It’s a way out but I’ll be playing and teaching at the Central Coast Jazz Guitar Festival in Buelton California again in March of 2026. Here is the website to get your tickets
http://Www.Jazzguitarfest.com
If you use my name Lerch you’ll get a nice discount and I’ll also get a bonus as well.
The Dates are March 13-15 2026
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Yep, a truly piece of art!! Grazie
But Beautiful – two questions
1. I missed the workshop and there appears to be a “worksheet” that was part of the session. Is that already part of the monthly package or somewhere else to be found?
2. In the “Melody and Improve” lesson at measure 36, over the C #m7b5 to F #7 chords it appears that Tim is descending with an E Harmonic Minor…Read More2 Comments![Profile picture of Tim Lerch]()
Hi Dave, C #min7b5 is the 6th degree of E Melodic Minor, perhaps that’s what I was going for. ya never know in the heat of the moment. 🙂 attached is a chart i was referring to during the livestream
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Thank you, Tim. I figured it was a “heat of the moment” idea. I’ll use the Chart to rewatch the Livestream. This is such a cool song harmonically. I hardly ever have a problem memorizing a melody, but this one has kicked my butt.
Question for anyone that might have a thought: I’m a returning player who played mostly rock but have dreams of someday becoming proficient at chord melody. I love Tim’s playing and approach to teaching but I’m newbie playing jazz and still working on understanding fundamental theory.
Is this the right set of lessons for someone like me? Does…Read More
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Hi Chris, welcome. If you look in the essentials section you’ll find some things that will help you create a good foundation of understanding. It’s hard for me to say what will be best for you but I encourage you to browse around and watch some vids and see if you can find some that you can work with. Certainly you can have a look at the solo gui…Read More
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Thank you very much, Tim. I will do that.
Shawn Ishimoto, a blind Hawaiian musician. has been a mainstay for decades. I’ve seen him play in concerts with big time players and hotel lobbies while tourists pass by unaware. He is always happy. Thought I’d share his musical wisdom. Quite in line with Tim. Aloha!
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Thank you for posting this Dave, I have watched a few things in the last few days. Shawn is a bright light.
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Beautiful!