🎸 Make Autumn Leaves Actually Sound Like Jazz — Not an Etude A common mistake: you’re playing all the “right” notes… but it still sounds stiff. Here’s a 3-level approach to fix that, using real chord formations. 🔹 Level 1 – Gm Only (Feel First) Play the whole form using just Gm formations only (as in the course) 👉 This trains phrasing, pocket, and melodic intent—without overthinking. Example: Over Cm7 Still play Gm (treat it like you're soloing in one mode). 🔹 Level 2 – Split the tune in half: - Over Cm7 and F7, play Cm shapes (C-Eb-G) - Over Bbmaj7 and Ebmaj7, switch to Gm shapes, then return to Cm shapes over the ii–V (Am7b5–D7), and finish on Gm. Now you're not just playing notes—you’re telling a harmonic story. 🔹 Level 3 – Connect Phrases Across the Switch. Don’t just “start fresh” on every chord. Instead: - End your phrase on a chord tone in the next chord - PRO TIP: Comp the tune so much you get bored at it (it will help you improvise) 🎯 This is the exact process I use when demoing Autumn Leaves in lessons and gigs. 🎁 Want a Discount to GuitArmin Premium? I’m offering a limited-time discount to join the premium community — access all my courses, live Q&As, and more. 👉 Check it out here DM me if you’ve got questions. Armin

Hope this helps you!

Hey Armin, Great to be in the group! Any thoughts on the line studies in Linear Impressions? Maybe how to blend them in with the basic activities?

Already 128 of you here..!! WOW so cool. Anyone listen to Jimmy Raney? Here is a cool recording --> https://open.spotify.com/track/1gDj4qIh65VTfAYXIQzL7i?si=c132bb1ad5db4157 Armin

Hey guys thought I would share this as this is helping me find/hear the chord tones when working with the 4 formation. Green indicates the root note while the orange are the chordal tones.