Why I Started Writing Geeky Jazz, Guitar and Music Book Reviews

Frankly, I was frustrated.

I wanted to buy certain books, video and courses but had a hard time figuring out whether they were right for me. Lot of stuff for sale out there but very few reviews of them. And then, there were also very generic reviews that didn't really go in deep about the actual content and whether it was a good fit for my needs.

I found that my favourite jazz books often became out of print and expensive - usually because not a lot of people bought the books. I felt that it wasn't just because they were niche books but also because not enough people talked about them.

So instead of complaining about the lack of reviews, I finally took action myself. I started writing reviews of the books, videos and courses that I felt the world needed to know about. If you googled about one of these epic books or courses I liked (even the self published ones, ESPECIALLY the self published ones) you could at least find a geeky review that I wrote.

I'm not trying to sell these to everyone. I just want the RIGHT PEOPLE to find these. Too many times I've bought books and thought, meh - this is good but not for me.

I want to help people learn and writing reviews is my new thing.

Interested? Check out the reviews here:
http://azsamadlessons.com/?page_id=303

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If you're interested to learn more in depth on this topic or level up your guitar playing ,music theory or songwriting or composing skills. get in touch with me for private lessons in Kuala Lumpur or worldwide via Skype/Zoom/Facetime etc.

Contact me here: http://www.azsamad.com/contact

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My new e-book, Jazz Guitar Licks and Etudes is now available:
http://www.azsamad.com/book2

My first e-book, Jazz Improvisation Uncovered is here:
http://www.azsamad.com/book

[Az Jazz Guitar Lessons]
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #1: The importance of listening
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #2: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chords
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #3: Seven Guitarists to Check Out
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #4: Enjoying the Process & Your Present State
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #5: The Importance of Rhythm
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #6: Learning Songs by Ear
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #7: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chord Arpeggios
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #8: Introducing the II-V-I Progression
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #9: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chords - Part 2
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #10: Learning the 5 Essential Jazz Chord Arpeggios - Part 2
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #11: Modal Jazz Basics 1 - Classic Recordings
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #12: Modal Jazz Basics 2 - Dorian Lines
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #13: Improvising on Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #14: Scales for Spain (Chick Corea)
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #15: Bossa Nova and Samba - Classic Recordings
Az Jazz Guitar Lessons #16: Performing Brazilian Music over the Years

[Podcasts]
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP01 | 18.05.2018
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP02 | 19.05.2018
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP03 | 20.05.2018
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP04 | 21.05.2018
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP05 | 22.05.2018
Az Samad | Az Jazz Guitar Lessons EP06 | 25.05.2018

[Performances]
Zee Avi & Az Samad - Cry Me A River
Chendering (Malaysian jazz song) with Roby Lakatos, Denis Chang, Az Samad and Zulhilmy Zulkifli

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How to write a song in 6 steps
How to learn music
If we have the Internet, why do people even need guitar lessons?

[Music Career]
I wanna be a full-time musician... should I?
When are you ready to perform for that big gig?
Top 3 Videos That Reshaped How I Think (Gary Vee, Derek Sivers, Steve Jobs)

[Things I Like]

My Top 3 Favourite Mateus Asato Videos