Improvisation
Learn how to improvise jazz lines over your favorite jazz standard.
Improvisation Content
102 Courses
670 Lessons
234 Smartsheets
Chord Tone Targets
Chord Tone Target Exercises
Line Building: Single Targets
Line Building: Mixed Targets
This course teaches how to solo in the pop style using chord tone targets, a fundamental technique for targeting the most important notes in each chord.
There is one main reason why students don't like their solos, and when you realize this, you'll know exactly what to fix.
There is one main reason why students don't like their solos, and when you realize this, you'll know exactly what to fix.
This comprehensive course teaches students how to solo using block chords, a technique involving beautiful five-note chords that can harmonize any melody.
2-5-1 Accompaniment
Block Chord Soloing Explained
D Minor 7 Block Chord Soloing
G7 Block Chord Soloing
C Major 7 Block Chord Soloing
Putting it All Together
This comprehensive course teaches students how to solo using block chords, a technique involving beautiful five-note chords that can harmonize any melody.
This course introduces the concept of soloing with chord blocks, a technique using simple three-note chords for soloing instead of single notes
2-5-1 Accompaniment
Chord Blocks Explained
D Minor Chord Blocks
G7 Chord Blocks
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