The Confident Improviser - Level 3

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells along with a one-chord-per-measure chord progression.

In this lesson we are working on R37 shells in a diatonic progression along with "four to the floor" accompaniment.

In this lesson we are working on on a new progression using the iii chord. We are also learning about scale cells.

In this exercise we will learn how to use Diatonic Scale Cells and start to transpose these licks in the Inspiration section for use in Jazz Standards.

In this exercise we will be focusing on the ii-V progression.

In this exercise we will be focusing on the minor ii-V-I progression. The inspiration chapter will focus on rootless chord voicings in minor.

In this exercise we will be focusing on the iii-V7/ii-ii-V progression along with neighbor tones. The inspiration chapter will focus on rootless chord voicings over this progression in 4 keys.

In this exercise we will be focusing on the full ii-V-I progression and working on our targeting and filling with scale notes. The inspiration lesson will give you more time to practice rootless 2-5-1 chords while creating your own bebop licks.

In this exercise we will be introducing the tritone substitution along with the Lydian flat 7 scale. The Inspiration lesson will teach you the 'A' form of the ii-V-I rootless chords in all 12 Major keys.

In this exercise we will be introducing the altered scale cells along with 3-note rootless chords. The inspiration lesson will show you how to play 3-note altered rootless dominant chords.

In this exercise we will be moving between one- and two-measure 2-5-1 progressions. In the inspiration lesson we will learn the rootless 'B' form of 2-5-1 progressions in all twelve keys.

In this exercise we will be diving deeper into enclosures and their use. You'll start to hear more chromaticism in these lines as we incorporate more 1/2-step motion. The Inspiration lesson will show you a cycle 4 dominant chord exercise.

In this exercise we will be learning 6 new enclosures and how to apply them to the intro of "The Way You Look Tonight." The Inspiration lesson will show you a cycle 4 dominant chord exercise using 3-note rootless chords.

In this exercise we will be learning the dorian bebop scale along with the David Baker bebop lick. The inspiration lesson will focus on 3-note 2-5 progressions with a new lick.

In this exercise we will be focusing on the Locrian Natural 9 and the Altered scales. In the inspiration section we will be covering minor 2-5 to major rootless voicings.

In this exercise we will be learning the 1/2-Whole Diminished scale along with triplets and rhythm fragments. In the inspiration section we will cover the dom7#11 rootless chord voicing.

In this exercise we will be learning the Whole-1-2 Diminished scale for use with diminished 7th chords. In the inspiration section we will cover all 12 Diminished 7th Chords with W-1/2 Scale.

In this exercise we will be focusing on learning three important minor scales: Natural Minor, Melodic Minor and Harmonic minor. The inspiration lesson will complete the B form from TCI #25.

In this exercise we will be focusing on quartal voicings along with major and minor pentatonic scales.

In this exercise we will transitioning to rock/pop improvisation. In this lesson I'll show you 16th-note pentatonic patterns along with a simple accompaniment.

In this exercise we will working in a funk style. You'll learn an altered chord voicing and we will cover the full altered scale. Inspiration section will cover side-slipping chords.

In this exercise we will be moving in a new key and focusing on turns. Turns are a fantastic way of adding interest in your improvisation!

In this exercise we will be introducing the New Orleans 'Second-Line' groove along with the bluesy pentatonic scale.

In this exercise we will be learning a stride piano accompaniment, the chromatic scale and how to create super-slick chromatic scale lines for improvisation.

In this exercise we will be learning how to form rootless augmented chords. We will also be covering the whole tone scale and you'll learn several patterns to play using that scale. I will also be showing you an alternate way to form the altered scale.

In this exercise we will move to a new time signature - 6/8. We will accompany this popular time signature with a new pattern and licks. The Inspiration section will show you 16th-note licks along with a cool chordal pattern.

In this exercise we will work on a smooth jazz / funk improvisation groove using the dorian scale. You'll learn how to create and transpose sequences for your solos.

In this exercise we will work on a new approach to improvisation using triads and triad arpeggios over minor chords.

In this exercise we will learn the 12-bar blues progression and learn how to create a bassline that we will later improvise over.