Improvisation

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.

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.

Outlining Chord Soloing Overview

Outlining Chord Soloing Exercises: Dm7

Outlining Chord Soloing Exercises: CMaj7

Q&A

Putting It All Together

Connecting Chords Exercises

Outlining Chord Soloing Exercises: G7

2-5-1 Accompaniment

Want to embellish the traditional 12-bar blues form with a bebop sound? Learn to play bebop blues piano in 3 simple steps for all levels.

Want to embellish the traditional 12-bar blues form with a bebop sound? Learn to play bebop blues piano in 3 simple steps for all levels.

Learn to play beautiful pop piano improv using super easy pinkie grips that sound great! Then explore descending rolls to add gorgeous fills.

Learn to play beautiful pop piano improv using super easy pinkie grips that sound great! Then explore descending rolls to add gorgeous fills.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with Bebop scales. You'll learn 2 left hand accompaniments, 4 common grooves, and 3 bebop scales for soloing in the jazz style. Then we’ll practice various exercises for connecting scales and targeting chord tones to get that smooth jazzy solo sound.

Line Building: Targeting the 5th

Bebop Scales Explained

Bebop Scale Exercise 1: 6 Scale Degree Exercises

The 2-5-1 Chord Progression

Line Building: Targeting the Root

Line Building: Targeting the 3rd