Improvising Using Chord Extensions
The basics of organizing the fingerboard using major and minor triads and their extensions. A detailed explanation and demonstration using examples by players such as Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Johnny Smith, Jimmy Raney, Kenny Burrell, George Benson, and Pat Martino. The essential elements of melody and rhythm these players have in common are discussed.

Comping
Two, three and Four Note Voicings. The principles of using guide tones to develop voicings for comping on guitar. Rhythmic approaches to accompaniment.

Music of Jim Hall
Transcriptions and demonstration of techniques, and listening habits required to play in this style. Discussion of the historical background and related artists: Charlie Christian, Jimmy Giuffre, Chico Hamilton, Art Farmer, Paul Desmond, Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter.

Guide-Tones
Explanation of guide-tones and various principles of resolution - direct, indirect, double indirect. Demonstration of how to improvise using this approach. Examples from Charlie Parker and others.

The Style of Wes Montgomery
Analysis and demonstration of Wes' approach to playing over chord changes, and his influence on other players.

Improvisation - The Linear Approach
Concepts in the style of Pat Martino. Demonstration of minor line substitution principles that are the basics of Pat's improvisation. Analysis and performance of Pat’s solos.

Jazz Blues
How to develop improvisation over blues changes using examples from famous recordings by Montgomery, Benson, Martino, Raney, Burrell. Explanation of harmonic substitutions.

Playing Ballads
Listening, analysis and performance of famous standards.

Chord Solo Techniques
An approach to playing solo guitar - Harmony, Melody and Rhythm.