Here are some of the mantras I live by: • Don’t underestimate the fundamentals. • Don’t overestimate your mastery of the fundamentals. • There is fun in fundamentals! • Keep swinging! Watch the video and download the PDF! English Français English Français Resources: Jazz Map Triads & voice-leading Why triads are important Black Orpheus Stella […]
Tag Archives: Level 2
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Nov
Nov
In this short video (Tetrads in tonal harmony) I want to introduce or clarify some of the most foundational elements we need to understand and hear in order to play music in a tonal context. In classical harmony as well as in pop music, the chords are mainly triads (except the dominant 7th chord). However, […]
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Jun
Jun
Among all the standards, which ones are the best to start with, which ones you should avoid, and why? That’s what we are going to find out!
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Jan
Jan
Improving as a musician takes time and dedication, but with the right approach and resources, it is possible to make significant progress in a short amount of time.
In this article, we will share 10 tips that can help you improve your jazz playing in 2023. These tips will provide a roadmap to help you reach your full potential as a jazz musician.
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Aug
Aug
In this series of short video lessons, you will learn why the triads in music are so important, how it has been used by masters improvisers through examples by pianists Bill Evans and Michel Petrucciani and how you can practice to be a better improviser.
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Sep
Sep
Hi , In this series of short video lessons, I’ll guide you through a 4-step path to improvisation — four progressive levels designed to help you gain clarity and confidence as you build authentic bebop lines. By working through these stages, you’ll not only deepen your understanding of the jazz language, but also lay a […]
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Jul
Jul
The Complete Jazz Articulation Guide 🇬🇧 Hello ! So you wanna play jazz? Well, first you got to learn how to articulate jazz! Can you recognize these standards: da hoo da hoo da dit da hoo da hoo da dit day doo dit doo da da hoo day doo dow da dwee daht da hoo da […]
