Improvisation can feel overwhelming, even when you’re technically playing the “right” notes. One concept I’ve been using in my own practice and with students is called “anchor phrases.”
It’s a fun, manageable, and creative way to blend the language of jazz improvisation into your own playing.
When we practice improvisation, it can be easy to get caught up chasing new things.
- New scales.
- New licks.
- New chord substitutions.
Those things can be great, but in that quest, it can be easy to overlook one of the most powerful tools we have as improvisers: The melody.
The melody is t...
This week’s video is a continuation of a lesson I really enjoyed making—and one that seemed to resonate with a lot of players: 10 Must-Know Jazz Licks. This is Volume 2, and the goal is the same—give you clear, usable ideas that translate directly to the piano.
Each lick in this lesson is short ...
In this video, I break the blues down into ten focused levels that will help you gain a deeper understanding of the form. Let's dig in!
