Listen "EP 7: Jocelyn Gould on Starting Late, Jazz Fundamentals, and Crafting Your Sound"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Guitar Journal podcast, Juno award-winning jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould explores her journey into jazz guitar, the importance of transcription, and the role of live experience in jazz. Jocelyn shares insights on jazz theory, right-hand techniques, and her approach to gear and tone. The conversation also touches on current listening habits and favorite jazz standards, providing a comprehensive look at the world of jazz guitar.Chapters00:00 Navigating the Jazz Landscape10:12 The Art of Transcription 13:20 Understanding Jazz Theory16:24 The Barry Harris Method19:21 Right-Hand Techniques in Jazz Guitar22:17 Tone and Gear for Jazz Guitar25:26 Exploring Jazz Musicians and Influences28:29 Jocelyn's Playlist and Recommendations31:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations39:55 Ending Logo.mp4LinksBook: Range - https://amzn.to/3PFWU3nBarry Harris Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_HarrisBebop Scales - https://www.jazzguitar.be/blog/bebop-scale/Hybrid Picking - https://www.pickupmusic.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-hybrid-pickingGeorge Benson Picking - https://acousticguitar.com/weekly-workout-how-to-pick-like-jazz-great-george-benson/"But Beautiful", by Jocelyn Gould - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWuH0RpolMLink to Adam Rafferty interview who talked about Wes Montgomery's soundBenedetto Guitars - https://www.benedettoguitars.com/Fender Tube Amps - https://www.fender.com/en-US/guitar-amplifiers/Joe Pass - On playing loaned guitar: https://www.jazzguitar.be/forum/players/36600-joe-pass-his-guitars.html,Cordoba Mini II - https://amzn.to/3CesYIzThelonious Monk album recommendations"Monk's Dream" - https://open.spotify.com/album/5VTlqV8lZH3YspQ1cDcjrL?si=BrwytREdQzCR9Xb7eHDGDA,"Carnegie Hall with John Coltrane" - https://youtu.be/dgq_QZ74VI0?si=BhlVnUO7XnRyx0UXEmily Remler, "Live at the 4 Queens, Las Vegas, May 28, 1984" - https://open.spotify.com/track/5RMRH2Gn5ZmWypjoNRAK6y?si=235c0547190c41e2"My Shining Hour" - https://open.spotify.com/track/1SB2O48ynInev6U1kWIHJr?si=aec90e9032404d20
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