Most of these articles began as posts of mine on the newsgroup rec.music.makers.guitar, and deal with a variety of issues concerning music, jazz and the guitar, including some of my own theories on "how to play jazz guitar." Eight String FAQ Advice to aspiring musicians Augmented Scale Dolphin Dance Giant Steps Learning Licks Minor II V I Polychords Rhythm Changes Shell Voicings The Big Three Progressions Gear Technique Altered Harmony My Last Word on Chord Basics Shell Voicings with Color Tones FIU Jazz Guitar Audition Information Miami/Dade College private lesson procedures and information Melodic Minor Harmony