Category Archives: Developing Your Sound

3 Jazz Education Questions Revealed With A Video Response

The goal for this site has been to always provide a 21st century jazz education experience. So, in today’s lesson I thought it would be fun to create a personalized video response to some of the questions I’ve received through … Continue reading

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The 1 Thing You Can Do Right Now To Immediately Improve Your Jazz Improvisation

Are you frustrated by your jazz improvisation? Do you find that no matter how much you practice new scales, learn jazz theory, learn licks, or spend time transcribing you still can’t make the improvements you want to make? Well, i’m … Continue reading

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How To Make Your Jazz Song Endings Sound Cooler

In today’s lesson we’re going to learn a technique you can use to make the endings to your jazz arrangements and songs much more interesting. Most jazz songs tend to end with the typical II-V-I chord progression (2-5-1). We’re going … Continue reading

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Jazz Masters Method Special Video Blog Thank You

Hey everybody! Today’s post is going to be short but sweet. I’m truly humbled right now. I’d like to thank everybody who’s ordered the Jazz Masters Method DVD so far during this launch week. The response has been simply been AMAZING. … Continue reading

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Free Lesson And A Big Announcement

Hey Friends, I hope you’ve had a GREAT week so far. I can’t believe another week has passed and the weekend is fast approaching! (I’m excited though as I’m going on a 15 mile hike through some trails in Wisconsin. … Continue reading

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7 Inspirational Books For Jazz Musicians

Hey fellow jazz musicians! I hope you’re having a very musical day today! So, after I released the latest article on building more creativity as a jazz musician I received a ton of follow up questions. Many people asked me if there … Continue reading

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How To Nurture Your Creativity As A Musician

- Have you ever felt stuck in your development as a musician? – Have you ever felt blocked creatively, energetically, or even uninspired? – If you’re like most serious musicians your answer will most likely be YES! You’re Not Alone … Continue reading

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Why Do You Play Jazz?

Hello my fellow jazz fanatics! I’d like to welcome all 879 subscribers to the free jazz lessons subscription list. We’re growing by leaps and bounds every day and I’m thrilled to have you here! Today, we’re going to help you … Continue reading

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