Step #6 – 2-5-1 Lick
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 6 - (Technique) In this step we’ll be working on this 2-5-1 lick that is sure to provide you with some excellent hand an…
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Step #7 – Eighth Note Ornaments
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 7 - (Technique) This will be the first step in adding a classy and elegant sound to your RH playing. The use of ornaments …
Step #8 – “What Is This Thing Called Love?”
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 8 - (Technique) In this step we’ll be learning a new tune called “What is This Thing Called Love”. Besides the fact …
Step #9 – Varying Rhythms in Improvisation
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 9 - (Improvisation)
Step #10 – Integrating Licks Into Tunes
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 10 - (Improvisation) There are better strategies for integrating licks into tunes and that is exactly what we’re going t…
Step #5 – Space in Solos
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 5 - (Improvisation) Leaving space in solos serves many purposes. The more you can understand WHY this is important, the mo…
Step #6 – Take The A-Train: Modes & Chords
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 6 - (Repertoire) Practice the modes that correspond with the chords in
“Take The A-Train”. This is an essential exerc…
Step #7 – Isolate Chords in “Take The A-Train”
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 7 - (Repertoire) This is another fantastic exercise that should be performed on all new tunes you learn. In this step we…
Step #3 – Melodic Improvisation
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 3 - (Improvisation) Focusing your improvisation is always key to creating a burnin solo. Using melodies to create your sol…
Step #4 – Rhythmic Improvisation
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 4 - (Improvisation) As Duke Ellington said and wrote, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Rhythms …