Improvisation
Learn how to improvise jazz lines over your favorite jazz standard.
Improvisation Content
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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 Accompaniment
Diatonic 7th Chords
Dm7 Diatonic 7th Soloing
G7 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
C Major 7 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
2-5-1 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
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.
Want to learn how to serenade your soulmate with beautiful, romantic piano improvisation? Let your fingers do the talking with these 4 steps!
Want to play more exciting solos that make better connections? Then you have to shift your attention from music theory to piano storytelling!
Want to play more exciting solos that make better connections? Then you have to shift your attention from music theory to piano storytelling!
Ever had a piano lesson about the energy you bring? Learn how to add piano fills (aka "build-ups, chops, licks, runs, ad-libs, extras")!
Ever had a piano lesson about the energy you bring? Learn how to add piano fills (aka "build-ups, chops, licks, runs, ad-libs, extras")!
Learn an impressive boogie woogie piano solo with a fun and infectious groove. This lesson is the perfect point-of-entry into the boogie woogie style.
Learn an impressive boogie woogie piano solo with a fun and infectious groove. This lesson is the perfect point-of-entry into the boogie woogie style.
Solo like a pro over B.B. King's signature song. Master “The Thrill Is Gone” chords, voicings, bass line and more for this iconic blues tune.
Solo like a pro over B.B. King's signature song. Master “The Thrill Is Gone” chords, voicings, bass line and more for this iconic blues tune.
Want to learn how to play funk music on piano, but don’t know where to start? This beginner guide to funk piano has everything you need!
Ever experienced a rut in your jazz journey? This hands-on lesson will help you find joy in playing fun jazz piano lines like Oscar Peterson!
Beginners often overplay when they improvise on piano. This lesson magnifies the paradox of improvisation—how more structure can be liberating!
Beginners often overplay when they improvise on piano. This lesson magnifies the paradox of improvisation—how more structure can be liberating!
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