We explore voicing options for the minor line cliché and also highlight the voice leading in the 251 progressions in D minor and F major.

When playing “In A Sentimental Mood”, we must be aware that there is a modulation when we move from the 2nd A section to the B section.

In this beginner lesson we explore the 3 different minor scales and how and why they are used in jazz harmony, and jazz improvisation.

In this tutorial we explore improvisation over “Jingle Bells” using blues scales, blues licks, and other bluesy melodic ornamentation.

In this lesson we will learn to feel a 12/8 pulse for a tune written in 4/4. This is useful when improvising in a slow blues style.

For this first lesson we will explore voicings and improv for the 1625 turnaround which is used to transition into the improvised solo.

We apply left hand voicings, 2 handed voicings, and improvise over the chord changes of “Sandu” with useful blues licks and vocabulary.

We start by outlining the basic harmony of tune and exploring different voicing options. We then accompany the tune with a Samba groove.

In this lesson we explore the B section of the tune Jingle Bells and add reharmonisations and chord substitutions to our arrangement.

In this lesson we introduce the tune Jingle Bells and explore the core pillars of the harmony before reharmonising and arranging the tune.