do I need to know this stuff?!? Don’t sell yourself short! Don’t be laz...
Lesson #11 Dictation Test
Uh oh… Odd meters. I hope you know how to count past 4! Do not watch this video unless you’ve finished watching the Lesson #11 lecture video. You will hear each question played a total of ...
Bonus Lesson – Reading Chord Charts & Lead Sheets
Bonus Time! Let’s look at some other approaches to reading music that don’t provide nearly as much information and usually involve a bit of interpretation and improvisation.
Bonus Lesson Dictation Test
All bets are off; I’m going to throw the book at you in this one, so don’t cry if it’s too hard! Do not watch this video unless you’ve finished watching the Bonus Lesson lectur...
Dictation Practice-Test Revisited
Congratulations, you did it! You should be very proud of yourself for making it all the way through the Ignite Musical Training program. Now it’s time to see how far you’ve come! Do not wa...
Aguilar DCB Soapbar Pickups
Being a true fan of Aguilar pickups, I decided to put their DCB Soapbars into my MEJ 5 string, and these things are just killing it! Make sure you watch this video in HD and with headphones or quality...
The Cliffs of Insanity
This is a Live Studio Jam featuring Jayme Lewis (bass), Bill Worrell (guitar), Zech Hogan (drums) and Ian Vo (saxophone). Be sure to head over to the JAM TRAX page to learn how to play it.
How to Practice Shifting
Here’ a technique that’s often overlooked by many string players. Beware that it will be a never-ending quest and an uphill battle for your entire playing career… But fear not! The &...
