Module 12 ties together our blues exploration, drawing on skills from Modules 1, 2, 3, and 7. Here, you’ll learn how to turn a simple blues bass line into a powerful full-range piano performance. The techniques and concepts I’ll introduce for coordinating your left...
Introduction to Jazz Module 13 gives you a first look into the world of jazz. You’ll begin to learn key jazz concepts like modes, harmonization, and syncopation, along with jazzy left-hand voicings and technical drills such as Jazz Hanons. This module sets the...
Jazz-Blues Foundations Module 14 takes you deeper into jazz by exploring the jazz-blues genre, a perfect starting point for jazz beginners. This style uses a single blues scale for improvisation, making it easier to handle even as chords change quickly. Here’s how...
Crafting Jazz Lines Over Chord Changes In Module 15, we focus on mastering how to improvise jazz lines through chord changes, using C jazz-blues as our main example. This module will help you confidently navigate chord progressions and sharpen your improvisation...
Deepening Your Jazz Skills Module 16 starts an in-depth jazz study similar to what you’d experience in a jazz conservatory, continuing through to Module 21. This module focuses on mastering chord voicings and scales, especially for improvising over the ii-V-I...