Jazz Swing

Root on Bottom, Chord Spread

Walking Bass, Half Notes, Swung Rhythm

The Latin Approach, Both Hands

Jazz Ballad Style, Improv Tips

Improvisation Techniques, Shells, A Blues Scale

Demonstration, Root Position Chords

Master jazz walking bass lines with 9 different approaches used by the pros.  We’ll work through one of the most common jazz progressions using techniques like 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, and tritones.

Learn 9 techniques for walking jazz bass lines, including outlining chords, chromatic connectors, 5ths, walkups, walkdowns, & more.

Explore the Cycle of 5ths Progression in 3 Jazz Styles: Swing, Bossa Nova, & Cocktail Piano (Jazz Ballad). An essential course for comping on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon.

Stylize the Cycle of 5ths Progression in Swing, Latin Bossa Nova, & Jazz Ballad. An essential course if you want to comp on tunes like Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, & All the Things You Are.

5-1 Progression Using Inverted Chords

Inversions Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Down: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Up: Blocked & Broken

Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Master your Dominant 7th chords with 17 exercises to easily play them all.  We'll explore each chord from multiple angles, including the Circle of 5ths, chromatically, with inversions, & progressions.

Most Common Dominant 7 Progressions

B7, C#7, F#7, & "Little Biggle Band"

Eb7, Ab7, Bb7, & "Downtown Funk"

A7, D7, E7, & "Rollin' Along"