Guitarist Alex Sill | Teen Jazz Artist

[twocol_one] Setup/Gear/Manufacturer of Instruments: Ibanez PM-120, Fender Twin Reverb Amp, Music Man JP-6, Martin 1978 D-35 Why did you begin studying music? I grew up in a very musical household and was exposed to lots of great music growing up. My mother is a great singer and my dad has been in the music business …

Review of Gypsy Jazz Rhythm with Hono Winterstein Vol. 1

DC Music School, founded by guitarist Denis Chang, is getting ready to officially launch later this year. The online school offers a variety of lessons and materials in the rock, jazz and gypsy music styles through play-a-longs, videos and pdf etudes/charts. For the time being, many of the lessons are geared towards guitarists and violinists, …

Review of DC Music School’s Gypsy Jazz Playalongs

Series: Playalongs Publisher: DC Music School Publication Date: 2012 Price: Free (21 tracks recorded at 100 bpm and 150 bpm with PDF chord charts) -or- $24.99 (60 tracks recorded at 100 bpm and 150 bpm with an improvisation guide, PDF chord charts, and 8 studies with transcriptions and tabs on popular tunes) Skill Level: Beginner, …

Review of Jonathan Butler’s Album Merry Christmas to You

For many, it may be a little early for Christmas music, but guitarist Jonathan Butler is getting a jump start with the release of his first holiday endeavor, Merry Christmas to You. On October 1, 2013, this seasoned smooth jazz veteran released his project on Artistry Music in preparation for his upcoming collaboration with Dave …

Guitarist Ronny Jordan Interview | Teen Jazz Influence

Our latest interviewee, Ronny Jordan is a Grammy-nominated guitarist from London England. Mr. Jordan has built his reputation an influential and innovative guitarist over the last twenty years not only as a solo performer, but through tours and performances with artists such as George Benson, Maysa, Mos Def, Courtney Pine, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a …

Denis Chang of DC Music School Interview | Music Company

We’d like to introduce you to Denis Chang, a fantastic guitarist and the founder of DC Music School, an online music instruction website. DC Music School features a variety of lessons, etudes, and play-a-longs in the jazz, rock, gypsy, and techno styles for beginner to advanced students. The lessons are 100% digital, meaning you can …

Guitar Player Andreas Erd | Teen Jazz Artist

[twocol_one] Setup/Gear/Manufacturer of Instruments: I primarily use my Mensinger Passenger (Strat model) right now as my main axe. I run that through a huge pedal board which I can explain to you if you pm or e-mail me 😉 Amp-wise I’m currently using a Hughes & Kettner Statesman 50 Watt Head connected to a cheap …

Guitarist and Composer Chieli Minucci | Teen Jazz Influence Interview

Today on Teen Jazz, we have a very special guest. One that I’ve had the honor of performing and recording with, and this is actually his second interview with us at Teen Jazz. He’s done quite a bit since the last interview, so we wanted to catch up with him. Our guest, Chieli Minucci, is …

Review of Jeff Golub’s 2013 Album Release Train Keeps a Rolling

On his latest release, Jeff Golub collaborated with keyboardist Brian Auger to create Train Keeps a Rolling, a collection of 11 original compositions and covers in the soul, jazz, blues and rock styles. Train Keeps a Rolling is due for release on August 13, 2013 through Entertainment One Music. It is his 12th record as …

Guitarist Parker Moss | Teen Jazz Artist

[twocol_one] Setup/Gear/Manufacturer of Instruments: I mostly play a Fender Stratocaster that I bought when I was about 13 years old. I play through a Fender Deluxe Reverb and a 2×12 Fender Deville. Why did you begin studying music? Ever since I can remember I’ve been in love with music and I’m always trying to learn …