Over the course of the year, I will teach you 12 lead and rhythm etudes over must know swing standards. The lead etudes will focus on embellishing the melody, shell voicing comping, swing blues, early bebop styled arpeggios, and basic chord soloing. The types of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms used will largely come from players like Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Oscar Peterson, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, and Bud Po