Who else is starting to feel like a cheezy jazz guitarist? I mean that in the most complimentary way, of course! I felt like a pretty solid swing rhythm player a month ago, but not even close to a jazz lead guy. Now, I'm starting to feel like I'm the worst jazz lead player in town. Give me another week and I'll be second worst. Two more months and I'll be out at jams gunning for a title! In all seriousness this has been the wisest investment in my playing in a long time. So much fun!

🎸 Make Autumn Leaves Actually Sound Like Jazz — Not an Etude A common mistake: you’re playing all the “right” notes… but it still sounds stiff. Here’s a 3-level approach to fix that, using real chord formations. 🔹 Level 1 – Gm Only (Feel First) Play the whole form using just Gm formations only (as in the course) 👉 This trains phrasing, pocket, and melodic intent—without overthinking. Example: Over Cm7 Still play Gm (treat it like you're soloing in one mode). 🔹 Level 2 – Split the tune in half: - Over Cm7 and F7, play Cm shapes (C-Eb-G) - Over Bbmaj7 and Ebmaj7, switch to Gm shapes, then return to Cm shapes over the ii–V (Am7b5–D7), and finish on Gm. Now you're not just playing notes—you’re telling a harmonic story. 🔹 Level 3 – Connect Phrases Across the Switch. Don’t just “start fresh” on every chord. Instead: - End your phrase on a chord tone in the next chord - PRO TIP: Comp the tune so much you get bored at it (it will help you improvise) 🎯 This is the exact process I use when demoing Autumn Leaves in lessons and gigs. 🎁 Want a Discount to GuitArmin Premium? I’m offering a limited-time discount to join the premium community — access all my courses, live Q&As, and more. 👉 Check it out here DM me if you’ve got questions. Armin

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Hi gang, I just joined up and look forward to reading the comments and checking out all the tips here. Now back to the woodshed!💪