The Proficient Jazz Pianist
Goal #3 - Improvisation
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COURSE LESSONS
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Level #1 – Improvisation Basics
- Intro
- Step #1 – Chords
- Step #2 – Swing Feel
- Step #3 – Rhythm
- Step #4 – Mistakes
- Step #5 – Level 1 Proficiency Test
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Level 2 – Improv With Chord Tones
- Intro
- Step #1 – Learning Chord Tones
- Step #2 – Basic Improv w/ Chord Tones
- Step #3 – Voice Leading Chord Tones
- Step #4 – Rhythm & Chord Tones
- Step #5 – Lady Bird
- Step #6 – Multiple Tunes
- Step #7 – Troubleshooting
- Step #8 – Level 2 Proficiency Test
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Level 3 – Connecting Chord Tones (Steps)
- Intro
- Step #1 – Chords Scales: The What & Why
- Step #2 – 3 Chord Scales
- Step #3 – Connecting Chord Scales (2-5-1)
- Step #4 – Non 2-5-1 Improv
- Step #5 – Combining Chord Tones & Chord Scales
- Step #6 – Lady Bird
- Step #7 – Troubleshooting
- Step #8 – Level 3 Proficiency Test
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Level 4 – Skips
- Intro
- Step #1 – Minor 7th Skips
- Step #2 – Dominant 7th Skips
- Step #3 – Major 7th Skips
- Step #4 – Balancing Skips and Steps
- Step #5 – Lady Bird
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Level 5 – Rhythm & Phrasing Fundamentals
- Intro
- Step #1 – Phrase Lengths
- Step #2 – Call and Response
- Step #3 – Rhythmic Variety
- Step #4 – Space: Let it Breathe!
- Step #5 – Swing!Â
- Step #6 – Lady Bird Phrasing
- Step #7 – Level 5 Proficiency Test
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Level 6 – Finishing Touches
- Intro
- Step #1 – Creating a Motif
- Step #2 – LH Comping Strategies
- Step #3 – Articulation and Feel
- Step #4 – Improv Developement
- Step #5 – Lady Bird Integration
- Step #6 – Level 6 Proficiency Test
- Step #7 – Where To Go Next in JPS
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