Lorne Lofsky

Transform Your Jazz Guitar Playing with Autumn Leaves 3-Part Lecture Series Are you looking to take your jazz guitar skills to the next level? Look no further than the Autumn Leaves 3-Part Lecture Series with Lorne Lofsky, exclusively available to members of MikesMasterclasses. In this in-depth course, you'll learn from renowned jazz guitarist Lorne Lofsky as he shares his expertise on one of the most iconic jazz standards, "Autumn Leaves". Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this 3-part lecture series will give you the skills and knowledge you need to elevate your playing. Here's what you'll learn in the Autumn Leaves 3-Part Lecture Series: Part 1: Lorne Lofsky will guide you through the chords, melody, and harmony of "Autumn Leaves" Part 2: You'll learn advanced techniques for soloing over the chord changes, including a deep dive into various scale and arpeggio options Part 3: You'll get to see Lorne in action as he demonstrates his approach to playing "Autumn Leaves" and provides performance tips This course is taught by Lorne Lofsky, one of the most sought-after jazz guitarists in the world. With his wealth of experience and expertise, he'll provide you with an inside look at how top jazz musicians approach one of the most iconic standards in the genre. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your jazz guitar playing. Sign up for the Autumn Leaves 3-Part Lecture Series today and start your journey to becoming a master jazz guitarist. FREE FOR MEMBERS Song sheets provided. Read more about Lorne Lofsky

Over the years, Lorne has taught many clinics on jazz guitar and improvisation. He has been an Instructor at York University in Toronto since the late 70's, and has taught for several years at the University of Toronto. Canadian guitarist Lorne Lofsky is a mainstay of the jazz scene in the Toronto area where he has been performing and teaching since the 70's. He has performed and recorded with Oscar Peterson, Ed Bickert, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Bob Brookmeyer and Pat LaBarbara among many others. From 1983 to 1991 Lorne played in a quartet with Ed Bickert which yielded two fine recordings. FREE FOR MEMBERS From '94-'96 Lorne was a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil and numerous concerts throughout Europe. In addition, Lorne was featured on three CDs with Oscar Peterson. Read more about Lorne Lofsky

Do you enjoy the sound of jazz pianists like Bill Evans? Would you like to go beyond playing rhythm guitar or just playing single note solos? Want to combine melodic soloing and harmonically rich comping chops? Guitarists like Lenny Breau, John Stowell and Lorne Lofsky have developed unique guitar playing styles by taking inspiration from pianists. In this master class, Canadian jazz master Lorne Lofsky will show you how to start thinking out of the box by taking a pianistic approach to both soloing and comping. You will discover: Voicings tips from how to maximize quartal voicings, use standard shapes, develop unique open string voicings that go beyond typical drop voicings Rhythmic ideas that encourage rhythmic independence and variety (for both solo and comping!) How to create lines from voicings, add chromatic melodic variations and lines that span the fretboard How to develop a personal harmonic vocabulary that goes beyond standard textbook chord shapes Lorne will demonstrate how he uses these sounds on jazz blues progression and standards like All The Things You Are and Autumn Leaves. From explaining his approach to using quartal harmony to giving you a wealth of voicing generating practice strategies, this master class will give you a wealth of ideas to take your playing to the next level. Includes a 1 Page of PDF in standard notation. Full video is 1 hour and 34 mins.

Lorne returns for another informative Master Class - Upper Structure Triads. View a clip from Lorne's class Unleash Your Inner Jazz Virtuoso with Upper Structure Triads Do you want to take your jazz guitar skills to the next level? Introducing the Upper Structure Triads course, designed to help you unlock the full potential of your playing and unleash your inner jazz virtuoso. In this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to master the art of upper structure triads - a powerful tool used by top jazz guitarists and pianists to add rich harmony and sophistication to their playing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to take your playing to the next level. Here's what you'll learn in the Upper Structure Triads course: The fundamentals of upper structure triads and how to apply them to your playing Advanced concepts and techniques for creating complex harmonies and advanced voicings How to use upper structure triads to add depth and texture to your solos Practice exercises and performance tips to help you integrate upper structure triads into your playing This course is taught by Lorne Lofsky, a professional jazz guitarist with years of experience in the music industry. With his clear and concise teaching style, he'll guide you step-by-step through the world of upper structure triads, helping you master this powerful tool and take your playing to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential as a jazz guitarist. Enroll in the Upper Structure Triads course today and start your journey to becoming a jazz virtuoso.

Lorne returns for another informative Master Class - Harmonics and their uses. Lorne demonstrates techniques used by Tal Farlow and Lenny Breau and shows how to integrate with single note soloing and chords. View sample clips from this class