New Lessons!
You'll find my newest lessons in this collection. As other new releases are published, I'll migrate these into their respective categories. Look for the EXTRAS and PDF files for each lesson at the end of this category.
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Rhythm Changes - Triads to Tritone Subs - Lesson 2: The 7ths
Add the 7ths to your Rhythm Changes practice with this new exercise.
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Great Jazz Sax Blues Motif ala Joe Henderson from The Sidewinder
This motif is from my YouTube series, but I thought you would enjoy it here as well!
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Rhythm Changes - Triads to Tritone Subs - Lesson 1: Triads
Begin your practice by working exclusively on the triad based arpeggios and pentatonic scales.
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Rhythm Changes - Triads to Tritone Subs Introduction
Embark on a step-by-step journey as you develop our improv skills on this classic chord progression.
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Licks & Language on Solar
Learn how to practice vocabulary licks on the Miles Davis tune, Solar. Play-alongs in EXTRAS folder.
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Rhythm Changes Etude 1
The first of 4 progressive etudes based on the well-known Rhythm Changes chord progression.
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Rhythm Changes Etude 2
This one adds the 7's & 9's to the arpeggios and includes 7th's with the pentatonics on the bridge.
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Rhythm Changes Etude 3
This one incorporates b9's on the A section and bebop scale passing tones on the bridge.
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Rhythm Changes Etude #4
This one incorporates Bebop Scale passing tones and chromatic neighbors.
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Basic Saxophone Troubleshooting
Learn to recognize, prevent, and temporarily fix some of the most common issues with your sax.
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Vocabulary, Licks, & Language, Set 2, Lick #13
This one incorporates two cells from my lesson, Minor Chord Essentials; 3 Must-Know Patterns.
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Vocabulary, Licks, & Language, Set 2, Lick #12
This one introduces the use of an augmented arpeggio on the dominant chord.
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Vocabulary, Licks, & Language, Set 2, Lick #11
This ii-V-I was inspired by a Gene Ammons lick on Autumn Leaves.
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Minor Chord Essentials! 3 "Must-Know" Patterns
3- Must-Know patterns based on the minor 7 arpeggio, Dorian Scale, and Pentatonic Scale.
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Transcribe This Lick Round 2! - Lick #4
This lick comes to us by way of Joe Henderson's solo on Recorda Me.
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Easy Blues Lick #9 - G Blues Lick
This one is a G Blues Lick with a simplified variation that really swings!
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Major Chord Essentials-Patterns to Solos
Learn to incorporate the 3 Must-Know Patterns in your solos. Remember to download the EXTRAS!
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Enclosures, Enclosures, Enclosures! #4 The Wrap-Around Enclosure
This one was inspired by a Dexter Gordon lick and features a wrap-around enclosure (my term)
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Transcribe This Lick Round 2! - Lick #3
This one features a minor lick courtesy Dexter Gordon from his solo on Cheesecake.
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Major Chord Essentials; 3 Must-Know Patterns
These 3 patterns combine major scale & arpeggios to create beautiful lines with lots of applications
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Easy Blues Lick #8
This one incorporates the flat 5 pulling both toward the 5th and the 4th in a fun turn.
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Vocabulary, Licks, & Language, Set 2, Lick #10
This one features a tritone substitution and a progressive enclosure.
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Transcribe This Lick Round 2! - Lick #2
This lick is an excellent addition to your motif vocabulary. A Bebop variation is included.
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Quick Tunes #24 - Just Friends - Phrasing Demo
The phrasing demo uses the fast I Play-You Play track. Fast & slow tracks are included in the EXTRAS