Get ready for the most comprehensive course on the smooth jazz style!
We’ll start with the essential chords and how to make them sound more colorful while adding fun rhythmic patterns. We’ll dive deep into various soloing techniques such as 8th notes, 16th notes, slides, turns, licks and runs using the blues scale. Finally, we’ll learn the 6 keys to crafting a memorable solo.
Course Objectives
Learn essential smooth jazz chords and rhythmic patterns
Master the ultimate smooth jazz scale with exercises (blues scale)
Practice soloing techniques such as 8th notes, 16th notes, slides, turns, licks and runs
Understand the 6 keys to crafting a memorable solo
Learning Focus
Improvisation
Practice Tips
Technique
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I can’t believe I’m actually playing jazz!!Th best
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several jazz piano teachers who all they did was showing off all the time. Today, with the skillful, peaceful and wise way that John Proulx teaches, I feel closer than ever to play jazz in the piano!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JOHN!!
I cannot believe I’m playing jazz!!
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained music composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several teachers but they all only wanted to show off how good they were! So, at one point, I gave up. Today with the wise, skillful and sweet way John Proulx guides us, I’m recovering the enthusiasm to do it and now I believe playing jazz and improvising IS possible!! THANK YOU, JOHN!!
I can’t believe I’m actually playing jazz!!Th best
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several jazz piano teachers who all they did was showing off all the time. Today, with the skillful, peaceful and wise way that John Proulx teaches, I feel closer than ever to play jazz in the piano!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JOHN!!
excellent course!
i really feel like stepped up my skills! i really like how this instructor puts courses together!
Great Challenge
This has been challenging but a lot of fun. John is so calm and enthusiastic, which was inspiring for me to keep practicing. It was a very cohesive course.
I can’t believe I’m actually playing jazz!!Th best
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several jazz piano teachers who all they did was showing off all the time. Today, with the skillful, peaceful and wise way that John Proulx teaches, I feel closer than ever to play jazz in the piano!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JOHN!!
I cannot believe I’m playing jazz!!
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained music composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several teachers but they all only wanted to show off how good they were! So, at one point, I gave up. Today with the wise, skillful and sweet way John Proulx guides us, I’m recovering the enthusiasm to do it and now I believe playing jazz and improvising IS possible!! THANK YOU, JOHN!!
I can’t believe I’m actually playing jazz!!Th best
I’m a 66-years-old classically trained composer and I’ve loved jazz since I was a teenager. I studied with several jazz piano teachers who all they did was showing off all the time. Today, with the skillful, peaceful and wise way that John Proulx teaches, I feel closer than ever to play jazz in the piano!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JOHN!!
excellent course!
i really feel like stepped up my skills! i really like how this instructor puts courses together!
Great Challenge
This has been challenging but a lot of fun. John is so calm and enthusiastic, which was inspiring for me to keep practicing. It was a very cohesive course.
Master the funk and smooth jazz styles! You'll learn the funk progression, 3 right hand chord options, 4 right hand rhythm options, 6 bass lines, and 6 licks.
Master the Funk and Smooth Jazz styles! You'll learn the funk progression, 5 right hand chord options, 4 right hand rhythm options, 6 bass lines, and 6 licks.
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