Gary LeeinGary’s BlogA reflection:When confronted horrific events in history and in present times we often could never imagine how anyone could ever do such a thing, or be…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogRecycling Chord ShapesWe tend to think about chords on a one-to-one basis, meaning one chord shape has only one use. However, if you start thinking of each…Oct 5, 2018Oct 5, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogBarry Harris talking about Cm7I recently became aware of the teaching videos of legendary pianist, Barry Harris. What an incredible educator. In the video below he talks…Oct 2, 2018Oct 2, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogFrom scales to improvisingSome thoughts on making the jump from playing scales to improvising in no particular order.Sep 30, 2018Sep 30, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogHow Chord Symbols WorkI’ve seen this subject trip up a lot of people. There are a lot of rules, exceptions, and disagreements. In addition, musicians tend break…Sep 29, 2018Sep 29, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogImprovising over V7 chordsI think it’s important to have some personal ways of approaching different musical situations. As an example, here are a few of my go-to…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogLife is full of difficulty. Thank God there is music like this.I’m just starting to dive deep into Andrew York’s catalogue and it’s breathtaking. I wanted to share with you this gem of piece I…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogThank you, MikeCongratulations, Michael Kozubek, on your Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Guitar Society!Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
Gary LeeinGary’s BlogHejira (featuring Lia Booth)I had the honor to perform on Melvin Davis’ new album, Genre: Music Chapter II (Joni). This Joni Mitchell song, Hejira, is probably my…Sep 23, 2018Sep 23, 2018