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Relative Key Connections

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this lesson we bring together all of the core improvisation concepts covered so far in the Autumn Leaves improvisation course.

Minor 251 Lines

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this jazz piano improvisation lesson, we explore three minor 2-5-1 licks that can be used over the 251 in G minor in Autumn Leaves.

Major 251 Lines

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

These 251s consolidate all of the previous concepts: chord tones, enclosures, approach patterns, arpeggios, & landing zone resolution phrases.

Landing Zone Phrases

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this lesson, we explore landing zone resolution phrases that can be used on the major and minor 2-5-1 progressions in ‘Autumn Leaves’.

Arpeggio Connectors

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this lesson we explore how to create longer improvised lines and phrases using arpeggio connectors and chord tone based material.

Non-Symmetrical Enclosures

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this lesson we explore non-symmetrical enclosures and how they can be used to connect our melodies to the underlying harmony.

Enclosures & Chord Tones

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

If your improvised lines feel disconnected from the chord changes, the issue not the scales you are using, but where your phrases resolve.

‘Autumn Leaves’ Rootless Voicings

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

Before exploring enclosures, chord tones, arpeggios, licks, and lines, it’s vital to first memorize the melody, harmony, and form of the tune.

‘Autumn Leaves’ Improvisation

June 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment

Learn to improvise over “Autumn Leaves” with step-by-step lessons on enclosures, arpeggio patterns, major and minor 2-5-1 lines, and melodic solo development.

B Section Improv Ideas

March 1, 2026 By Leave a Comment

In this lesson we explore improvisation principles and techniques over the B section of the jazz standard “The Nearness Of You”.

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