Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela perform nine well-known compositions in their DVD SoloDuo: Live in Milan.Tunes featured in the video include Tonadilla by Rodrigo Songwithout Words no. 20 and 25 by Mendellsohn Tagno Suite by Piazolla Humoresque op.10 no. 2 by Tchaikowsky and more.

Begin your journey to improv mastery and finding your own musical voice!Each étude is based on a standard chord progression and centred on one left-hand position.Everything is carefully crafted to improve playing technique reading and improv chops of the beginning guitarist and to increase awareness on melody harmony and rhythm.The accompanying CD features the author's recorded demos of all 12 études as well as dozens of musical examples.

Recorded in concert at the Smithsonian Jazz Café - November 11 2005 Vic Juris and Corey Christiansen two of the first guitarists on Mel Bay Records joined bassist Bill Moring and drummer Tim Horner on this remarkable set ofstandards and originals.Awakening Corey's first CD as well as the first release on Mel Bay Records was hailed by jazz critics and radio programmers as an unusually impressive debut recording. Widely recognized as abrilliant musician and composer Vic has worked with an extensive roster of jazz legends since the early 1970s. A Second Look his first CD on Mel Bay Records was released in April of 2005 to great critical acclaim.Assenior editor for Mel Bay Publications Corey was given the opportunity to produce Vic's CD. In the process they discovered their musical styles compliment each other so well that it was only natural for them to record together. Live At The Smithsonian Jazz Café clearly demonstrates the wisdom of that decision.

Learning to Hear Your Way Through Music-This comprehensive guide to jazz ear training focuses the student on developing the ability to hear and react to harmonic structures common to the modern jazz idiom while adhering to specific melodic phrases. Jazz Ear Training - Learning to Hear Your Way Through Music includes a variety of exercises derived from the major harmonic minor melodic minor and harmonic major scales and suggestions on how to play byear. It was designed with the intermediate to advanced jazz student in mind who needs to enhance the connection between his inner voice and instrument. It will also help the student 'hear' what he may intellectually 'know'. Thoughintended for guitarists this book can serve the needs of any aspiring jazz improviser. A basic understanding of jazz theory is recommended before using this book. Includes access to online audio.