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I remember the professor putting on Charlie ParkerвЂ™s вЂњEmbraceable YouвЂќ. Part of the course was listening to Jazz in class. JGL: Can you recall that particular moment that first excited you about jazz guitar or jazz in general? The one that made you say вЂњthatвЂ™s what I want to doвЂќ!Д¬P: I remember taking an introduction to jazz course in a community college I was attending. I was actually into rock music and loved Van Halen, AC/DC, Kiss etcвЂ¦ My Dad was a big Jazz fan and as a younger man saw most of the giants live (Kenny Burrell, Sonny Rollins, Miles etc.). JGL: Were you interested in jazz from the beginning or were there other musical interests before jazz?Д¬P: I wasnвЂ™t really aware of Jazz at that time. JGL: How long have you been playing guitar for and at what age did you first get into guitar playing?Д¬P: I fell in love with the guitar at about 12 or 13. IвЂ™m also a student of Barry Harris since 1993.

JGL: For those who are not aware of you, could you give a quick elevator pitch about who you are?Д¬P: IвЂ™m a Husband and a Dad. I was born and raised in Queens NY and now reside in New Jersey. First off, how old are you and what geographical area do you live in?Д¬P: Thank you. JGL: Hi Chris and thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to talk with Jazz Guitar Life. A great read and be sure to check out ChrisвЂ™ YouTube channel for over 80 FREE вЂњ Things IвЂ™ve Learned From Barry HarrisвЂќ videos.

#BARRY HARRIS METHOD FOR GUITAR PROFESSIONAL#

One day a new video popped up and it was this Jazz Guitar Player out of New Jersey who was teaching the Barry Harris method, I was hooked! In this interview Chris gives us a glimpse into his personal and professional life while also sharing his love for Barry HarrisвЂ™ teachings. Since then IвЂ™ve watched whatever I could on YouTube and loved the Barry Harris teaching videos whenever I came across one. I have been a big Barry Harris fan for many years since first hearing him on the Joshua Breakstone debut album Wonderful.

#BARRY HARRIS METHOD FOR GUITAR HOW TO#

From the first lesson with Roni he told me if I really wanted to learn how to play this music I needed to go to Barry HarrisвЂ™ class.вЂќ Chris Parks I knew I didnвЂ™t have any concept of how Bird put those phrases together or even where any of those notes were on my instrument.

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