In Sheryl Bailey’s Bebop edition of Trading Solos, you’ll jam with Sheryl over five popular bebop progressions, in a variety of keys and feels. Sheryl kicks off the course sharing some of her tone tips to help you get a great sound. And then for each of the five progressions, Sheryl shows you a handful of moves and comping approaches. You’ll then take turns applying those ideas, trading solos, and comping for each other over the tracks.

”The best way to get become a better player is to play with others! That's where the real learning happens, but for many folks, finding good players to play with can be a challenge. I have an amazing rhythm section lined up for you with bassist MaryAnn McSweeney and drummer Jordan Young because it's important to play with great rhythm sections that groove! The next step is that I share a few of my favorite licks on these iconic chord progressions that I've chosen to share with you. With a solid palette of voicings, grooving comping rhythms and a few tasty vocabulary words, you're now ready to reach higher ground!”

For each of the five bebop progression jam tracks, Sheryl will show you a handful of licks and comping approaches that you can use. Then, you'll take turns applying those ideas, trading solos and comping for each other.

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