About the Series... Great news! If you love jazz improvisation but are spinning your wheels and wasting precious time and money on Borian Scales, Mixedupolydian Modes, and mindless exercises, our exciting new "Good Vibes Jazz Solo" series is your ultimate, one-stop solution! Imagine taking lessons with jazz legends like George Benson, Joe Pass, Hank Garland, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others by learning powerful solos that blend their core language seamlessly against progressions critical to the genre.
About the Series...
Great news! If you love jazz improvisation but are spinning your wheels and wasting precious time and money on Borian Scales, Mixedupolydian Modes, and mindless exercises, our exciting new "Good Vibes Jazz Solo" series is your ultimate, one-stop solution! Imagine taking lessons with jazz legends like George Benson, Joe Pass, Hank Garland, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others by learning powerful solos that blend their core language seamlessly against progressions critical to the genre.
Great news! If you love jazz improvisation but are spinning your wheels and wasting precious time and money on Borian Scales, Mixedupolydian Modes, and mindless exercises, our exciting new "Good Vibes Jazz Solo" series is your ultimate, one-stop solution!
Imagine taking lessons with jazz legends like George Benson, Joe Pass, Hank Garland, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others by learning powerful solos that blend their core language seamlessly against progressions critical to the genre.
As all of the glowing testimonies above from top pros, educators, and students clearly prove, there is NOTHING like this jazz series on the market. Not even remotely close!
How It Works... For all instrumentalists regardless of skill level, each arrangement in the GVJS series comes in its own eBook, in standard notation (with tab for guitarists). The solo chorus matches the chord changes on tracks from our highly-popular Jam Central Station page.
How It Works...
For all instrumentalists regardless of skill level, each arrangement in the GVJS series comes in its own eBook, in standard notation (with tab for guitarists). The solo chorus matches the chord changes on tracks from our highly-popular Jam Central Station page.
Note: The MP3 audio format features vibes over piano trio, ideal for jazz guitarists in the Hank Garland/Gary Burton tradition and perfect for playalong practice until you can play the solo, either in its entirety or by mastering any of the numerous licks courtesy of the great artists mentioned above. Here, try out a few bars for yourself (click music for audio):
Note: The MP3 audio format features vibes over piano trio, ideal for jazz guitarists in the Hank Garland/Gary Burton tradition and perfect for playalong practice until you can play the solo, either in its entirety or by mastering any of the numerous licks courtesy of the great artists mentioned above.
Here, try out a few bars for yourself (click music for audio):
Note to Guitarists... Weak sight-reader? Even if you're a guitar player who can't read music to save your life, your vibes' partner will lead you every step of the way until your phrasing is perfect!
Note to Guitarists...
Weak sight-reader? Even if you're a guitar player who can't read music to save your life, your vibes' partner will lead you every step of the way until your phrasing is perfect!
Bottom line? Talk is cheap, but music books, CDs, videos, and private lessons can be VERY expensive. If you're really serious about improvisation, why waste time when you can be learning real-world solos packed with core jazz language gleaned from the best players in history, for less than half the price of one private lesson? - Mark Stefani
Bottom line? Talk is cheap, but music books, CDs, videos, and private lessons can be VERY expensive. If you're really serious about improvisation, why waste time when you can be learning real-world solos packed with core jazz language gleaned from the best players in history, for less than half the price of one private lesson?
- Mark Stefani
GVJS Presents... Wave is a brand new series addition and our latest featured solo. This special "Coach's Pick" edition is a double-time chorus over this latin bossa nova classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Loaded with core jazz and blues language.
GVJS Presents...
Wave is a brand new series addition and our latest featured solo. This special "Coach's Pick" edition is a double-time chorus over this latin bossa nova classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Loaded with core jazz and blues language.
For a limited-time only, buy any three great titles below at the regular price, including the latest GVJS releases, and get this hot new solo for FREE. That's a savings of 25% to you and four solos for the price of three! To hear the mp3 sampler, click here or below. To take advantage of this special deal, just order your three selections below (DO NOT select Wave), and we will add the featured solo to your order.
For a limited-time only, buy any three great titles below at the regular price, including the latest GVJS releases, and get this hot new solo for FREE. That's a savings of 25% to you and four solos for the price of three!
To hear the mp3 sampler, click here or below. To take advantage of this special deal, just order your three selections below (DO NOT select Wave), and we will add the featured solo to your order.
Current Selections... GVJS Editions available to preview as mp3 samplers and order (*New Solo):
Current Selections...
GVJS Editions available to preview as mp3 samplers and order (*New Solo):
The cost for each edition in the GVJS series is $15 at our secure online store. You'll receive the PDF eBook and full MP3 audio version through electronic mail (no shipping cost or waiting to get your solo and get to work!). As a courtesy for non site-members, we also include matching MIDI backing tracks (fast and slow tempos) from our JCS page, although we do recommend joining our website for total access to almost 200 tracks. To learn more, click here. Coming Attractions! Watch for these exciting new solo releases: Perdido, Donna Lee, Invitation, Solar, and many others. Confused About Jazz? Welcome to the club! One of the main purposes in creating the GVJS series was to provide an "oasis" for aspiring jazz players who are serious but often frustrated by their lack of success. This is typically due to the unnecessary over-mentalization of the genre. FREE! To download/view our Language Tips & Practical Advice guide, click here. Use it as a "road map" to analyze the GVJS solos, your transcriptions, or other solos. Need more? Please enjoy the following mp3 narratives on critical issues for jazz improvisers: Controlling Your Destiny: Work Ethic vs "Natural" Talent The Importance of Learning from Other Instrumentalists "Real World" Core Language vs Scales, Modes, & Arpeggios Focus On: "The Ultimate Practice Advice" for Any Musician Note: Do not make the mistake of taking this path advice lightly! It is based on over 35 years of studying great artists, then sharing their knowledge while successfully coaching others, and it can save you thousands of dollars and years of time wasted going around in circles. P> News | Coach's Corner | FREE Lessons | Jam Tracks | Lessons by Mail | Products | Site Map | Email
The cost for each edition in the GVJS series is $15 at our secure online store. You'll receive the PDF eBook and full MP3 audio version through electronic mail (no shipping cost or waiting to get your solo and get to work!). As a courtesy for non site-members, we also include matching MIDI backing tracks (fast and slow tempos) from our JCS page, although we do recommend joining our website for total access to almost 200 tracks. To learn more, click here.
The cost for each edition in the GVJS series is $15 at our secure online store. You'll receive the PDF eBook and full MP3 audio version through electronic mail (no shipping cost or waiting to get your solo and get to work!).
As a courtesy for non site-members, we also include matching MIDI backing tracks (fast and slow tempos) from our JCS page, although we do recommend joining our website for total access to almost 200 tracks. To learn more, click here.
Confused About Jazz? Welcome to the club! One of the main purposes in creating the GVJS series was to provide an "oasis" for aspiring jazz players who are serious but often frustrated by their lack of success. This is typically due to the unnecessary over-mentalization of the genre.
Confused About Jazz?
Welcome to the club! One of the main purposes in creating the GVJS series was to provide an "oasis" for aspiring jazz players who are serious but often frustrated by their lack of success. This is typically due to the unnecessary over-mentalization of the genre.
Use it as a "road map" to analyze the GVJS solos, your transcriptions, or other solos. Need more? Please enjoy the following mp3 narratives on critical issues for jazz improvisers:
Note: Do not make the mistake of taking this path advice lightly! It is based on over 35 years of studying great artists, then sharing their knowledge while successfully coaching others, and it can save you thousands of dollars and years of time wasted going around in circles.
P> News | Coach's Corner | FREE Lessons | Jam Tracks | Lessons by Mail | Products | Site Map | Email