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Don’t just comp but create a counterpoint with chords.
You’ll learn:
* Chord inversion system with string groupings
* To prevent yourself from overplaying
* To create counter point behind a soloist
Did you ever wonder what is the best way study and learn a standard? Here is a clear to the point explanation.
You’ll learn:
* Where to start? Learning melody and chords
* How to begin and end a standard
* To improvise over the song’s changes
Popular substitutions techniques organized in diminished intervals. They all sound different but easier to understand hear than you think.
You’ll learn:
* All 3 substitutions possibilities for regular II-V-I
* How to substitute dominants while doing minor conversion
* How diminished interval dominants have shared chord tones
Backdoor dominant is a widely used substitutions that color your lines. It is a nice to have tool in your improv library.
You’ll learn:
* The logic of Back Door Dominant
* How to use this technique and be melodic at the same time
* Where backdoor dominant fits best in chord progressions
Tritone subs are a go-to move for pros — and surprisingly easy to apply. This video walks you through the theory, examples, and sound of this jazz classic.
You’ll learn:
* What a tritone substitution is and why it sounds cool
* How to use it over dominant chords in real tunes
* Voicing and line examples for instant use
Whether you play horn, piano, or guitar — phrasing is everything. This video covers two timeless horn-inspired techniques to shape better, more natural jazz lines.
You’ll learn:
* Two timeless horn-style phrasing concepts
* How to breathe space and shape into your solos
* Phrasing tips that work on all instruments
If your solos are sounding repetitive or bland, this tip is for you. Learn how to use colorful notes and phrasing tweaks that breathe life into every chorus.
You’ll learn:
* Simple note choices that instantly add “color” to your lines
* Phrasing techniques to make licks more musical
* How to avoid common repetitive patterns
Want to add unexpected color to your lines? Diatonic substitutions offer a simple way to create harmonic movement and surprise — without overcomplicating your solos.
You’ll learn:
* What diatonic substitution is and how it works
* How to spice up boring changes without going outside
* Practice tips to internalize substitutions in solos
Learn how to unlock expressive solos by combining chord tones and chromaticism. This lesson walks through practical strategies that bring your improvisation to life — even over basic changes.
You’ll learn:
* How to build solos using chord tones for strong melodic structure
* Where and how to apply chromatic notes for tension and release
* Real-world examples over common jazz progressions