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JazzEdge Practice Curriculum™ (JPC) is a structured, systematic approach to learning jazz piano that guides you through essential concepts and techniques. Unlike free-form practice, JPC provides a clear path with specific focuses, organized by difficulty and musical concepts.
JPC offers several advantages:
Instead of wondering what to practice next, JPC provides a clear sequence of focuses that build upon each other. Each focus introduces new concepts while reinforcing previous learning.
The curriculum covers all 12 keys, ensuring you develop fluency across the entire circle of fifths. This systematic approach builds complete musical understanding.
Each focus includes:
JPC tracks your progress through each focus and key, providing visual feedback and motivation as you complete sections.
Earn XP and gems as you progress:
JPC is organized into numbered focuses (like 1.10, 1.20, 2.10, etc.). Each focus represents a specific musical concept, technique, or pattern you'll learn.
Within each focus, you'll practice the concept in all 12 keys:
This systematic approach ensures you can apply what you learn in any key, not just familiar ones.
At any time, you have one active focus and one active key within that focus. This keeps your practice focused and prevents overwhelm.
JPC is accessed through the Foundational tab on your Practice Dashboard:
Note: The Foundational tab is where all JazzEdge Practice Curriculum™ content is located. This is separate from other practice items and lessons.
If you're new to JPC:
As you complete keys:
Focuses are numbered sequentially (1.10, 1.20, 2.10, etc.). The numbering system:
Important: While you can jump ahead, we recommend completing focuses in order for best learning outcomes.
JPC complements regular Academy lessons:
Think of regular lessons as your exploration and JPC as your systematic training program.
Q: Do I have to complete all 12 keys before moving on?
A: Yes, completing all 12 keys in a focus is required before moving to the next focus. This ensures comprehensive understanding.
Q: Can I skip ahead to later focuses?
A: The system assigns focuses sequentially. While you can review any focus, completing them in order provides the best learning foundation.
Q: What if I want to practice a specific key more?
A> You can always review previous keys and focuses. Marking complete doesn't prevent you from practicing again.
Q: How long does each key take?
A: It varies by student and focus. Take your time to truly understand each concept before moving on.
Q: What happens when I complete all focuses?
A: You'll have completed the full curriculum! You can continue reviewing focuses or wait for new content to be added.
Q: Can I see my overall JPC progress?
A: Yes, the "All Focuses Progress" table shows your completion status for all focuses and keys.
JazzEdge Practice Curriculum™ (JPC) is a structured, systematic approach to learning jazz piano that guides you through essential concepts and techniques. Unlike free-form practice, JPC provides a clear path with specific focuses, organized by difficulty and musical concepts.
JPC offers several advantages:
Instead of wondering what to practice next, JPC provides a clear sequence of focuses that build upon each other. Each focus introduces new concepts while reinforcing previous learning.
The curriculum covers all 12 keys, ensuring you develop fluency across the entire circle of fifths. This systematic approach builds complete musical understanding.
Each focus includes:
JPC tracks your progress through each focus and key, providing visual feedback and motivation as you complete sections.
Earn XP and gems as you progress:
JPC is organized into numbered focuses (like 1.10, 1.20, 2.10, etc.). Each focus represents a specific musical concept, technique, or pattern you'll learn.
Within each focus, you'll practice the concept in all 12 keys:
This systematic approach ensures you can apply what you learn in any key, not just familiar ones.
At any time, you have one active focus and one active key within that focus. This keeps your practice focused and prevents overwhelm.
JPC is accessed through the Foundational tab on your Practice Dashboard:
Note: The Foundational tab is where all JazzEdge Practice Curriculum™ content is located. This is separate from other practice items and lessons.
If you're new to JPC:
As you complete keys:
Focuses are numbered sequentially (1.10, 1.20, 2.10, etc.). The numbering system:
Important: While you can jump ahead, we recommend completing focuses in order for best learning outcomes.
JPC complements regular Academy lessons:
Think of regular lessons as your exploration and JPC as your systematic training program.
Q: Do I have to complete all 12 keys before moving on?
A: Yes, completing all 12 keys in a focus is required before moving to the next focus. This ensures comprehensive understanding.
Q: Can I skip ahead to later focuses?
A: The system assigns focuses sequentially. While you can review any focus, completing them in order provides the best learning foundation.
Q: What if I want to practice a specific key more?
A> You can always review previous keys and focuses. Marking complete doesn't prevent you from practicing again.
Q: How long does each key take?
A: It varies by student and focus. Take your time to truly understand each concept before moving on.
Q: What happens when I complete all focuses?
A: You'll have completed the full curriculum! You can continue reviewing focuses or wait for new content to be added.
Q: Can I see my overall JPC progress?
A: Yes, the "All Focuses Progress" table shows your completion status for all focuses and keys.
