Beginning Jazz and Blues Improv

Learn the fundamentals of jazz and blues improvisation in this beginner-friendly course. By combining melody, rhythm, and harmony, you'll develop the skills needed to create your own improvised lines with confidence. These step-by-step lessons provide a structured and approachable way to start improvising, making it perfect for those new to jazz and blues.

The course covers essential improvisation techniques, including phrasing, rhythmic development, chord comping, and soloing over blues progressions. You’ll practice with original pieces like Kimmy’s So Cool and Do’h Blues while learning how to create basslines, two-handed chord voicings, and licks that bring your solos to life. By vocalizing rhythms and applying improvisation strategies, you'll strengthen your ability to play with more groove and expression.

This course is ideal for pianists who want to break free from written music and start exploring improvisation in jazz and blues styles. By the end, you’ll have a collection of licks, progressions, and exercises that will help you confidently create your own solos and comping patterns.

Getting Started with Jazz and Blues Improvisation

Improvisation is one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of playing jazz and blues. The Beginning Jazz and Blues Improv course provides a step-by-step guide to developing your improvisational skills, even if you’ve never improvised before.

The course starts with the basics, focusing on rhythm, phrasing, and how to approach improvisation in a structured way. By learning simple basslines and chord voicings, you’ll develop a strong foundation for comping and soloing. As you progress, you’ll work on blues progressions, learning how to create and extend your solos using licks and rhythmic variations.

A key feature of this course is learning through original pieces like Kimmy’s So Cool and Chicken Pox Blues, which provide real musical contexts for applying what you've learned. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the fundamentals of jazz and blues improvisation but also have the confidence to create your own solos and rhythmic accompaniments.

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes! This course is designed for those who have never improvised before and want an easy, structured way to get started.

Will I learn how to play the blues?
Yes! Several lessons focus on blues progressions, basslines, and soloing techniques to help you build a strong foundation in blues improvisation.

Do I need to know music theory to improvise?
No, this course focuses on practical techniques that make improvisation accessible without requiring deep theory knowledge.

Will I learn specific licks and patterns for soloing?
Yes! You’ll learn a variety of licks and improvisation exercises that you can use over different chord progressions.