George Hess Music

05/11/2025

EXCITING NEWS AT The Deck

Beginning this week, Thursday night is now Jazz Night at the Deck. Each week we’ll have the Jazz Jam session from 7:30-9.

The Jam will be preceded by the Jam Workshop where each week, we’ll focus on a different tune. I’ll share my process for learning, playing and soloing over the tune and answer any questions you may have. All instruments welcome as are players new to jazz

This could not have happened without your support and I want to thank all of you. You have helped rekindle an interest in jazz that is spreading in Phnom Penh. I’m looking forward to playing with all of you in the coming months.

Cheers
George

08/10/2025

Ever wonder why your jazz guitar doesn’t sound the way you want, even after all that practice? The problem isn’t more scales or chords — it’s the things no one talks about.

In my latest video, I share 5 overlooked steps that can instantly improve your playing. Check it out here:

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20/09/2025

Feeling stuck in your jazz guitar playing?

You’re not alone — a recent survey in my Patreon group showed that not making progress is the single biggest frustration.

The good news: you can fix it.
In my latest video, I break down why most practice routines don’t work and show you how to practice the right way, so you actually improve.

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23/08/2025

Struggling to make your jazz guitar solos sound smooth and melodic? You’re not alone — in my recent YouTube poll, 47% of players said that’s their #1 challenge. This new video shows you how to stop chasing chord tones and start creating flowing, musical lines instead. Check it out and let me know if it hits home!

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09/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝗮𝘇𝘇?

It’s not age. It’s not talent. And it’s not that you’re not practicing enough.
The truth is—you’re probably going about it the wrong way. I sure did.

In this video, I break down five common mistakes I see all the time, and show you how to start making real progress—without spending hours a day or relearning everything from scratch.

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/gGEa5A9JNGs

16/07/2025

If you watch enough YouTube videos, you might get the impression that playing the right notes is all you need to be able to play jazz.

So why doesn’t it work?

There are things no one told me that I had to figure out on my own. Hey, it only took 50 years.

In this video, I share five of the most important lessons I learned that will change the way you think about learning jazz and make it fun a lot sooner.

26/06/2025

IMHO, the Blues is essential for any jazz guitarist.

One of my favorite things to do is play solo guitar and jam on it.

In this video, I show you how to get started all based on just four chord forms.