Advanced
These tracks are for more seasoned players who are ready to take their playing to the next level. All styles and learning focus topics are covered.
Advanced Content
177 Courses
1019 Lessons
291 Smartsheets
The Rhumba Groove, Add Pops and Slides
Improv: 4 Scales, Primary Note Values, Outlining Chords, Turns, Patterns, Ostinatos
4 Pop Approaches (2 Arpeggiated, 2 Stride), 3 Swing Approaches (4/4 Swing, 3/4 Swing, Latin)
The Progression, Root Position Chords, Inverted Chords, Alterations/Extensions, Contrary Motion
Learn the sad progression used in hundreds of different songs. Discover the chords, harmonization approaches, 7 accompaniments with song examples, & improv techniques.
Transpose Melody & Chords to G
Transpose Melody & Chords to Bb
F Diatonic 7th Chord Reference, Harmonic Analysis
Yan's Hideaway Melody & Chords, F Scale Reference, Melodic Analysis
Learn how to quickly & easily transpose a lead sheet to any key! With the Number Chart method, we analyze a lead sheet, "convert" it to numbers, and apply it to 2 new keys.
Big Band (Shout Chorus) Approach, Q&A
Rootless Voicings
Altered Dominant Quartal Voicings
Quartal Voicings, Backing Track
Upper Structures, Minor 11 Chords
4 Simple Swing Grooves, Backing Track
Cycle of 5ths Chord Progression, Analysis
5 Jazz comping (accompanying) approaches for tunes like Fly Me to the Moon & Autumn Leaves. We explore the chords, comp rhythms, and 5 harmonic approaches.
2 Off-The-Beat Rolls, 3 Tremolos, 4 Smash Licks