Study Notes

A list and explanation of key improvisation techniques I’ve deciphered through my transcriptions.

Written by Timothy Gondola.

Inside The Mind is a music theory analysis of 10 licks (melodies) that Oscar Peterson commonly uses in his playing. Learn not only the notes Oscar plays, but the theory and science behind them.

This is how I practice walking bass lines.

Written by Timothy Gondola.

This is what I’m working on in my right hand.

Written by Timothy Gondola.

Learn Barry Harris’ tritone substitution technique to spice up a 2-5-1 chord progression.

Timothy Gondola’s harmonic methods to transpose from one key to any other key!

20 advanced jazz melodies you can apply to different chord progressions and harmonic contexts.

10 advanced jazz melodies you can apply to different chord progressions and harmonic contexts.

10 basic jazz melodies you can apply to different chord progressions and harmonic contexts.

10 basic blues melodies you can apply to different chord progressions and harmonic contexts.

10 advanced blues melodies you can apply to different chord progressions and harmonic contexts.

Inside The Mind is a music theory analysis of 10 licks (melodies) that Bill Evans commonly uses in his playing. Learn not only the notes Bill plays, but the theory and science behind them.

Timothy Gondola’s progressively more advanced exposition of the jazz tune Giant Steps. Inspiration in the arrangements is drawn from Eldar Djangirov, Tommy Flanagan, Tete Montoliu, Sorin Zlat, and Timothy Gondola.

Timothy’s unique method of practicing and discovering new jazz chords.