7 Days of Improvisation

Unlock the art of improvisation in just seven days with this step-by-step course designed for intermediate pianists. Improvisation doesn’t have to be intimidating—this course breaks it down into clear, actionable techniques that will help you create your own solos with confidence. By focusing on chord tones, scales, and rhythmic coordination, you’ll gain the tools needed to build expressive and dynamic improvisations.

Each lesson introduces a new concept, from modal improvisation and pentatonic scales to chord-to-scale relationships and rhythmic phrasing. You’ll explore different approaches like Dorian and Phrygian modes, blues scales, and enclosures, while also learning how to structure and extend your solos for greater musicality. By the end of the course, you’ll have a versatile toolkit of improvisational techniques that can be applied across jazz, blues, and contemporary styles.

This course is perfect for pianists looking to break free from sheet music and develop their own creative voice on the piano. Whether you’re learning improvisation for the first time or refining your soloing skills, these structured lessons will provide the guidance you need to improvise with fluency and confidence.

Demystifying Improvisation: A 7-Day Guide for Pianists

Improvisation can seem like a mysterious skill reserved for jazz masters, but the truth is that anyone can learn to improvise with the right approach. The 7 Days of Improvisation course provides a structured method to help you develop improvisational confidence by breaking the process into manageable steps.

The course begins with the five core elements of improvisation, laying the groundwork for everything that follows. You’ll then explore chord-tone improvisation, scale patterns, and rhythmic coordination, building on these concepts day by day. By the fourth lesson, you’ll dive into modal improvisation, learning to create solos using the Dorian and Phrygian modes over different groove patterns. As the course progresses, you’ll incorporate techniques like enclosures, pentatonic scales, and blues phrasing to develop more expressive and engaging solos.

What makes this course unique is its practical application. Rather than just studying theory, you’ll actively apply each concept to improvisational exercises and real musical settings. By the final lesson, you’ll have a structured approach to practicing improvisation, ensuring that you continue to develop beyond the seven-day course. If you’ve ever wanted to break free from written music and express yourself through improvisation, this course will give you the skills and confidence to do just that.

Do I need prior experience with improvisation to take this course?
No, this course is designed for intermediate pianists who may have little to no experience with improvisation. It breaks down the process into simple, easy-to-follow steps.

Will I learn how to use different scales in my solos?
Yes! You’ll work with pentatonic scales, blues scales, modes (Dorian, Phrygian), and chord-tone improvisation, giving you a broad range of tools to create expressive solos.

Does this course focus only on jazz improvisation?
While the course is jazz-focused, the concepts can be applied to blues, pop, and other contemporary styles, making it useful for pianists of different genres.

How can I continue improving after the 7-day course?
The final lesson includes practice strategies and exercises to help you continue refining your improvisation skills beyond the course.