Category Archives: Improvisation

Here is a whole list of lessons on jazz improvisation.

Jazz Licks On Every Note: Part 6

Welcome back to our continuing series where we learn how to play jazz licks starting on every note of a scale. In today’s lesson we’re going to learn a fun jazz lick starting on the 6th scale degree of a … Continue reading

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Learn A Miles Davis Jazz Lick

One of the best ways to learn jazz improvisation is to really study and model the jazz licks of master jazz improvisers. So, today I’m going to teach you how to play a Miles Davis II-V-I lick. I love this … Continue reading

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Free Summertime Backing Tracks and Chord Chart

One of the main goals of this site is to consistently teach you how to improvise jazz on a higher level. (Summertime backing track, chord chart, and extra tips below. ) Learning jazz licks and jazz piano chords is super … Continue reading

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How To Mix The Blues Scale With Bebop Over A Jazz Standard

Have you always wondered how you can use the blues scale over a jazz standard? Do you know how to mix bebop and blues together over jazz tunes? Well in today’s jazz tutorial we’re going to explore both of these … 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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Improve Your Jazz Improvisation On Major 7th Chords

Do you wish you knew how to play over major 7th chords better than you do now? Do you find yourself lost when major 7th chords come up in your favorite jazz and rock songs? Well, in today’s lesson we’re … 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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