Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
#WesMontgomery #JazzGuitar #SmoothJazzGuitar #GuitarLicks #JazzImprovisation
TABS & Backing Track: 👉 patreon.com/AndyDacoulis
Check out my Smooth Jazz Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrfVWdKYFEluLUVhkjHa8X1lVA-ZFaCtz
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 3 jazz guitar licks in the style of Wes Montgomery, focusing on his signature thumb technique and iconic octave playing.
These licks are designed to help you capture that warm, round jazz guitar tone that Wes was known for. I’ll also show you how to use your thumb to get that smooth sound easily and naturally—no pick required.
All three licks are built from the pentatonic scale and have a bluesy, soulful feel, making them perfect for smooth jazz guitar and expressive improvisation.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
Use the thumb technique for a warmer tone
Play octave licks with better control and phrasing
Apply pentatonic ideas in a jazz context
Add soulful, blues-influenced lines to your solos
If you’re a beginner or intermediate player looking to develop a more authentic jazz guitar sound, this lesson will give you practical tools you can use right away.
TABS: 👉 patreon.com/AndyDacoulis
0:00 Hello
0:32 Lick1 Wes Montgomery Octaves
5:01 Lick 2
8:38 Lick 3
👉 Check out my Smooth Jazz online lesson pack: 20 Smooth Jazz Licks youtu.be/UiNThR8U0ig
👉 Smooth Jazz 101: andydacoulis.com/product/1135404-smooth-jazz-101
👉 Check out my Modern R&B Chord Study: youtu.be/jgdk3mstEDw
I am always available for Online Lessons: andydacoulis.com
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#WesMontgomery #JazzGuitar #SmoothJazzGuitar #GuitarLicks #JazzImprovisation
TABS & Backing Track: 👉 patreon.com/AndyDacoulis
Check out my Smooth Jazz Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrfVWdKYFEluLUVhkjHa8X1lVA-ZFaCtz
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 3 jazz guitar licks in the style of Wes Montgomery, focusing on his signature thumb technique and iconic octave playing.
These licks are designed to help you capture that warm, round jazz guitar tone that Wes was known for. I’ll also show you how to use your thumb to get that smooth sound easily and naturally—no pick required.
All three licks are built from the pentatonic scale and have a bluesy, soulful feel, making them perfect for smooth jazz guitar and expressive improvisation.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
Use the thumb technique for a warmer tone
Play octave licks with better control and phrasing
Apply pentatonic ideas in a jazz context
Add soulful, blues-influenced lines to your solos
If you’re a beginner or intermediate player looking to develop a more authentic jazz guitar sound, this lesson will give you practical tools you can use right away.
TABS: 👉 patreon.com/AndyDacoulis
0:00 Hello
0:32 Lick1 Wes Montgomery Octaves
5:01 Lick 2
8:38 Lick 3
👉 Check out my Smooth Jazz online lesson pack: 20 Smooth Jazz Licks youtu.be/UiNThR8U0ig
👉 Smooth Jazz 101: andydacoulis.com/product/1135404-smooth-jazz-101
👉 Check out my Modern R&B Chord Study: youtu.be/jgdk3mstEDw
I am always available for Online Lessons: andydacoulis.com
WATCH NEXT:
✅ Neo-Soul Guitar: youtu.be/3srVffl2pf4
✅ Smooth Jazz Guitar Licks Part 1: youtu.be/pAMq8W7hYR0
✅ Layering Soulful R&B Guitar: youtu.be/EUkPbcXkS_E
✅ Need Licks? Here They Are: youtu.be/fMSTESFfTDo
✅ Learn These Jazz Lines: youtu.be/j6taV4RvHeA
//You Might Also Like:
🎸 Giant Smooth Jazz Licks: youtu.be/uV4IauezY7w
🎸 Jazz Guitar Basics: youtu.be/zr0HL-vS2y4
🎸 Freshen Up Your Chord Voicings: youtu.be/x2xuK0jHKDo
🎸 Three GREAT R&B Rhythm Guitar Ideas: youtu.be/wPO_3Dl5Ot8
🎸 Learn the Fine Art of Modern R&B Chords: youtu.be/jgdk3mstEDw
👉 Subscribe to my channel here:
youtube.com/c/AndyDacoulis?sub_confirmation=1
👉 Follow me here:
andydacoulis.com
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