Advanced Jazz Standards 2

Further develop your jazz piano skills with this advanced jazz standards course, featuring rich, fully arranged versions of classic tunes. This step-by-step series teaches you how to create fuller, more expressive arrangements while mastering essential jazz techniques like ii-V-I substitutions, tritone resolutions, bebop scale harmony, stride technique, and reharmonization.

Through deep dives into jazz classics like "Blue Bossa," "Body and Soul," and "Don’t Get Around Much Anymore," you’ll learn how to craft professional-level arrangements with enhanced harmonic textures and melodic movement. Each lesson breaks down key concepts, helping you apply advanced jazz theory in a practical, musical way.

This course is ideal for intermediate to advanced pianists looking to expand their repertoire and refine their approach to jazz standards. By the end, you’ll have the tools to confidently arrange and perform jazz classics with greater depth, sophistication, and creativity.

Elevating Your Jazz Arrangements: Advanced Techniques for Standards

For jazz pianists, learning standards is just the beginning—true mastery comes from being able to arrange and interpret them in a way that feels personal and expressive. The Advanced Jazz Standards 2 course is designed to help you move beyond basic lead sheets and into more sophisticated, fully realized arrangements.

This course features iconic jazz standards like "Blue Bossa" and "Body and Soul," breaking them down measure by measure to show you how to apply reharmonization, chromatic approaches, ii-V-I substitutions, and quartal voicings. You'll also explore advanced jazz techniques such as motivic development, internal harmonic motion, and bebop scale harmony, giving you the tools to make each arrangement more dynamic and professional.

One of the highlights of this course is its focus on stride technique and solo piano arranging. In "Don’t Get Around Much Anymore," you'll learn how to create an engaging intro, structure your accompaniment, and fill space with tasteful embellishments. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to take any jazz standard and turn it into a polished, fully developed arrangement that stands out.

Is this course suitable for intermediate players?
Yes! While the course covers advanced techniques, intermediate players with a solid grasp of jazz fundamentals will benefit from learning these arrangement methods.

Will I learn improvisation along with arranging?
Yes, many lessons include improvisation techniques such as bebop phrasing, fills, and motivic development to help you personalize your arrangements.

Do I need to read sheet music for this course?
Not necessarily. The lessons focus on hands-on demonstrations, making them accessible for both ear-trained and notation-based players.

Can I apply these techniques to other jazz standards?
Absolutely! The concepts taught in this course can be applied to any jazz tune, allowing you to develop your own unique arrangements.