03/06/2026
Django could make a solo sound amazing with surprisingly simple ingredients.
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That’s part of what Tessa Spaaij will be exploring this Wednesday inside The Gypsy Jazz Club, as she teaches Django’s solo on 'I Got Rhythm'.
The lesson will look at the way Django uses repetition, phrasing, embellishments, pauses, fi*****ng, and classic rhythm changes vocabulary to create something full of life and swing.
If you want more authentic Django ideas in your own solos, this is exactly the kind of session we love doing inside The Club.
Join here:
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31/05/2026
I’ve just put together a new video lesson on Django Reinhardt’s 'Djangology'.
It’s one of the great Gypsy Jazz jam tunes, but the fast-moving chord changes can make it feel tricky to solo over.
So in this lesson, I’ll show you two easy ways to solo on 'Djangology':
A simple three-note pattern that outlines the changes.
And a freeing G major / G pentatonic approach that lets you stop chasing every chord.
Watch the lesson video and grab the PDF here:
https://www.learngypsyjazzguitar.com/oi-lm-fb-download-the-pdf-2-easy-ways-to-solo-on-djangology
29/05/2026
Made it to Land’s End.
Almost the end of the tour.
Tonight: Penzance.
Tomorrow: Calstock.
A few minutes with the guitar at the edge of England before the final two shows.
It’s been a wonderful few weeks of music, old friends, new faces, packed rooms, long drives, laughs, and George Harrison’s beautiful music along the way.
Thanks to everyone who’s joined us on this journey. ❤️🎸
22/05/2026
Biréli Lagrène is the boss.
But a lot of his playing can feel almost impossible to catch from recordings.
So in my new lesson, I’ve chosen one beautiful Biréli lick from 'For Sephora' that you can actually play — and I’ll show you the concept behind it so you can use the sound in your own improvising.
Watch the lesson video and grab the free PDF here:
https://www.learngypsyjazzguitar.com/oi-lm-fb-download-the-pdf-killer-bireli-lick-for-sephora
15/05/2026
The UK ‘For The Love Of George’ tour has been such a beautiful experience so far. 🎸
Great audiences, lovely venues, old friends, new faces and so many special moments along the way.
Really grateful to everyone who’s come out to the shows and supported the music.
A few snapshots from the road so far…
Robin x
15/05/2026