Richard Peña Unveils 25 Jazz Guitar Licks in 12 Keys
Practice solos in every tonality with this bebop workbook packed with must-know phrases.!!
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The Bebop Redemption Arc
Guitarist and educator Richard Peña is challenging players to conquer the fretboard with his latest offering: a digital workbook of 25 must-know bebop licks, each transposed in all 12 keys. In an Instagram caption, Peña quipped: “POV: You finally learn a lick in all 12 keys… and then forget it by the next solo.” He calls the book a “redemption arc” for anyone who’s ever postponed practicing across multiple tonalities. Readers who comment “bebop” on the post receive a direct link to download.
The Instagram images show detailed score pages and tablature, laying out each phrase in musical notation alongside fretboard diagrams. This visual approach makes it easy for students to follow patterns up and down the neck without flipping between separate files.
From Solo Struggles To Fluent Language
Peña’s teaching journey began with his own frustration. In an earlier post, he explained how licks learned in a single position felt “locked in one shape” until he started translating them into every key. “Lines weren’t just memorized—they became language,” he wrote, describing how this method boosted his confidence and inspired smoother, more connected solos.
Building on that breakthrough, the ebook delivers the same practice framework: translate each bebop line through all tonalities until it feels like second nature. Peña even jokes that “nothing says ‘I’m serious about jazz’ like practicing the same line 300 times.”
Ebook Features & How To Get It
Inside the 25 Essential Jazz Guitar Licks ebook, players will find:
– 25 classic bebop phrases rooted in legends such as Charlie Parker and Clifford Brown
– Complete notation and tab for each phrase in every key
– A step-by-step practice roadmap to master each line
– Tips on integrating the licks into modern improvisations
To grab your copy, simply comment “bebop” under Peña’s Instagram announcement. Within minutes, he sends a link to download the PDF direct to your inbox.
Live Performances & Recent Tour
Peña isn’t only focused on teaching—he’s also active on stage. In late May, he joined Fabiola Muñoz and Los Plomeros Jazz Collective at Ventana al Jazz in Condado, Puerto Rico, showcasing his bebop chops under the Caribbean sky. Earlier this season, he toured New York and Chicago, sharing stages with longtime friends and soaking up the energy of two major jazz hubs. “Had such a great time,” he posted. “I’m incredibly blessed to have so many good friends in music.”
Fans can expect more live sessions and workshops this summer as Peña continues to balance performance with education.
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