azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2555 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #24: How Do You Make Pop Songs into Jazz Versions?A lot of people ask me about this. Like how do you take an Ed Sheeran song or a Taylor Swift song and make it jazzy? I often ask back, "Why would you want to do...8azsamad(25)•in jazz•2555 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #24: How Do You Make Pop Songs into Jazz Versions?A lot of people ask me about this. Like how do you take an Ed Sheeran song or a Taylor Swift song and make it jazzy? I often ask back, "Why would you want to do...8
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2559 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #23: Simplify Learning Jazz GuitarLearning jazz doesn't have to be complicated. Do this: Learn the melody of a song you like Learn the chords of the song Find a way to play a solo guitar version...4azsamad(25)•in jazz•2559 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #23: Simplify Learning Jazz GuitarLearning jazz doesn't have to be complicated. Do this: Learn the melody of a song you like Learn the chords of the song Find a way to play a solo guitar version...4
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2723 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #22: Macro and Micro PracticeHow do you get better at playing jazz guitar? Macro and micro practice. Macro is playing the entire song, learning the vibe and the whole tune. Micro is fine tu...1azsamad(25)•in jazz•2723 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #22: Macro and Micro PracticeHow do you get better at playing jazz guitar? Macro and micro practice. Macro is playing the entire song, learning the vibe and the whole tune. Micro is fine tu...1
azsamad(25)•in #business•2745 days ago5 Gary Vaynerchuk Videos For MusiciansSo much of Gary Vee's videos are on his take on business, marketing, branding, social media, positivity and life. I dig all those but look forward to the videos...2azsamad(25)•in business•2745 days ago5 Gary Vaynerchuk Videos For MusiciansSo much of Gary Vee's videos are on his take on business, marketing, branding, social media, positivity and life. I dig all those but look forward to the videos...2
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2753 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #21: Simplify Learning Jazz.png) Jazz is sometimes over complicated. How about we... 1) Learn songs. 2) Memorise melodies and chords. 3) Play them! 4) Learn how to embellish melodies. 5) ...4azsamad(25)•in jazz•2753 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #21: Simplify Learning Jazz.png) Jazz is sometimes over complicated. How about we... 1) Learn songs. 2) Memorise melodies and chords. 3) Play them! 4) Learn how to embellish melodies. 5) ...4
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azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2763 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #20: Tradition versus The Future.png) Listen to the past. Be aware of the tradition. But make your own music. Don't worry about it being authentic. After all, what is authenticity? The main th...1azsamad(25)•in jazz•2763 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #20: Tradition versus The Future.png) Listen to the past. Be aware of the tradition. But make your own music. Don't worry about it being authentic. After all, what is authenticity? The main th...1
azsamad(25)•in #music•2765 days agoMusic from A to Z | EP 01 | The Giving Economy and Energy.png) Listen to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/az-samad/episodes/Creating-art-and-the-energy-from-your-audience-e1ls2k/a-a4267p [Transcription of podcast] ...1azsamad(25)•in music•2765 days agoMusic from A to Z | EP 01 | The Giving Economy and Energy.png) Listen to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/az-samad/episodes/Creating-art-and-the-energy-from-your-audience-e1ls2k/a-a4267p [Transcription of podcast] ...1
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2769 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #19: To Learn Jazz, Play Jazz.png) An oversimplified way of learning jazz? 1. Pick a song you like. 2. Learn (memorise) and be able to play the melody. 3. Learn (memorise) and be able to pl...1azsamad(25)•in jazz•2769 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #19: To Learn Jazz, Play Jazz.png) An oversimplified way of learning jazz? 1. Pick a song you like. 2. Learn (memorise) and be able to play the melody. 3. Learn (memorise) and be able to pl...1
azsamad(25)•in #inspiration•2770 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #18: Finding Inspiration and Facebook Hate Posts.png)Some people like to post about the guitarists or musicians they HATE. I sort of understand the feeling of being together hating something. But, over time I...3azsamad(25)•in inspiration•2770 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #18: Finding Inspiration and Facebook Hate Posts.png)Some people like to post about the guitarists or musicians they HATE. I sort of understand the feeling of being together hating something. But, over time I...3
azsamad(25)•in #books•2772 days agoWhy I Started Writing Geeky Jazz, Guitar and Music Book Reviews.png) Frankly, I was frustrated. I wanted to buy certain books, video and courses but had a hard time figuring out whether they were right for me. Lot of stuff ...4azsamad(25)•in books•2772 days agoWhy I Started Writing Geeky Jazz, Guitar and Music Book Reviews.png) Frankly, I was frustrated. I wanted to buy certain books, video and courses but had a hard time figuring out whether they were right for me. Lot of stuff ...4
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2773 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #17: Improvising with Clarity.png) For a jazz soloist, the mark of a mature improvisor is that they can start, play and end phrases with immense clarity. They choose notes with confidence a...3azsamad(25)•in jazz•2773 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #17: Improvising with Clarity.png) For a jazz soloist, the mark of a mature improvisor is that they can start, play and end phrases with immense clarity. They choose notes with confidence a...3
azsamad(25)•in #guitar•2773 days agoMy Top 3 Favourite Mateus Asato VideosMateus Asato is one of the most amazing distinctive young guitarists of recent times. Great playing, musical phrasing and just an amazing individual voice. I fe...3azsamad(25)•in guitar•2773 days agoMy Top 3 Favourite Mateus Asato VideosMateus Asato is one of the most amazing distinctive young guitarists of recent times. Great playing, musical phrasing and just an amazing individual voice. I fe...3
azsamad(25)•in #business•2777 days agoTop 3 Videos That Reshaped How I Think (Gary Vee, Derek Sivers, Steve Jobs)Here's another side of me. This is not music, well at least not directly. These are 3 videos that have reshaped how I think. Check it out. Document, Don't Creat...3azsamad(25)•in business•2777 days agoTop 3 Videos That Reshaped How I Think (Gary Vee, Derek Sivers, Steve Jobs)Here's another side of me. This is not music, well at least not directly. These are 3 videos that have reshaped how I think. Check it out. Document, Don't Creat...3
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2779 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #16: Performing Brazilian Music over the YearsI'm currently preparing for my upcoming performance at Bobo KL with my new project, Samba Selamba on June 8th and 9th. So, in today's post I share some of my pa...1azsamad(25)•in jazz•2779 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #16: Performing Brazilian Music over the YearsI'm currently preparing for my upcoming performance at Bobo KL with my new project, Samba Selamba on June 8th and 9th. So, in today's post I share some of my pa...1
zord189(25)•in #dsound•2780 days agoTeam Malaysia | Teh Tarik Sundays EP07 | 03.06.2018 (Guest Host).jpg) Click on Thumbnail for Full Recording, starts at 5:00 mins What is Teh Tarik Sundays? It is the FIRST talkshow initiated by @branlee87 and @zord189 with t...14zord189(25)•in dsound•2780 days agoTeam Malaysia | Teh Tarik Sundays EP07 | 03.06.2018 (Guest Host).jpg) Click on Thumbnail for Full Recording, starts at 5:00 mins What is Teh Tarik Sundays? It is the FIRST talkshow initiated by @branlee87 and @zord189 with t...14
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2780 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #15: Bossa Nova and Samba - Classic RecordingsI'm currently preparing for my upcoming performance at Bobo KL with my new project, Samba Selamba on June 8th and 9th. So, in today's post I share some of my fa...2azsamad(25)•in jazz•2780 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #15: Bossa Nova and Samba - Classic RecordingsI'm currently preparing for my upcoming performance at Bobo KL with my new project, Samba Selamba on June 8th and 9th. So, in today's post I share some of my fa...2
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2783 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #14: Scales for Spain (Chick Corea)This is a bilingual (Malay/English) lesson on some of the scale choices you can use on Chick Corea's Spain (the solo section). Gmaj7 = G Lydian (D Major Scale) ...7azsamad(25)•in jazz•2783 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #14: Scales for Spain (Chick Corea)This is a bilingual (Malay/English) lesson on some of the scale choices you can use on Chick Corea's Spain (the solo section). Gmaj7 = G Lydian (D Major Scale) ...7
ftlob(25)•in #spotify•2788 days agoSteemit Musicians Spotify Playlist [update May 27] Submit In This PostLink to playlist on Spotify The Steemit Musicians Spotify playlist is a playlist by and for the Steemit community. We started curating the playlist about two mo...8ftlob(25)•in spotify•2788 days agoSteemit Musicians Spotify Playlist [update May 27] Submit In This PostLink to playlist on Spotify The Steemit Musicians Spotify playlist is a playlist by and for the Steemit community. We started curating the playlist about two mo...8
azsamad(25)•in #jazz•2783 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #13: Improvising on Stevie Wonder's Isn't She LovelyOne of my students, Rushdi asked a question on how to practice improvisation. He also mentioned that he's currently working on Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely....11azsamad(25)•in jazz•2783 days agoAz Jazz Guitar Lessons #13: Improvising on Stevie Wonder's Isn't She LovelyOne of my students, Rushdi asked a question on how to practice improvisation. He also mentioned that he's currently working on Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely....11
