In this lesson we are working on on a new progression using the iii chord. We are also learning about scale cells.
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 R37 shells along with a one-chord-per-measure chord progression.
In this lesson we are working on shells along with a longer chord progression and utilizing chord tones for improvisation.
In this lesson we are working on chord tones along with tips to make the exercises more fun to play!
In this lesson we are adding shells in our left hand.
In this lesson we are expanding our progression and adding new chords.
In this lesson we will work through a new progression and move to Major tonality.
In this course you'll learn how to create arrangements for three classics songs: "Yesterday" by Lennon/McCartney, "Well You Needn't" by Thelonious Monk and "Waltz For Debby" by Bill Evans. This course was taught live and shows you in detail the steps that I take to create both simple and more complex arrangements from a lead sheet / fakebook. It is recommended that you take my Step-By-Step Standards course before taking this course.
In this lesson we will expand our bassline by adding chromaticism.
In exercise #2 we learn the 5-finger blues scale and a new rhythm.
In this lesson we will expand our bassline to all quarter notes and add triplets to our rhythms.
In this lesson we will cover the 4-note minor pentatonic scale and a new accompaniment.
In this first The Confident Improviser lesson we will learn a simple minor bassline with improvisation.
These practice guides will help you organize your practice of Rhythm, Scales and Accompaniments more effectively.
Learn more about how The Confident Improviser program works, its benefits, structure and goals.
The Confident Improviser™ Podcast is a companion to my TCI program. However, there are many great ideas in the podcast to learn even if you're not going through TCI, so check it out!
You'll learn the classic standard Blue Moon in this lesson. I'll show you how to go from a simple oom-pah arrangement to a fuller sounding arrangement by adding chord tones under your melody.
In this lesson I'll show you how to both fix a chord chart (looking for bad chords) and how to FILL OUT an arrangement when only a few chords are given. We will also cover tritone subs, 2-5-1's, dominant motion and more.
Learn both an easy and intermediate arrangement of this rock classic. I'll also break down HOW to create an arrangement so you can take these concepts to other songs.
The Otis Redding classic with an easy-going bass pattern.
Beautiful song made popular by the Carpenters.
"Blueberry Hill" is a popular tune published in 1940, and is best remembered for Fats Domino's 1950s version. We will learn both an easy arrangement and one that is more intermediate.
We start this course by discussing a few important lead sheet concepts. This first lesson is really an introduction to the course and there is no sheet music for this lesson.
In this lesson you'll learn the last part of the solo for "Just The Way You Are" and I will also answer students' questions about improvisation and how to get started with improv.
In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the Billy Joel classic, "Just The Way You Are." This is part 2, the bridge. I'll finish the last part of the solo in lesson #15.
In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the Billy Joel classic, "Just The Way You Are." This is part 1.
In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the first 16 measures of My Romance.
In this lesson you'll learn how to create a solo over the first 16 measures of My Romance.
In this lesson you'll learn how to start improvising over a new standard and the steps you should take to get started.
In this lesson you'll learn 5 different left hand accompaniment techniques and how to use them while improvising in the right hand.
Fingering and flow are critical for good improvisation and in this lesson I'll show you different exercises to help with both.
In this lesson we will focus on how to create more interest in our improvisation by utilizing rhythm.
In this lesson we will focus on how to target our starting and ending notes in our improvised lines.
In this lesson we will focus on how to add play and rest techniques to your solo.
In this lesson we will add on 2 new scales and discuss why and how to build your solo using one scale at a time.
Learn how to move between scales with more fluidity using scale slipping.
In this lesson we will add on 2 new scales and discuss why and how to build your solo using one scale at a time.
In this lesson you'll learn how to analyze the song Easy Living. We will also cover what to do if you lose the form and how to quickly spin up an improvisation using only 2 scales.
In this lesson you'll learn how to create a bassline for Tennille's Blues. I have included the sheet music for the bassline by itself along with the melody with the bassline.
In this lesson you'll learn 4 intros that you can use for the blues and other styles.
Learn how to use the basslines from Jazz & Blues Made Easy. Refer to that lesson for the sheet music in today's session.
In this lesson you'll learn the next part of Tennille's Blues which can also be played as a composition on its own. I'll discuss the "strollin'" bass pattern and what a vamp is and how to use it.
In this lesson you'll learn 5 different endings that you can use for blues or other songs.
In this lesson you'll learn the next part of Tennille's Blues, the last A section.
In this lesson you'll learn the next part of Tennille's Blues.
In this jam we will jam over a bossa nova (Latin) rhythm. You'll learn a latin comping pattern and scale to use for improv.
In this lesson you'll learn the first part of Tennille's Blues. We will also discuss using range in your solos.
In this lesson you'll learn more of Tennille's Blues. We will also discuss using scales in 3rds and 3 against 2 in your solos.
In this jam we will jam over a simple C blues. Even though the performance window has closed, you can still practice the jam and watch other students' performances.
