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Jazz Licks

When we learn and incorporate the licks and phrases of jazz legends into our own playing, we are not only paying homage to their musical legacy but also expanding our own musical vocabulary. These phrases and licks may seem simple, but they contain a wealth of knowledge about the jazz language as well as the history of the genre. By practicing and incorporating them into our own playing, we can truly start to internalize the concepts of jazz and develop our own unique voice as a musician. Join me in this journey of exploration and discovery!

  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp - Year End FInale
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp - Year End FInale
    Tue, Dec 17
    Live Interactive Online Workshop
    Dec 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
    Live Interactive Online Workshop
    Join us for the final Bebop Scale Bootcamp of the year! We’ll review key concepts, explore classic solos, and dive into Major and Dominant Bebop scale workouts, including Half Nelson and more. Don’t miss this year-end finale to solidify your skills and bring your improvisation to the next level!
  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Fly Through Changes with Harmonic and Melodic Mastery!
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Fly Through Changes with Harmonic and Melodic Mastery!
    Tue, Nov 19
    Live Interactive Online Music Event
    Nov 19, 2024, 8:00 PM EST – Nov 20, 2024, 9:30 PM EST
    Live Interactive Online Music Event
    Ready to boost your improvisation skills? In November’s Bebop Scale Bootcamp, we’ll tackle fast changes with harmonic and melodic mastery, helping you improvise with confidence. Don’t miss out!
  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Unlocking Melodic and Rhythmic Mastery with Half Nelson
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Unlocking Melodic and Rhythmic Mastery with Half Nelson
    Tue, Oct 15
    Live Online Interactive Jazz Workshop
    Oct 15, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Online Interactive Jazz Workshop
    We'll unlock the secrets of Half Nelson, using its melodic and rhythmic material to supercharge your improvisation over jazz standards. This is your chance to elevate your bebop skills and apply cutting-edge techniques that will transform your playing. Spots Are Limited – Reserve Yours Now!
  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Tune Up for Fall
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Tune Up for Fall
    Tue, Sep 17
    Live Online Workshop
    Sep 17, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT – Sep 18, 2024, 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Online Workshop
    Dive into essential bebop concepts with material straight from my studies with jazz legend David Baker. Whether you’re brushing up or exploring new ideas, this session is designed to elevate your playing and bring fresh energy to your fall practice. Don’t miss it!
  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Learning and Playing over Tunes!
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp: Learning and Playing over Tunes!
    Tue, Jul 16
    Live Virtual Jazz Workshop
    Jul 16, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Virtual Jazz Workshop
    Master bebop scales and elevate your jazz! Join our monthly workshop to apply them to classic tunes. Perfect for guitarists and enthusiasts of any instrument, gain practical tips to integrate bebop into your playing. Sign up today!
  • Bebop Scale Bootcamp
    Bebop Scale Bootcamp
    Tue, Jun 25
    Live Online Music Workshop
    Jun 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Online Music Workshop
  • Woodstock Live Jazz Guitar House Concert with Mike DeMicco & Ed Levy - June 22
    Woodstock Live Jazz Guitar House Concert with Mike DeMicco & Ed Levy - June 22
    Sat, Jun 22
    Woodstock
    Jun 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Woodstock, Woodstock, NY, USA
    Join us for an intimate jazz guitar concert with Mike DeMicco (Brubeck Brothers) and Ed Levy (Jon Hendricks, Broadway). Your ticket includes food, parking, and access to an art gallery featuring Astrid Nordness's abstract paintings and sculptures. Don't miss this unique event in Woodstock!
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: May Melodic Marathon
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: May Melodic Marathon
    Tue, May 21
    Online Interactive Music Event
    May 21, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT – May 22, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT
    Online Interactive Music Event
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Jazz Improvisation
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Jazz Improvisation
    Tue, Apr 23
    Online Workshop
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Online Workshop
    Unlock insights from my studies with David Baker in this online jazz guitar workshop. Dive into improvisation, explore curated material, and play in real-time. Get involved, get inspired, and elevate your playing with us!
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Playing & Improvisation
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Playing & Improvisation
    Tue, Mar 12
    Virtual Online Jazz Workshop
    Mar 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Online Jazz Workshop
    Let's dive into the world of bebop & jazz together and take your improvisation skills to the next level!
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Jazz Improvisation
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Real-Time Jazz Improvisation
    Tue, Feb 20
    Live Online Workshop
    Feb 20, 2024, 8:00 PM EST – Feb 21, 2024, 9:30 PM EST
    Live Online Workshop
    Join our Bebop Scale Boot Camp and master the art of playing jazz lines in real time! Learn essential techniques for phrasing, outlining chord changes, and playing tunes with precision and flair. Dive deep into bebop scales and other essential tools to elevate your improvisation skills next level!
  • BEBOP SCALE BOOT CAMP: NEW YEAR'S WORKSHOP
    BEBOP SCALE BOOT CAMP: NEW YEAR'S WORKSHOP
    Tue, Jan 23
    Online Workshop: Get ready to Play!
    Jan 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
    Online Workshop: Get ready to Play!
    Guitarists and all other instrumentalists, get grounded starting this new year. Join us for this creative and challenging jazz improvisation workshop! Mastering bebop scales is a crucial pursuit for jazz musicians, serving as a gateway to unparalleled improvisational prowess and musical expression.
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: DJANGO REINHARDT
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: DJANGO REINHARDT
    Tue, Nov 14
    Online Workshop
    Nov 14, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
    Online Workshop
    Learn to play Django's famous solo on Honeysuckle Rose! Let's do a deep dive and find out what makes this solo spectacular. Transcriptions in standard notation and TAB and recordings are included in the online workshop.
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: 10 Must Know Jazz Licks on Guitar
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: 10 Must Know Jazz Licks on Guitar
    Tue, Oct 17
    Online Workshop
    Oct 17, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT – Oct 18, 2023, 9:30 PM EDT
    Online Workshop
    Are you able to play 10 jazz licks? In addition to learning scales, arpeggios, theory, etc. we need to add "licks" to our library. Join us for this challenge and add 10 new, killer licks to your playing now and transform your playing! We'll cover players like George Benson, Pat Martino, Bird, more!
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Charlie Parker's Donna Lee
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Charlie Parker's Donna Lee
    Tue, Sep 19
    Live Webinar/Concert
    Sep 19, 2023, 8:00 PM – Sep 20, 2023, 9:30 PM
    Live Webinar/Concert
  • Scale Power!
    Scale Power!
    Tue, Aug 22
    Live Webinar
    Aug 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Webinar
    Do you know the Top 15 Scales you need to play? Join us for this explorative workshop on learning and fully understanding how these scales are constructed.
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Benson, Blues, & Bebop
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: Benson, Blues, & Bebop
    Mon, Jul 17
    Live Webinar
    Jul 17, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Webinar
    Learn how to extend your phrases by combining George Benson licks with the Bebop Scale!
  • Bebop Scale Boot Camp: THE BLUES
    Bebop Scale Boot Camp: THE BLUES
    Tue, Jun 20
    Live Webinar
    Jun 20, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Live Webinar
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