This book is a four step method to develop the skills and concepts needed to play contemporary jazz guitar.

To listen to any of the top jazz guitarist today , it is easy to hear a blending of guitar styles and techniques that include blues, jazz, rock and jazz-rock styles. This book breaks down into 4 sections dealing with each of these styles and giving the reader exercises for developing the foundational concepts and skills needed to understand of each of these styles. With a strong foundation, the guitarist is now ready to continue his study into the complex music of modern jazz guitar and begin developing his or her own unique combination of these elements.