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When I say “know” I mean, could play it without reading. Melody, follow the form whilst someone else is soloing and then take a solo over the harmony yourself. Which of these 3 categories do you fall into? Let me know some more detail in the comments. Il be leaving some tips in the comments for each of the 3 categories of “tune learners”

Violinists often stick around the music of Django and Grappelli. This makes sense of course, it’s where we feel wanted. I joke here but it’s sort of true. But I think it’s important, if we are going to play jazz in any form that we check out something from outside of this and study the lineage of the music to some degree. Django and Stephane did this of course, they created their own “European” sound but it was informed by the music that was happening in America at the time Working on the sound of the blues and understanding the blues form is an essential part of this. I cover the blues as a whole in my “jazz violin foundations” course, as well as looking into a “jazz blues” in the 10 tunes you must know course. Until Wednesday you can get them both together in the classroom for one price. https://www.skool.com/jazzviolin/classroom

1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF Copy this format and comment below: • your name • where you’re from • your musical background • what you’re trying to achieve in your playing 2. MAKE YOUR FIRST POST This could be: • a jazz violin video you like • a question about learning jazz • or something you’ve found helpful to practice 3. BUILD UP YOUR POINTS As you comment and post, you’ll earn points in the community. These points move you up through the levels. Once you reach Level 2, you’ll unlock all of the free courses in the classroom, including: • 5 Simple Licks in G • Jazz Bowing • Honeysuckle Rose • Jazz Listening List •. Harmony Lessons BONUS There’s a poll below this post. Let me know what you’re most interested in improving in your playing, it helps me shape the material in here

We didn’t take many pictures, thinking there would always be another day, another song to play. He used to sit by the window every evening, his fingers gently brushing the strings of his old guitar, filling the room with quiet melodies that felt like home. Those moments weren’t captured in frames—they lived in the soft echoes of music, in the pauses between chords, in the way he would look up and smile without saying a word. After he left, the guitar remained, resting in the corner as if waiting for him to return. Sometimes, I try to play it, but the strings feel heavier now, like they remember him better than I do. Each note sounds incomplete, trembling in the silence he left behind. I hold onto those fading melodies, afraid that one day even their echoes will disappear. Still, I play-quietly, imperfectly-hoping that somewhere, somehow, he can hear it. And as this channel grows, I hope these fragile songs, these memories, reach all of you… and stay a little longer than he did. I earnestly hope for the development of this channel and for all of you wonderful people.