24 JUN 2018 · I transcribed this solo a couple of months back. This lick is one of many that I enjoyed from Tom Harrell's solo on "Softly As in the Morning Sunrise" in 1991. In this episode i teach the lick to you by ear in a easy to follow format. Hope you enjoy! Comment below what you thought about this episode and if I should do more of these lick lessons. You can also watch the video version for the correct fingerings on my IGTV channel. Click the link to watch: https://instagram.com/tv/BkV2vqLgzqJ/

13 JUN 2018 · In this episode we’re gonna practice the scales used in the concert f blues chord progression in 4 different ways. First I’m gonna teach you the which scale we’re gonna use for each chord then go straight into the exercises. Be aware that, I am talking in Bb trumpet. If you aren’t a Bb instrument, you can still participate. You’ll just have to ignore my transposition in the beginning and play what you hear instead. Also I would love your feedback after you finish this episode. Do you like it the way it is or what improvements should I make so it can be a better experience for you? Let me know if you think about the format by leaving me a review on iTunes or a comment here on Soundcloud! Hope you enjoy the episode and Let’s Practice!

13 JUN 2018 · In this episode we’re gonna practice arpeggiating the chords of the concert f blues progression in 4 different ways. First I’m gonna teach you the chords first then get into the exercises. Be aware that, I am talking in Bb trumpet. If you aren’t a Bb instrument, you can still participate. You’ll just have to ignore my transposition in the beginning and play what you hear instead. Hope you enjoy the episode and Let’s Practice!

13 JUN 2018 · We often worry about playing the wrong notes in our improvised solos. But what about the “wrong” feel or rhythm? How we contribute to the overall groove of the tune is just as important if not the most important factor to playing an effective solo. In this episode, I walk you through some exercises that I do to improve my awareness of time and rhythmic accuracy. Check out the video version: youtu.be/KuTGR1upY5s

13 JUN 2018 · In this episode, Professor Kris Johnson, shows us how to learn jazz standards. While using the jazz standard, "Autumn Leaves," as an example, he briefly demonstrates how he practices things like, scales, arpeggios and guide tones throughout the form. He informs us of how he analyzes the chord changes to choose the right scales for each chord and much more. Check out the video version: youtu.be/3IhbuqD2FXE ------------------------------- Subscribe to Kris Johnson on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xn... Follow him on IG and FB @krisjohnsonmusic Website: krisjohnsonmusic.com

25 MAY 2018 · I introduce how each component contributes to how we can play high notes on trumpet, through simple concepts and exercises to understand and apply.