Soloing Fundamentals – Track 1
Learn the principles of soloing and improvisation. This track focuses on various approaches to creating melodies through blues scales, modes, and various 2-5-1 progression exercises.
Improv & Scales
Learn essential scales and techniques for improvisation
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The Major Blues Scale (Gospel Scale) 1
Learn the most important piano scale for improvising over any musical style - the Major Blues Scale. We’ll cover essential exercises to master finger control, dexterity and speed, and we'll explore several techniques for improvising with this scale over various styles.
How to Improvise a Solo With the Major Scale 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with one of the most important scales - the Major scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, which chords/progressions to use, 5 left hand accompaniments, 2 block positions, 4 rhythm exercises, 3 soloing techniques, and more.
How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Dorian scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, essential soloing techniques, left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions and rhythms, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Mixolydian scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, essential soloing techniques, left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions and rhythms, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Aeolian scale - a sad, ominous sounding scale often used in rock music. We'll cover the notes of the scale, which chords/progressions to use, 5 left hand accompaniments, 2 block positions, 4 rhythm exercises, 3 soloing techniques, and more.
How to Improvise a Solo With the Lydian Mode 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano over major chords with the Lydian scale. We'll cover essential soloing techniques, left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions and rhythms, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.
Jazz Soloing Approaches
Learn the most common techniques used over a 2-5-1 chord progression
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Scales for Improv on 7th Chords
Learn the essential scales used to improvise over the most common 7th chords found in jazz and popular music. Scales are the musical building blocks used to create interesting solos.
2-5-1 Soloing with Diatonic Triads
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic Triads. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master diatonic triads, plus examples for how to use them in your solos. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use the triad technique to create a happy & lighthearted sound in your solo.
2-5-1 Soloing with Outlining Chords
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.
2-5-1 Soloing with Chord Tone Targets
In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression using chord tone targets. You'll explore chord substitutes, left hand accompaniments, common rhythms, and a variety of exercises to master chord tone targets. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to invent your own jazz lines by targeting chord tones.
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Soloing Fundamentals
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Learn the principles of soloing and improvisation. This track focuses on various approaches to creating melodies through blues scales, modes, and various 2-5-1 progression exercises.
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