Melodic Power
Learn the secrets behind jazz language—so you can move beyond scales and improvise strong, lyrical lines with confidence.
A Step-by-Step Jazz Course Included with PRO Membership
From scales to melodies that actually sing
Are you tired of running scales, arpeggios, and theory drills…but when you go to solo it still sounds like aimless noodling?
That was me too. I spent years practicing “the right notes,” but when I improvised it never sounded like my heroes. Then I realized the truth:
- Jazz improvisation isn’t about scales or “correct notes.”
- It’s about creating strong melodic lines that flow, tell a story, and sound musical.
Melodic Power is the course that finally bridges the gap. You’ll move beyond theory into the actual language and techniques the masters use — and learn how to make them your own.
Get This Course as Part of PRO Membership
When you join PRO, you don’t just get access to this single course — you unlock the complete system we’ve built to transform your playing:
- All 5 PRO Jazz Courses – A complete step-by-step path.
- Every PRO Lesson – Deep dives into the skills that matter.
- Everything New We Create – Automatically yours with PRO.
- Support Jazzadvice – Your membership makes it all possible.
Why learning to craft improvised melodies matters…
Anyone can memorize scales or copy licks. But…
- Scales don’t equal music. Knowing your scales won’t magically produce good solos.
- Transcribing isn’t enough. Without the tools to process what you hear, it won’t translate into your own playing.
- Great improvisers don’t just play notes — they shape melodies. That’s the difference between sounding mechanical and sounding like Clifford Brown, Coltrane, or Stan Getz.
This course shows you how to think and practice differently — so the notes you play naturally turn into lyrical, flowing lines.
Here’s What You’ll Discover Inside…
Through 42 step-by-step lessons, 200+ written examples, and over 5 hours of video demos, you’ll acquire the melodic techniques that transform your playing.
You’ll learn how to…
- Use triads and arpeggios without sounding mechanical
- Turn scales into tools for freedom, not limitations
- Add dimension with approach tones, enclosures, and chromaticism
- Apply powerful “cell” techniques used by Coltrane, Brecker, and others
- Hear and interpret chords in ways that open endless melodic options
- Connect your ear, mind, and fingers so you can play what you hear
- Build a personal arsenal of melodic devices you can apply to any tune
Every exercise is written in all keys and provided for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments — nothing left to guess.
And that’s Just the beginning…
Melodic Power is only one piece of a larger intricate system. With PRO Membership, you also get:
- 4 More PRO Jazz Courses that cover ear training, jazz music theory, reprogramming your musical habits, and visualization for improvisation.
- Every PRO lesson we’ve ever created with tons of deep dives on the exact skills pros rely on.
- Everything new we release automatically included in your membership.
Each course builds on the others, giving you a complete, lifelong toolkit for mastering jazz improvisation.
So Who’s Behind Jazzadvice?
We’re Forrest & Eric — two musicians who’ve studied with jazz legends like Mulgrew Miller, Rich Perry, Harold Mabern and more…
Over the years, we’ve transcribed countless recordings, built our own practice systems, and continued to refine them year after year.
What you see on Jazzadvice is the distilled version of all that work: lessons, exercises, and courses designed to help you learn jazz faster and more deeply. Thousands of musicians around the world have used Jazzadvice to improve their playing, and you can too.
Melodic Power Lessons
The course is organized into 8 sections — each one focused on a crucial improvisational concept:
- Triadic Techniques – breathe life into simple triads
- Arpeggio Techniques – reimagine arpeggios for modern improvisation
- Scalar Techniques – transform scales into melodic tools
- Approach Notes – add subtle dimension and forward motion
- Enclosures – favorite techniques of the jazz masters
- Chromaticism – unlock true freedom and flow
- Cell Techniques – the secret weapons of Coltrane & Brecker
- Harmonic Perspective – reframe chords to create longer, lyrical lines
By the end, you won’t just have a handful of licks — you’ll have a system for creating endless melodies.
What Makes Melodic Power Different?
Most players are told the same thing: “Just learn your scales, transcribe some licks, and you’ll figure it out.” But that’s why so many improvisers end up wandering aimlessly up and down scales, stringing together random notes that never sound like music.
This course takes a completely different approach. Instead of leaving you to “hope it clicks,” we break down melodic techniques from the masters — the same ones you hear in the lines of Coltrane, Clifford Brown, Mulgrew Miller, Stan Getz, Michael Brecker, and more.
You’ll see how jazz language actually works, then learn to use those techniques yourself through a step-by-step process that makes them part of your own playing.
Here’s what makes Melodic Power stand out:
- It’s Language-Based. This course goes straight to the source — the phrases and ideas of the greats — and shows you how to conceptualize, practice, and absorb them.
- It’s Practical. Every concept is broken down into clear step-by-step exercises you can practice today. You’ll know exactly what to do and how to do it.
- It’s Systematic. Instead of random licks, you’ll gain a toolkit of melodic devices organized into clear categories — triads, arpeggios, approach notes, chromaticism, cells, harmonic perspective, and more.
- It Translates to the Bandstand. You won’t just “know” theory; you’ll have melodic material at your fingertips that flows in real time when you solo.
With Melodic Power, you’ll finally move beyond scale-based noodling and build the language and techniques that make your solos sound strong, clear, and lyrical.
What You Get With PRO Would’ve Cost Over $890!
Until now, getting access to this material meant buying each course separately ($99–$149 each) and joining a $60–$99/year subscription for the PRO Lessons (formerly Premium).
Now, everything is included — every course, every lesson, and everything we release next. It’s the best deal we’ve ever offered and honestly, it’s a steal for everything you get.
Included With PRO
Jazz Theory Unlocked
Ear Training Method
Melodic Power
Jazz Visualization Course
Reprogramming the Musical Mind
Full Library of PRO Lessons
(formerly Premium Lessons)
Access to Future PRO-only Content
Former Price
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TOTAL VALUE: Over $890
YOUR PRICE TODAY: $180/year or $25/month
(This is limited-time introductory pricing for PRO — join now to lock in your rate before it goes up.)
Thousands of musicians paid full price for these courses and lessons, and for good reason. The material works. It helps players make real, lasting progress.
With PRO, you can now take advantage of the best offer we’ve ever made—and it’s not just about the price. We’ve made everything easier to access, more affordable, and more effective.
The courses are designed to work together, giving you a structured, step-by-step foundation. The PRO Lessons (formerly Premium) build on that foundation with real-world examples, targeted exercises, and deeper explorations of the concepts in action.
Everything now lives under one roof: a cohesive learning experience that helps you improve faster, stay focused, and finally understand how it all connects.
The PRO Courses That Complete Your Path
Melodic Power is just one piece of the bigger system you unlock with PRO. Alongside it, you’ll get four more in-depth PRO Jazz Courses, each designed to target a specific part of your playing and build skills that theory alone can’t give you:
Jazz Theory Unlocked
Most players get stuck treating chords and scales as random pieces. This course shows you the bigger framework — why harmony works, how progressions connect, and how to see the map behind every tune so improvising feels clear and connected.
The Ear Training Method
Stop guessing and start hearing music the way the pros do. With over 370 step-by-step audio lessons, this course takes you from intervals and chord qualities all the way to full jazz progressions, so you can recognize, sing, and play what you hear instantly.
Visualization for Jazz Improvisation
Ever wonder how the greats seem to think so fast and always know what comes next? This course uses visualization and audio drills to hardwire chord symbols, chord tones, and progressions into your mind until they’re second nature — giving you effortless control in any key, on any tune.
Reprogramming the Musical Mind
Great playing isn’t just physical, it’s mental. This 30-day audio course helps you overcome stage fright, comparison, and practice frustration by reshaping the way you approach music. The result: more focus, more confidence, and more freedom when you play.
Together with Melodic Power, these courses form a complete path — shaping the way you hear and think, to the way you improvise and understand harmony. And with PRO, you get them all, plus every PRO Lesson and everything new we create.
The direction I wish I had when I first started…
When I started, I thought scales were the answer. I practiced them endlessly — but when it came time to solo, it still sounded like aimless noodling. What I didn’t realize was that scales aren’t music. Melodies are.
What I really needed wasn’t more scales. I needed direction…a way to understand how great players actually built melodies, and how I could start doing the same.
That’s exactly what Melodic Power delivers. Instead of leaving you guessing, it breaks down the techniques the legends used and gives you a step-by-step process to make them part of your own playing.
Here’s what happens when you unlock melodic power:
- You’ll build a toolkit of proven melodic devices — triads, arpeggios, approaches, enclosures, cells, chromaticism, and more.
- You’ll finally know how to turn transcriptions into material you can actually use.
- You’ll connect your ear, mind, and fingers so you can play what you hear.
- You’ll start crafting strong, lyrical lines that flow naturally instead of sounding forced.
With 42 lessons, 200+ exercises, and hours of video demos, Melodic Power gives you the direction I wish I’d had when I first started. Instead of years of trial and error, you’ll have a clear system to transform scales into music and start making your solos sing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
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A: Yes. Your membership will renew each month or year depending on the plan you choose. You can manage or cancel anytime directly from your account. For full details, please see our PRO Membership Terms.
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A: Premium was our original membership. PRO is the new all-access membership that builds on it with Courses and future releases. Once you purchase PRO, we’ll cancel your Premium subscription for you, though you’re always free to cancel it yourself from your account if you’d like to take care of it right away.
Q: What if I’ve purchased a Course in the past?
A: You’ll always keep what you’ve bought. PRO simply takes things further — it gives you all 5 Courses, every PRO Lesson (formerly Premium Lessons), and all future releases in one membership. Going forward, all new Courses will only be available inside PRO.
Q: If I already purchased a Course or still have time left on my Premium Membership, do I get a discount or credit toward PRO?
A: No. PRO is a separate membership. It gives you all 5 Courses, every PRO Lesson (formerly Premium Lessons), and everything new we create — all for one price. Honestly, it’s the best value we’ve ever offered (and a steal at the current cost, which may not stay this low forever). Previous purchases don’t transfer as credit, but PRO guarantees you’ll always have access to the complete system going forward.
Q: How do I cancel my membership?
A: You can manage or cancel your membership anytime from your Account Settings on your Dashboard. When you cancel, your access continues until the end of your current billing period. Of course, we hope you’ll stick around — we’re constantly adding powerful new lessons, in-depth courses, and fresh training to keep your playing sharp, inspired, and moving forward.
Q: Who is this for?
A: PRO isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for shortcuts, a way to fake it on stage, or an escape from daily practice, this isn’t it. PRO is for musicians who want to build a real foundation, study deeply, and apply what they’re learning. It’s not designed for the absolute beginner — but if you know the basics of scales, chords, and progressions, you’ll benefit whether you’re an experienced beginner, intermediate, or advanced player.
Q: Will this work for my level?
A: Yes — as long as you’re not a complete beginner. If you’re just starting out but already know the fundamentals, PRO will give you the structure and clarity to move forward faster. And if you’re intermediate or advanced, it will fill in the gaps, reframe what you already know, and push you further than you thought possible.
Q: Do I need to read music?
A: No. You don’t need to be fluent in notation. A basic familiarity with major and minor scales is enough to start.
Q: I’m not a jazz musician. Will I still benefit?
A: Absolutely. The ability to hear, understand, and use the language of music isn’t limited to jazz. Whether you play classical, rock, folk, or any other style, the skills you’ll build in PRO and its Courses will make you a better musician.
Q: Which course should I start with?
A: You can begin with any of the 5 PRO Courses — they’re designed to complement each other. If you’re unsure, start with the area where you feel weakest, or follow our suggested sequence on the site for a clear roadmap.
Q: Is there a money-back guarantee or refund if I don’t like it?
A: No. We don’t offer refunds. Our courses and membership are the result of years of work, and they require consistent effort on your part. If you’re serious about improving, willing to practice, and keep an open mind, you’ll get tremendous value from PRO.
Q: Can I share my Membership?
A: No. PRO content is for the one person who signs up. Sharing or redistributing any part of our lessons or courses is not allowed, and access will be revoked without refund.
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A: No. PRO memberships, Courses, and PRO Lessons (formerly Premium Lessons) are licensed for one user only. Please respect our copyrights and direct your students to purchase their own access.
Q: What instruments is PRO for?
A: All instruments. Lessons and courses are designed to apply universally, because every musician needs these skills.
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