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The Philosophy of Learning Jazz Improvisation: Thinking like a Composer

Chords, Composition, How to Practice Jazz, Jazz Advice and Tips, Jazz Education, Jazz Language, Myths, Perspectives, Playing Techniques, Scales, Transcribing

Composition is selective improvisation – Igor Stravinsky. In 15 seconds the difference between composition and improvisation is that in composition you have all the time you want to decide what to say in 15 seconds, while in improvisation you have 15 seconds – Steve Lacy. Learning to improvise is a big undertaking. Not only must …

5 mistakes you’re making with major chords you have to fix now (Premium)

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Chords, Composition, Jazz Advice and Tips, Premium Only

Major chords are the easiest type of chord, right? We learn our major scales on Day #1 and from then on, soloing over a major chord is a piece of cake…or so we thought. One day, after practicing for some days, or even some years, we stop and think, “Playing over major chords is so …

How To Create Your Own Jazz Exercises From a Transcribed Line

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Chords, Composition, Jazz Language, Transcribing

You hear it over and over. Just transcribe. You want to get better? Transcribe. You want to have a better sound. Transcribe. Can’t seem to play over Rhythm Changes? Transcribe. And yes, when people tell you this, they’re correct. You can learn pretty much anything you want from transcribing. But, what they don’t tell you …

How The Chord-Scale System Has Failed You: 6 Steps to Freedom With Scales and Modes

Forrest

Chords, Composition, Jazz Education, Scales

The Chord-scale system has become the most established and widespread method for teaching jazz improvisation…And it’s no mystery why. So often, scales—more specifically the modes of the major and melodic minor scales—get passed-off as the most important aspect of learning to improvise. It’s as if by magic, you learn a couple scales and their modes, and …

Your Guide To Learning Jazz In All Keys (Premium)

Eric

How to Practice Jazz, Jazz Language, Premium Only, Tunes

The ability to play in every key is essential for all musicians. From the complete beginner, to the serious music student, all the way to the seasoned professional… And it’s especially important for musicians that are striving to get to the next level with the nuts and bolts of jazz improvisation. However, attaining freedom in all …

Overwhelmed with Transcribing Jazz Solos? – Here’s the Secret That Will Speed Up Your Improvement

Eric

Transcribing

What solo should I transcribe? You’ve probably asked yourself this question. And you’ve probably searched far and wide for answers. If you look in the Aebersold Jazz Handbook you’ll find a list with over 100 historically significant recordings to choose from… Search the internet and you’ll see page after page of important players. For instance …

Charlie Parker’s Secrets to Confirmation

Forrest

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards

Confirmation is one of those tunes that gives most people a difficult time. But somehow Charlie Parker had no problem playing the most beautiful lines over it time and time again. His lines flow naturally and effortlessly as if he’s composing a perfect solo in real-time… In fact, I remember Eric Alexander telling us students …

transcribing is not transcribing in jazz

Transcribing is NOT Transcribing: How This Misnomer Has Led You Astray

Eric

Ear Training, Perspectives, Transcribing

Tran•scribe – transitive verb. A: to make a written copy of, B: to make a copy of (dictated or recorded matter) in longhand or on a machine, C: to paraphrase or summarize in writing, D: to represent (sound) by means of phonetic symbols This is the definition I found for the word transcribe when I …

A Lesson With Chet Baker: But Not For Me

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Jazz Language, Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Playing Techniques, Transcribing

What if there were a jazz musician that didn’t rely on scales, licks, or patterns, but instead sought only to play what they’d sing? What would this musician sound like? What kind of playing techniques would they use and how would they approach taking a solo? This kind of musician is what I hear when …

Master All The Things You Are Part II: The Bridge (Premium)

Eric

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Premium Only, Tunes

All the Things You Are is one of the first tunes musicians learn when it comes to jazz improvisation. But unlike many players think, it’s not exactly an “easy tune” or something that only beginners should play… This is especially true of the Bridge of this popular jazz standard. Hidden within these eight bars are …

15 Jazz Improvisation Projects You Can Do at Home

Eric

Composition, How to Practice Jazz, Jazz Advice and Tips

As musicians, we find ourselves in an interesting time. No concerts, no gigs, no rehearsals, and no one else to play with. However, there is one thing we all have more than enough of – practice time. On one hand, this can be a great opportunity to focus on the areas of your playing that …

Master The Minor Blues: A Deep Dive into John Coltrane’s Mr. P.C. (Premium)

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Blues, Jazz Advice and Tips, Jazz Musicians, Premium Only

The Blues is an essential form to master for every jazz musician, but just like most things in jazz, there are dozens of variations to explore. One of the most exciting variations and one that’s exceptionally fun to play over for improvisers of all levels, centralizes the harmony around minor chords rather than dominant chords. …

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The Philosophy of Learning Jazz Improvisation: Thinking like a Composer

5 mistakes you’re making with major chords you have to fix now (Premium)

How To Create Your Own Jazz Exercises From a Transcribed Line

How The Chord-Scale System Has Failed You: 6 Steps to Freedom With Scales and Modes

Your Guide To Learning Jazz In All Keys (Premium)

Overwhelmed with Transcribing Jazz Solos? – Here’s the Secret That Will Speed Up Your Improvement

Charlie Parker’s Secrets to Confirmation

Transcribing is NOT Transcribing: How This Misnomer Has Led You Astray

A Lesson With Chet Baker: But Not For Me

Master All The Things You Are Part II: The Bridge (Premium)

15 Jazz Improvisation Projects You Can Do at Home

Master The Minor Blues: A Deep Dive into John Coltrane’s Mr. P.C. (Premium)

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