My Lesson Plans

COURSE

Date:

Mastermind Group Due 03/30/25

Lesson Plan:

TOPIC #1 - Minor Jazz Standards - Advanced Improv

Step #1: Analyze an advanced minor tune and discuss possible reharms/substitute chords
Step #2: Apply chord scales and arpeggios to develop vocabulary for improvising in a modern jazz style
Step #3: Apply superimposed harmonies where applicable
Step #4: Play an improvised solo over one of the selected minor jazz standards

Suggested Minor Tunes

– Minor Mishap
– Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
– Moanin’
– Dat Dere
– Stolen Moments
– Angel Eyes
– Beautiful Love
– Summertime
– Black Coffee
– Yesterdays
– Autumn Leaves
– 500 Miles High
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