For decades, Pat Metheny has existed in a stratosphere of musicianship that few jazz guitarists ever reach. With 20 Grammy Awards and a technique that blends terrifying speed with profound lyricism, Metheny is not just a player; he is a systematic thinker about the instrument. Among his most revered contributions to guitar pedagogy is a collection simply known as The Guitar Etudes .
If you are tired of scale runs that sound like homework, the are your answer. They turn the first 15 minutes of your practice session into a meditative, musical ritual. For decades, Pat Metheny has existed in a