Jazz Improvisation - Unlocking The Secrets!

What Is Jazz Improvisation?

Jazz improvisation is instantaneous composition! It is a creative, intelligent and expressive way for our brains to communicate using the language of music [instead of just 'words and body language'].

Learning To Improvise Jazz!

In the world of jazz instruction, it always seemed to me like the lessons were either too basic, "didn't sound hip", or they were just too advanced for me to make any practical use of. It always seemed like great jazz players new a hidden secret about how to improvise jazz that I just couldn't figure out!

Simple And Easy!

I have always held on to the idea that a great approach to improvising jazz needs to be simple and easy in order the output to be creative, expressive and fun! In other words, if one's approach to jazz improvisation was too complex, it would be a constant struggle just to "keep up with the changes" which would then leave little room for the joy of being spontaneous and free! The approach needs to be simple and easy!

Unlocking The Secrets!

So yes, as it turns out, it is true that jazz improvisation has a number of hidden secrets that need to be unlocked, foundational elements and approaches that need to be put into place, before one can then enjoy full access to what really does feel like a musical playground! Once unlocked, those secrets can then bring instant joy to just about any player who dreams of playing jazz!

I have been teaching music, virtual and in person, for almost thirty years and I have only recently learned how to unlock some of the simplest, yet most important, secrets for jazz improvisation! The usual approaches to learning jazz just didn't not work for me. I needed to discover and unlock the secrets in my own way. Now, I know what 'really would have helped' right from the beginning!

Lifelong Adventure!

Learning to make greater and greater music really is a personal journey. What I mean by this is that, or me, it is not about being the 'best in the world' - instead, it is about being on a lifelong adventure that just keeps on getting better and better!

This means that, with new and exciting jazz secrets now finally unlocked, I now have even more fun practicing and exploring to do!

Your Own Personal Jazz Journey!

If you have been struggling with 'how to play and understand jazz', let me know - perhaps with just a few lessons we can work together help finally set you free!

Looking To Find Jazz Lessons, Or To Find Jazz Instruction?

Looking for lessons for how to play jazz? One-on-one and personalized jazz instruction is available right from the comfort of your own home / practice space using a common virtual platform! Let's work together to make your jazz understanding as well as your jazz improvisations, and/or jazz compositions, both fun and rewarding!

Just Getting Started!

The three videos, above, demonstrate a moment in time when it feels like I am just now getting to the good stuff. So, be sure to stay tuned for more!