I covered some Rhythm Exercises in today's Q&A. Had a few conversations on here about how to get more rhythmically diverse and free and this one way that I have found can help. The whole recording of the Q&A is available in the classroom for Premium and VIP members. Upgrade Here

Benet Maclean might be one of the best in the world. He ls based here in London and is a true musical genius. He plays jazz piano and is an extremely good classical violinist too. I don’t know him very well (we violinists hardly ever get to meet) but really love his playing and have a lot of respect for him for his true artistic dedication! Check this really cool example (perhaps the only example Iv ever seen that actually works) of using a loop pedal in jazz.

It was my birthday party in the jazz club in Japan and I was explicitly told several days before I must play for the guests because this is a rule. OK. I practiced at home with the backing track, recording myself, listening, improving and so on, and was more or less satisfied. And guess what? In the middle of the playing I forgot the tema. Completely! Of course I didn’t have the scores sheet. And honestly, I was a bit drunk. But still... My question is: what people usually do in such situations? When you are in the middle of the tune and you do not know what to do next? Any immediate actions?

What is the one thing you have found hardest moving into playing jazz? Give us some more details in the comments if you like.

Challenge! Play this line and post it. (This time it’s played quite fast so it’s a tough one this week) There are 4 levels to this, you can pick which one is most doable for you right now…. 1- Exactly the same as myself, in C Major 2- Try it in a few different keys 3- Start like I do and finish it off a little differently. 4- improvise over a backing track and use this line in your improv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9PeqG9C5os&t=24s BTW the course I am developing on note enclosures is now available in the classroom. There are lots of bits missing right now but I thought I would let my paid members get a look in before I fully launch it. Go check it out!