How to practice Gypsy Jazz guitar efficiently - Dos and Don'ts

A complete Gypsy Jazz beginner guide by an intermediate beginner. I have been playing the Gypsy Jazz guitar music style for four years in total now and have visited tons of workshops and followed many online courses. Out of all these resources, I put together my own practice routine and collection of dos and don'ts when learning to play and study the style. I like to share with you what I have learned along the way in this video.
LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS I TALK ABOUT IN THE VIDEO:
Paulus Schäfer - Sinti Jazz guitar camp
www.paulusschafer.com/2024/03...
Cyril Gaffiero - The luthier that built my guitar
www.cyrilgaffiero.fr/
Yaakov Hooter - Gypsyandjazz.com
www.gypsyandjazz.com/
KZbin: @Gypsyandjazz
Michael Horrowitz - Reststroke Picking
www.djangobooks.com/Item/gyps...
KZbin: @DjangobooksPage
Denis Chang - DC Music School
www.dc-musicschool.com/
KZbin: @DCMusicSchool
Remi Harris - 100 Gypsy Jazz Guitar Licks
www.fundamental-changes.com/b...
KZbin: @Remi_Harris
Clément Réboul - Apprendre le Jazz Manouche.com
www.apprendre-le-jazz-manouch...
KZbin: @clement.reboul
Christiaan van Hemert - The Van Hemert System
christiaanvanhemert.com/works...
KZbin: @ChristiaanvanHemert
Gismo Graff - Gypsy Jazz workshop in Germany
gismograf.de/about/
KZbin: @gismograftrio
Filippo Dall'Asta - Online lessons and Gypsy Jazz retreats in Tenerife
www.filippodallasta.com/
KZbin: @filippodallasta
Sébastien Dorotte - Django Licks Academy
guitare-exploration.com/
KZbin: @gypsyjazzmanouche-sebdo
Sven Jungbeck - The proper chords to...
svenjungbeck.de/
KZbin: @SvenJungbeck
Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz breakthrough retreats
www.learngypsyjazzguitar.com/...
KZbin:@GypsyJazzSecrets
Tim Kliphuis - Grappelli Django Camp
www.grappellidjangocamp.com/
Martin Gioani - Guitare improvisation.com - backing tracks (honorable mention)
www.guitare-improvisation.com...
KZbin: @guitareimprovisation
Thomas Baggerman - My first teacher and good friend!
thomasbaggerman.com/
KZbin: @ThomasBaggermanTrio
CHAPTERS:
00:22 Introduction
01:13 My personal Gypsy Jazz Journey
03:41 Step 1: Tune your Guitar
04:17 Step 2: Rest stroke Picking
05:30 Right hand - 'La Plume'
07:00 Reststroke Picking
08:00 Sep 3: Tap the right Foot (Left)
08:20 Step 4: Chord Fingerings
09:30 Disclaimer
09:56 Step 5: Breaking down a Song
11:32 Step 6: Listen
13:29 Step 7: Simplify the Melody
14:50 Step 8: Embellish the melody
15:06 Step 9 : Make it Swing
18:10 Step 9 (bis): Learning to Improvise
21:40 Step 10: Learn Scales, Triads and Arpeggios
22:00 Step 11: Learn Vocabulary
23:33 Step 12: Transcribe Solos
23:54 Step 13: Transpose and Combine
26:02 Step 14: Play with Others
26:57 Step 15: Put together a Setlist
27:45 More tips on playing in a group
29:00 Step 16: Learn Django Solos
30:28 Conclusion
33:47 The best practice routine
35:30 HAVE FUN

[@banjostooly]

Nice video and so recognizable this journey from beginner to better step by step.

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

I’m glad I could help!

[@niilooikari7243]

It's insightful to hear about your experiences from attending so many workshops with top-level teachers. Thank you for sharing!

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Hi Niilo! Great to hear from you! Thank you for your reply! I remember we had a little jam in Samoreau last year. I love your channel, keep up the amazing work and hope to see you again somewhere along the Gypsy Jazz trails!

[@niilooikari7243]

@@GypsyJazzDiaries I remember it too. Samoreau is the place to be. If you are there this year we should jam some more 😊

[@adambatty7480]

Thanks for sharing. Great to have the insights of someone a little bit further ahead as well as those that seem to be at an unobtainable level. Thanks for the pointers on the resources too!

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Hi Adam! Thank you for your reaction. Glad to hear the video can be of some help! Happy studies!!

[@bradmajors9779]

Thanks, Alex. Very helpful!

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Thanks Brad! Hope to see you again soon!

[@Remi_Harris]

Thanks for the shout out man! 🙂🙏👍

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

You are very welcome Mr. Harris! I really love and admire your work!

[@DenisChangMusic]

Nice one :-)

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Thank you Mr Chang! I’m honored :)

[@joseArgentina]

Excelent Alex! you've been doing and amazing work this years. Guitar playing, enjoying with friends and sharing. ✨😀

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Thank you, Jose! It is always a great pleasure to play with you! Hope you are doing well and hope to see you soon!

[@murrayatuptown353]

Hey, it's Jose again!

[@frukulele]

Very good Video Alex! I hope to see you at Gismo in June :)

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

Hey Frank! Thank you! I’m trying my best to be there. It’s been too long since we play together :)

[@thomasbaggerman]

Yess broo

[@GypsyJazzDiaries]

🙂🙃

[@murphysound]

You have some good points, but you talk to much. Dont tell it, show it 🤩