Tim Fitzgerald

TEACHES WES MONTGOMERY'S STYLE

DownBeat Magazine - Editor’s Pick, 4.5 stars

“Chicago has spawned legendary talent like Nat King Cole, Herbie Hancock, Bud Freeman, Benny Goodman, Gene Ammons, Ramsey Lewis and a host of guitar greats and blues icons like Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamsons, Muddy Waters and Junior Wells. Now, Tim Fitzgerald joins the brigade.”

LLOYD SACHS, CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL

"Plays with the warmth and fluidity of Wes Montgomery, but with his own hearty tone and nuanced approach to the blues."

DownBeat Magazine

"Fitzgerald is a Montgomery scholar and visionary…Fitzgerald doesn’t emulate Montgomery’s playing per se, but the two guitarists have much in common: fleet-fingered dexterity, an affinity for rhythmically advanced material, total command of the harmonic elements inherent in straight-ahead jazz, impeccable touch on the fretboard, mastery of all things syncopated and a grounded reverence for the blues."

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All live classes are recorded.

Wes Montgomery's Chord Soloing Approach

Available Now! (1hr with PDFs)

Learn how Wes uses ONE chord shape in his chord solos!
Learn how to harmonize this one shape over different scales...no one talks about the unique way Wes does this!
Learn 4 amazing chord solo phrases from Wes that you can apply immediately!

Wes Montgomery's Octave Approach

Live Class: May 1, 2025 (with PDFs)

Discover the secret behind Wes' revolutionary octave technique that defined his signature sound!
Master the precise right-hand thumb technique that gives Wes' octaves their unmistakable warmth and clarity
Learn the essential octave patterns that will immediately elevate your jazz guitar vocabulary!

Wes Montgomery's Single Note & Arpeggio Mastery

Live Class: June 5, 2025 (with PDFs)

Unlock Wes' distinctive approach to arpeggios that made his solos flow so effortlessly!
Learn how Wes really plays his arpeggio shapes, which is NOT the way many notate it on transcriptions!
Master Wes' most powerful arpeggio patterns that you can use in your next jam session!

Wes Montgomery's Octave & Chord Combination Techniques

Live Class: July 2, 2025 (with PDFs)

Discover how Wes seamlessly blended octaves and chords for his most sophisticated solos!
Learn the exact voicings Wes used to create his rich, orchestral sound.
Master Wes' unique method for transitioning between octaves and chords that will transform your soloing!

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