Recent content by Colgan

Dude, I am so glad you're still at it. I did tell you the plateaus are going to keep happening but that's also where most of your progress actually happens. I also said this is the best time to update your lists from scratch and start setting up your new strategy from your new point A and a...

How many other Colgans do you know, Sam? :-) It's even weird to see my name with an s on the end. How're you doing, my friend? -Colgan

Check out the Jaimie Abersold (Jamey Aebersold Jazz) and Chuck Sher (Jazz & Latin Music Real Books and Method Books | Sher Music Co.) sites for their jam with sites. Jamie Abersold is the original and the ultimate jazz play along publishers and their "Maiden Voyage would be a great start.

The most important thing you should address is to do anything you can to clarify your point A and your point B. This is where a SKILLED instructor CAN help you. You have to be VERY careful how you "fool around" with things just in case you need them someday. That type of busy work can do a...

Sorry I stumbled on to this thread so long after the fact. Howdy Drifta! What is often misunderstood about jazz, is the tenancy to overdue the technical aspects and and neglect the most important part; the songs. The best thing anyone can do to tackle jazz is to do the same thing you do for...