Episodes

  • Hal Galper`s Forward Motion

    Hal Galper`s Forward Motion
    Jan 6 2026

    We will dive into Hal Galper`s book "Forward Motion"


    Topics covered:

    rhythmic adjustments

    active/inactive elements

    inner guide tone melody

    harmonic forward motion
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    15 mins
  • David Baker - Bebop 3

    David Baker - Bebop 3
    Jan 2 2026

    Techniques for Learning and Utilizing Bebop Tunes

    Topics covered:Contrafact

    Tools to improviseSilent practice

    Transcribing

    Interchanging
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    15 mins
  • David Baker - Bebop 2

    David Baker - Bebop 2
    Dec 24 2025

    Patterns, Formulae and Other Linking Materials


    Topics covered:

    Chord Progressions ii-V-I and iii-vi-ii-V

    Cycles, Turnbacks

    Enclosures, Deflection
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    12 mins
  • David Baker - Bebop 1

    David Baker - Bebop 1
    Dec 17 2025

    An analysis of David Baker`s Bebop 1, the bebop Scales and other scales in common use.

    Topics treated:The Historical and Theoretical Importance of BebopThe Two Primary Bebop ScalesEnclosure/Deflection
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    13 mins