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Stages Music Arts is thrilled to present an improvisation masterclass led by the one and only Wayne Krantz. Wayne Krantz is an American guitarist and composer known for his use of complex rhythmic and harmonic concepts. An alumnus of the Berklee Guitar Department, he has performed and recorded with artists such as Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, Chris Potter, and David Binney and so many more illustrious artists. Throughout his decades-long career, Wayne has never rested on his laurels. From his early sideman days through his numerous live and studio solo recordings, Krantz has consistently pushed his stylistic roots in rock, jazz, fusion and blues beyond their boundaries. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Why do we use tension? 01:30 Creating tension with theory 02:46 Demo: using theory 04:04 Is theory necessary? 06:25 Creating tension WITHOUT theory 06:33 Demo: “play some wrong notes“ 08:08 Phrasing and tension 09:26 Theory's role in improvisation Thanks for watching and subscribe for more weekly music content! #WayneKrantz #masterclass #improvisation #stagesmusicarts #learnperformrecord #baltimoremusic #musicschool #musictheory #learnmusic #learnguitar #guitarmasterclass #guitarforbeginners
