This blues lick is presented in the key of C with instructions on learning it in different keys.

Learn about the new series on Easy Blues Licks.

This blues lick is presented in the key of A with instructions on learning it in different keys.

This is a bonus video in the series, The What's, When's & Why's of Tritone Subs

Learn how pentatonic scales are used in creating tritone sub passages.

This one comes to us through Stan Getz' solo on Tangerine - based on an ascending sequence.

Learn to recognize the different types of tritone substitutions in compositions.

In part 1 of the series, you'll learn what a tritone sub is and why it works.

This one comes from a Sonny Rollins solo on Almost Like Being in Love- two licks included!

Learn the most common fingering options to facilitate technique and style- plus a cool F Blues Lick!

Learn the correct hand positioning for facilitating your technique in the low register.

This lick was taken from a Scott Hamilton solo on All the Things You Are.

Learn to include overtone effects in your improvisation similar to Joe Henderson

Learn how to use the blues scale in a chord-specific manner on tunes. Play-along & PDF in the EXTRAS

This one is a Quick ii-V with a variation based on the diminished scale.

Learn the proper hand positioning for the high tones.

The phrasing demo from Quick Tunes #21. Slow and fast practice tracks included in EXTRAS folder.

Learn to solo on these classic jazz standards. You'll also learn their chordal relationship. Slow and Fast practice tracks included in the EXTRAS folder

This is the I Play-You Play portion of Quick Tunes #21. Download the EXTRAS folder for slow and fast practice tracks.

Learn to approach the changes using a combination of upper chromatic and diatonic neighbors.

You'll learn approaches to different chord tones as you prepare for upcoming advanced lessons.

Set # 2 will feature a variety of ii-V-I licks. This one incorporates a portion of the lick from #9 in a major progression.

A practice method that will have you thinking ahead with sophisticated vocabulary and lines. The chord progression from the standard, There Will Never Be Another You, is used for the exercises.

This minor pentatonic pattern is a great staple for your improvisation vocabulary.