The Martin Taylor Guitar Method

The Martin Taylor Guitar Method offers you the chance to study with one of the giants of jazz guitar. Hailed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as "One of the greatest and most impressive guitarists in the world today..." andcelebrated by New York's Jazz Times as "Europe's finest guitarist," Martin shares the secrets of his style for the first time in this amazing tutor. Learn how Martin creates solo guitar arrangements of jazzstandards via a series of progressive studies aimed at introducing guitarists ofintermediate level and beyond to the world of arranging and solo performance. All music examples are transcribed in standard notation withtablature and played by Martin himself on the accompanying audio. You won't get a better chance to study with one of the instrument's true masters! Includes access to online audio.

Beyond Chord Melody with Martin Taylor MBE condenses over 40 years of playing expertise and insight into this beautiful jazz guitar book. Learn from the internationally acclaimed master of jazz chord melody guitar as he guides you through his 7-step method to creating your own guitar arrangements. Includes free audio and bonus video lessons

Martin Taylor's 3 in 1 Jazz Guitar Method Compilation Three best-selling jazz guitar books in one definitive edition Beyond Chord Melody Walking Bass for Jazz Guitar Single Note Soloing for Jazz Guitar Never before has so much jazz guitar insight been gathered together in one volume. With almost 300 pages and hundreds of musical examples, Martin Taylor takes you on a journey through his virtuoso approaches to chord melody guitar, combining basslines with chords, and how to really solo like a jazz guitar icon.

Jazz Guitar virtuoso Martin Taylor teaches his secret walking bassline techniques

In Single Note Soloing for Jazz Guitar Martin Taylor MBE distils more than 40 years of knowledge and wisdom into a comprehensive resource for jazz guitarists. Learn how a virtuoso guitarist thinks and constructs melodic ideas to create rich, engaging solos. This step-by-step method will ensure you make tangible progress on your journey. As a spe...

If you're looking for the most direct pathway to beautiful jazz guitar soloing - here it is! Get ready to master the jazz guitar with over 100 jazz guitar licks carefully transcribed from Martin Taylor's secret personal repertoire

In his new book, Jazz Guitar Soloing Etudes, Martin Taylor presents 12 beautifully crafted jazz guitar etudes, rich with authentic jazz language, that tackle the most popular jazz standards. Get your copy now!

Learn Martin Taylor's Jazz Guitar Arrangements of 10 Beautiful Christmas Carols Christmas Carols for Guitar, arranged by a master of Chord Melody. "These ten jazz guitar arrangements of my favourite Christmas carols have been a labour of love that began in 2019. There's something about the simplicity of the harmony and melody of these tunes that presents a unique challenge to someone used to reaching for the rich chords and melodic twists of jazz standards. On one level, these Christmas songs are simply perfect performance pieces to play for your family and friends. On another level, as a student you'll discover my playing laid bare. If you ever wanted to learn how I approach altering the harmony of a song, these Christmas carols for guitar will provide you with great insight into my creative process." -Dr Martin Taylor MBE From the delicate, exposed vulnerability of O Come All Ye Faithful to the Blues stylings of Jingle Bells; from the jazz harmonies of We Wish You a Merry Christmas, to the extended creative vamps of We Three Kings, there's something for everyone in this collection of accessible chord melody arrangements for guitar. Complete with full notation, tablature, audio and insights into each piece from Martin, you'll discover a whole new versatile repertoire of Christmas songs, arranged for jazz guitar, along with genuine musical techniques that you can apply to any song you learn. Learn These Beautiful Christmas Carols for Guitar - O Come All Ye Faithful - All Through the Night - Auld Lang Syne - Silent Night - We Three Kings - Jingle Bells - Deck the Hall - O Little Town of Bethlehem - Away in a Manger - We Wish You a Merry Christmas This book comes with a free audio download of Martin playing each of the 10 Christmas songs live from his studio - so it's like getting a whole album of his virtuoso playing into the bargain. If you want to discover how a virtuoso guitarist approaches a simple melody and turns it into a wonderous work of art, Martin Taylor's Christmas Carols for Jazz Guitar is a sneak peek behind the curtain of his genius. Buy it now.