Jazz Soloing – 1
Master the art of jazz piano soloing over the essential 2–5–1 progression with a focused series of courses designed to build your vocabulary, technique, and musical confidence. You’ll learn how to outline chords, apply scales and patterns, and craft smooth, professional-sounding solos in any key.
Learn the most common techniques used over a 2-5-1 chord progression
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2-5-1 Soloing with Diatonic Triads
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.
2-5-1 Soloing with Diatonic 7th Chords
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic 7th Chords. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master these chords, plus examples for how to use them in your solos.
2-5-1 Soloing with Outlining Chords
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the outlining chords technique. You'll explore different chord options, common rhythms, and a variety of exercises for outlining chords. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to create your own lines using this soloing technique.
2-5-1 Soloing with Chord Tone Targets
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression using chord tone targets. You'll explore chord substitutes, left hand accompaniments, common rhythms, and a variety of exercises to master chord tone targets. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to invent your own jazz lines by targeting chord tones.
2-5-1 Soloing With Patterns
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using patterns. We’ll explore how to apply patterns across different scales.
Beginner
Intermediate
Jazz Swing
Jazz Soloing
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Master the art of jazz piano soloing over the essential 2–5–1 progression with a focused series of courses designed to build your vocabulary, technique, and musical confidence. You’ll learn how to outline chords, apply scales and patterns, and craft smooth, professional-sounding solos in any key.
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