I put this etude together for myself, it a bunch of stuff that I like to play on a blues in F. It doesn’t really stop, it’s not really the most musical thing I’ve put together but so wanted to solidify some ideas I already play in this key in some more difficult keys. Il be spending my practise time trying to play this whole thing in all 12 keys, I already tried Ab which has not been fun! My challenge for you is to record a version of you playing this in any key you want. It’s a difficult one this time, the first person who does this gets a free 30 minute lesson. Matt

My new course is ready! It’s 46 simple lines in G major and minor. The 50% discount is only running for another 24 hrs. Get in whilst it’s at this super cheap price! Available in the “classroom” section.

This month in the Practise Club we are looking at the tune "Coquette". Check this excerpt of my etude of the month. (Transcription available for Premium and VIP members) We will be looking at little bits of this etude, taking it apart, practising it in different ways and using it to work on our own playing. 🏆Challenge 🏆 Record a video of yourself improvising over this backing track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcx7nV9ntaw For the first person to post a version I will create you a personalised exercise and a PDF with some advice on how to use it to further your playing.

Hi all, Thinking of trying to add an extra time for people to attend my weekly practise club. Will be a re-run of the same material in the Monday class but for people who can make 6pm on Monday. If you are interested, please tell me in the comments what time pile be best for you and I will try and find the best time and day for us all. Just tell me in your own time zone and il work the rest out.

My friend sent me this video of me playing a blues 13 years ago. It taught me a few things about myself and progress. Firstly, I don’t love it. It was difficult to see my technique, plus hearing my sound and intonation was a tough one. But it is great to see that the many hours of practise that I have done since then have really helped. I didn’t start out from a young age with good technique, I was a terrible violin student as a child and teenager, most of my work on this has been as an adult. Small amounts of practise consistently and a “long game” approach has helped me develop a lot as a violinist. This is something I believe in so much for all learners, there is no quick route to success with any instrumental practise. Some good things… It did remind me that I’ve had a good sense of swing for a while, I grew up around my jazz musician grandfather and spent summers when I was visiting going around with him to his gigs, playing “trad” jazz. Listening to this has really helped me take stock of what I could already do from a young age which in turn has helped me really think about how I help others who might not have had this exposure to jazz early on. I have some fun plans for helping others get themselves around jazz rhythms on here. There is a new course in the works! Please be kind in the comments...