Jazz Is Not Dead Vol. II: Jam Session Essentials
Purchase NowLearn six essential jam session favorites from the 1930's swing era that sound great on the mandolin.
Don Julin
Don Julin, the author of the best-selling "Mandolin For Dummies" (Wiley 2012) and creator of Mandolins Heal The World (online mandolin school), has developed a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players/teachers on the scene today.
Don has released over 20 CDs of original music and played on countless others. His original compositions appear in many network and cable television programs. Recent clients include HBO, NBC, Showtime, Bravo, National Geographic Explorer, and more. His 2024 release, Fractured Fiddle Tunes, is a collection of re-imagined traditional fiddle tunes.
Julin was instrumental in launching the career of bluegrass phenom Billy Strings. The duo Billy Strings & Don Julin toured the USA in a mini-van (2013-2015), playing over 500 shows to bluegrass fans, young and old alike. The duo recorded two CDs (Rock of Ages 2012) and (Fiddle Tune X 2014).
Jazz Is Not Dead: Volume II: Jam Session Essentials will feature five 1930's era swing tunes that sound great on the mandolin.
Of course, we will cover the melody & chords, but the fun starts when we arrange/embellish/improvise with these tunes.
The tunes I have selected for this workshop are easy enough for intermediates to learn but offer enough complexity for the more advanced player.
A basic understanding of music theory will be helpful as we will explore scales, licks, arpeggios, and various soloing ideas.
The Tunes:
- After You've Gone
- Oh Lady Be Good
- Sweet Sue
- Satin Doll
- Minor Swing (two ways)
- Nuages
What You Will Learn:
- Melody
- Chords & Rhythm Patterns
- Harmonic Analysis
- Improvisational Concepts
- Practice Tips
 The Workshop Includes:
59 training videos
PDF with standard notation, tablature and chord diagrams.
Practice tracks
24/7 Lifetime access to course material
Picture yourself confidently playing through your favorite jazz standards, understanding precisely what’s happening harmonically and how to respond musically.
That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of this course.
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