What Premium is & Why we started it
So here’s the deal…we’re not some big company with a hundred employees or an editorial staff. We’re just two guys that decided to share everything they’ve learned about playing jazz. It’s all just us, Forrest & Eric. That’s it.
Everything you see here, we do ourselves.
And while it may not look like much, there are thousands of hours (…and dollars) that go into creating and maintaining this site. Just so we can get to the work that matters – providing you with the best tools to become a better musician.
We create the best lessons we possibly can. You read and practice them. That’s how it works.
We’re incredibly fortunate to be in this position. When we started Jazzadvice, who knew that it would grow to hundreds of thousands of readers! And we feel honored to do what we do, exploring and sharing our passion with the world. But that’s where you come in…
You’re the only way this site keeps going. Musicians that enjoy what we do enough to help us keep doing it.
That’s why we came up with Premium Membership – a way to give readers like you exceptional content above and beyond free lessons, while keeping Jazzadvice alive for years to come…you can unlock access to all of this premium content by joining Premium right now…
Become a Premium Member and Get Access to…
Every Lesson in the entire lesson library
Premium allows you to learn from every lesson on Jazzadvice. And in many of these Premium in-depth lessons, we cover the most important and perplexing aspects of jazz improvisation that aren’t tackled anywhere else on the site, and rarely talked about in jazz education as a whole.
The ability to print any lesson as a BEAUTIFUL pdf
Premium includes the option to download any lesson as a PDF that you can save and take with you, a beautiful print ready resource for your practice room.
Workbooks, guides, Videos, and more!
Premium gives you access to special lessons that include downloadable PDF Workbooks (pictured below), extra detailed lessons that we call Player Guides, video lessons, and more…
Good karma knowing you’re keeping Jazzadvice alive!
Everything on this site is made possible by our awesome readers. With your support, we’ll keep Jazzadvice going for many years to come.
And here’s the truth…
We’ve almost given up multiple times. Closed shop. Took the site down and called it quits. We’ve been really close a few times. You have to make some difficult decisions when you’re doing something you love…
But so far, we’ve pushed through and kept going. And now with your help, we’re rising to the challenge to make Jazzadvice even better!
So if you’ve ever shared one of our lessons, or if you’ve ever learned something new from us that inspired you, propelled your playing forward, saved you from quitting or throwing your instrument (or yourself) out the window, consider joining premium to say thanks.
What People Are Saying
This site is an amazing find. I’m a yearly Premium subscriber and there’s a lifetime of very specific information from the experienced owners of the site that puts everything you could think of ‘under the microscope’ to give you literally years of discovery, practice, and improvement.
– Nathan E.
I’ve been a Premium Member since 2020 and your latest Premium video lesson is just so good. I love the presentation similar to the style of Jazz Theory Unlocked which I have studied over and over again.
– Philip C.
These pros teach you what others won’t, explaining in detail the theory in practice directly from the record. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and encouraging jazz to be at the forefront of music. This membership is worth every penny.
– Louise P.
Of all the various jazz sites, I have achieved the most from Jazzadvice. Other sites are often too flashy and poorly explained, but Jazzadvice is presented in a simple yet thorough manner and I am so indebted to them. Highly recommend!
– Gary P.
Join Premium now and take your playing to the next level, while supporting the best site in the world for how to play jazz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: You can easily pay by credit card or Paypal.
Q: How do I access my Premium Membership?
A: Once you sign up to Premium, you simply log in to your account. Then, all of of your premium content will automatically be unlocked for you.
Q: How is Premium Membership charged?
A: All memberships are billed annually, meaning you’re billed the total amount once per year.
Q: When does my subscription renew?
A: To keep things seamless, your membership automatically renews each year on the date it started. We send you a reminder several weeks prior and you’re free to cancel at any time.
Q: Does Joining Premium give me access to the Fundamental Courses?
A: No, Premium does not include the five Fundamental Courses
Q: I’m not a jazz musician. Will I still benefit from Premium?
A: Yes! No matter what style of music you play, you will benefit from Premium.
Q: Is there a money back guarantee or a refund if I don’t like Premium?
A: No. We do not give refunds or money back guarantees. We hope you like Premium and we’re constantly improving it, but you can always choose whether or not to renew your annual subscription.
Q: Who can use my Premium Membership?
A: Only the one person who buys it. That’s it. No part of any course or any Premium content may be shared or redistributed. We will immediately revoke access for any user that violates these terms without a refund.
Q: I’m a beginner. Should I sign up to Premium?
A: Yes. While some of the lessons in Premium are super advanced, Premium gives you the extra guidance and in-depth details that are especially useful for a beginner.
Q: I’m an intermediate or advanced player. Will I benefit from Premium?
A: Absolutely! Premium was made for you – the musicians that want the extra tips and direction to get to the next level.
Q: I’m a teacher. Can I use a course or Premium Membership in the classroom?
A: No. All of our courses, as well as Premium memberships and lessons, are for one user only, the person who buys it. Please respect our copyrights and do not illegally distribute any part of our Courses or any part of Premium. Instead, please direct your students to make their own purchases. If you have multiple interested students we may offer a group discount.
Q: What instrument(s) is Premium for?
A: All instruments can use Premium
We’re here to help…
If you have any questions at all about Premium, we’re more than happy to answer them.