Join renowned jazz guitarist and educator, Az Samad, as he guides you through three essential aspects of improvisation. Discover how to develop a "vocal" quality in your playing, infusing your instrument with expressive depth. Learn the nuances between lyrical soloing and groove-based improvisation so that your solos don’t sound like boring scales or predictable arpeggios. Az Samad will introduce his MTC approach that can help create both unity and interest in your solos. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a passionate beginner, this workshop offers transformative insights and practical techniques to elevate your improvisation skills to new heights. 

A 3-time TEDx Speaker, Guitarist-Composer-Educator Az Samad has recorded with Grammy Winners Flaco Jiménez & Max Baca; graduated from Berklee College of Music with Summa Cum Laude honors (Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance) & taught at Berklee’s Summer Guitar Sessions program; performed in the USA, Europe & Asia; and appeared on 22 CDs. His book, Jazz Improvisation Uncovered, received acclaim from American jazz guitarist Julian Lage.  

He performed both internationally & locally including at Jarasum International Jazz Festival (South Korea), Hong Kong International Jazz Festival (Hong Kong), Penang Island Jazz Festival (Malaysia) and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Singapore).

Currently Az develops online guitar courses in Malay to help guitarists improve their skills from beginner to pro. Az has released more than 100 video courses and eBooks. His latest e-book, Cerita Muzik, was released in 2022.