Roy Swan
Smooth jazz guitar played tastefully in a way that a mixed audience will enjoy. I play restaurants, private parties, wineries & receptions throughout Southern California.
For Booking Info or Lesson Videos please go to: www.royswan.com or contact me at 818-661-8301
So, here's the deal on guitar lessons. The audience does not want to hear your fancy licks. They don't want to hear your searing scales. They don't want to hear you strum chords. The want to hear a MELODY.
Unfortunately, most players get no training on playing melodies ... and wouldn't even think of trying. Well, that's what this channel & my lessons are all about. Melody !
Learn to play melodies & you can walk on any stage, sit in on any genre, and "fit yourself in". Without knowing the chords. Just by listening, and "filling in the spaces" with a figure here & there. The Blues/Jazz guys called it "call & response". The song (vocalist) makes the call ... you respond. Ping me for lessons via Zoom. Roy
Poinciana (The Song of the Tree)
Golden Lady
Windows
If I Were a Bell
Little Sunflower
My Favorite Things
Sleighride
Never Let Me Go
Christmas Time Is Here from Charlie Brown Christmas
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire --The Christmas Song
Cinnamon Sugar
Maiysha
Morning Dance
Here's That Rainy Day
Waterfall
'Round Midnight
Back Into Your Heart
Heaven
101 Eastbound
Straight No Chaser
James
Goodbye Porkpie Hat
Maiden Voyage
Duo: Blue Avalon -- featuring the amazing Mia G
Duo or Trio: Anything Goes! -- featuring Chuck Allen on vocals & bass
The Pretenderz
Solo: Smooth Jazz Instrumentals
The Steps of Odessa (Freedom for Ukraine)
Just Because I Love You
Just Because I Love You