June 2025 challenge Alan L

[Alan L]

I was happy to learn ML113, because it was already on my wishlist! I added the lead from EP 485, it also includes lots of 3rds, and then a verse of improv. Used the track from EP471 (which I happened to use last week! 😆)

[Bill]

Nice and smooth with a great shuffle feel. I like the call and response you through in with the thirds and then single note runs. Some great ideas in here!

[sciencefiction]

Out of the park, Alan! You killed it. Very controlled and laid back playing–Pro quality.

You fit in basic lesson ML113 perfectly with the backing track. Then your two second half improvs were outstanding, applying Brian’s suggestions.

Kudos. Great playing!

Larry

[Martin W]

Hi Alan , I’m liking the laid back shuffle feel you’ve given this one , had my foot tapping from the off , cool that you added ideas from other lessons and your own improv to the mix , it all fits together perfectly.

Martin

[James B]

Great groove, Alan. Love how you work different ideas into the piece. You’re making some really good music here.

James

[AndréM]

You completely the challenge very well.
Great playing.

AndréM

AndréM

[Dieter]

Excellent playing and sound.

Dieter

[Denise]

Great bluesy groove, Alan! I like how you blended these lessons together with your own 3rds improv! Sounding fantastic.
Well done.
Denise

More Blues!

[Pap]

Alan, you’re getting your money’s worth out of that BT. Really great ideas in this submission. Fantastic job staying in the pocket with groove on this. Cheers. Pap

[Jennifer D]

That was very enjoyable Alan 👍

[sunjamr]

I’m guessing you put a lot of work into that, Alan. Very creative, chock full of thirds, nicely played!

Sunjamr Steve

[JoLa]

Very creative approach, Alan! You basically blended 3 lessons together and added your own improv, and you did it so well, it all fits perfectly and sounded fantastic!

🎸JoLa

[Manfred M]

You give this ML a totally new vibe by playing over this rhythm track, Alan. I really like that. Laid back and groovy. And the solo fits the whole mood. You are the master of the laid back groove.

Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup will probably take place in the second half of August

There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.

I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[John H]

Nicely done Alan. Very smooth, melodic and harmonious. Love your original chops. You have a good ear, eye and mind for something melodic and harmonic.

JH

[Mark T]

Nice work, Alan – I particularly liked your improv – Mark 👍🎶😎

[JoeD1]

Nice playing with a nice shuffle feel which was a great embellishment! What a great improv at the end too!

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Michael L]

Hi Alan, some great 3rds harmony and in-the-pocket timing on this one. I like the combination of lessons, they work well together.

[Michael K]

Really good stuff Alan.

[Tremelow]

A real piece of art, Alan, it totally blew me away. That must have been a lot of work, ML 113, ML 485 plus your own ideas over yet another backing track. Outstanding!

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