06/17/2026
Before you can play it, you have to hear it. Dave Stryker wore out Wes Montgomery's "Smokin' at the Half Note" while learning jazz guitar, singing the solos until they were locked in, then figuring them out on the fretboard.
Watch the full video from Dave on his jazz guitar journey, including the other jazz greats that influenced him, at the link in bio: https://youtu.be/Z0CMlEwEQxY