Improvisation

Jazz & Blues Endings 3 & 4

Jazz & Blues Endings 1 & 2

Learn how to use upper structure triads to improvise jazz piano over the turnaround progression, also called Rhythm Changes.

Learn how to use upper structure triads to improvise jazz piano over the turnaround progression, also called Rhythm Changes.

Learn 10 intermediate/advanced jazz & blues piano outros and endings that you can use on almost any swing or blues tune, including walkups, country blues, big band, and more.

Learn 10 beginner/intermediate jazz & blues piano outros and endings that you can use on almost any swing or blues tune, including walkups & big band.

Learn 3 essential blues intros that work over just about any blues tune.  Plus, use these as blues outros.

Learn 3 essential blues intros that work over just about any blues tune.  Plus, use these as blues outros.

Learn how to comp or accompany in a blues band using rich quartal voicings and chromatic chord connectors.

Learn how to comp or accompany in a blues band using rich quartal voicings and chromatic chord connectors.

Learn modern jazz piano chords using Minor 11 Parallel Quartals, an essential technique to improvise modern jazz. We'll harmonize with the C Dorian scale.

Learn Minor 11 Parallel Quartals, an essential technique if you want to improvise modern jazz.

Learn this cyclical minor progression, along with 6 left hand arpeggiated patterns, 8 right hand patterns, and learn to create melodies

Set the mood with the classic Halloween Progression. You'll learn the minor progression, 6 left hand patterns, 8 right hand patterns, and how to create your own melodies.

One of the simplest approaches to beginner jazz piano improvisation. Using only 2 chords & 1 scale, you'll play 8th & triplets lines, turns, slides, & runs.

One of the simplest beginner approaches to jazz improv.  You'll learn 2 chords, 1 scale, 8ths, triplets, turns, slides, & runs.

Three essential techniques for building authentic sounding jazz piano walking bass lines. We'll use 5ths, triads with upper neighbors, steps & swinging 8ths.

Learn 3 essential approaches for walking jazz bass lines over the 2-5-1 chord progression.  

Learn how to transform the Ode to Joy lead sheet into 3 essential jazz styles, including Swing, Jazz Ballad, & Latin Bossa Nova.

Q&A

Latin Bossa Nova - Ode to Joy