Jazz Improvisation Lessons

JAZZ IMPROVISATION LESSONS

Online JAZZ LESSONS

Welcome to the Jazz Improvisation Lessons page of Randy Hunter Jazz!

Here you'll find jazz improvisation & jazz saxophone lessons by jazz education author, professional saxophonist, & Emory University jazz saxophone instructor, Randy Hunter.

The lessons on this page are in podcast (Quicktime movie) and PDF format. Lessons are rated according to the skill level, so hopefully any purchase you make will be in line with your musical ability. Some of these lessons are sax specific, but many are suitable for different instruments. Read the lesson description carefully before purchasing.

Once a lesson is purchased, it will be sent to you in one or more zipped files via yousendit.com. This is a free service to you. You will be emailed a link where you can download the files.

LESSONS ARE USUALLY DELIVERED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE. I send the lessons personally, so in the event that I am away from home when you purchase, I may not be able to send your lesson immediately. Please do not worry, I'll get your purchase to you asap.

If you have not already done so, take advantage of the free saxophone and jazz improv lessons, jazz transcriptions, jazz etudes, scale patterns, and more on the "Free Stuff" page of www.randyhunterjazz.com and on the homepage of www.beginningsax.com. Remember also to check out my jazz etude, duet, and combo books at Randy hunter Jazz. My Beginning Sax site features an online saxophone method with podcast lessons for those interested in learning how to play the sax with a jazz focus.

Please feel free to drop me a note before or after purchasing any of the lessons on this page if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Randy Hunter
randy@randyhunterjazz.com

AVAILABLE PODCAST LESSON Series

Through the Keys, Part 3:
ii-V By Any Name: 1

This lesson identifies the naturally occurring ii-V chord sequences found in major keys. A practice routine with examples and exercises based on the chord changes to Charlie Parker's tune, "Confirmation," is provided for helping you learn to recognize and practice the ii-V combinations in all keys.

An understanding of major scales is needed to get the most from this lesson.

Includes 2 Quicktime movies & PDF lesson

Skill Level: Medium/Advanced....Price- $6.99

Through the Keys, Part 2:
ii-V-I's: The Modal View

This lesson approaches the major ii-V-I chord progression through the use of dorian, mixolydian, and major scales. Examples and exercises are provided to help you learn to play concepts, phrases, and licks over ii-V-I progressions in all keys.

An understanding of major scales is needed to get the most from this lesson.

Includes 2 Quicktime movies & PDF lesson

Skill Level: Easy/Medium............Price- $6.99

Through the Keys, Part 1:
The Circle of Fourths & Dominants

This lesson provides a method for learning the "Circle of Fourths" and for practicing concepts, phrases, and licks on dominant chords in all keys using the "Cycle of Dominants."

An understanding of major scales is needed to get the most from this lesson.

Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson

Skill Level: Medium................Price- $6.99

The Flat Nine, Part 1

The use of flat nines in resolving dominant chord harmony is addressed in this lesson. Exercises & patterns, based on the chord changes from the standard, "I Could Write a Book," are included to help expand your vocabulary to include these extensions of basic harmony.

In preparation for the lesson, it is important that you have an understanding of V-I & ii-V-I chordal movement.

Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson

Skill Level: Advanced................Price- $6.99

AVAILABLE PODCAST LESSON Series
Introduction to the Blues: How to Learn & Practice the Blues (4 Lesson Set) ....$19.95	LESSON SAMPLE
The Arpeggio Circle: Circle Patterns (2 Lesson Set) $9.95	LESSON SAMPLE
Major, Minor, Dominant: What's The Difference? Intervals- The Building Blocks of Jazz (2 Lesson Set) $9.95	LESSON SAMPLE
The Flat Nine, Part 1 Guiding the Harmony (2 Lesson Set)..... $9.95	LESSON SAMPLE
Through the Keys, Parts 1 & 2 The Circle of Fourths & Dominants & ii-V-I's: The Modal View (2 Lesson Set).....$9.95

Guiding The Harmony
This lesson explores the use of guide tones as a basis for navigating chord changes to standard tunes. Exercises & examples are based on the chord changes from the standard, "There Will Never Be Another You." Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson
Skill Level: Medium-Advanced.....Price- $6.99	LESSON SAMPLE

Major, Minor, Dominant: What's the Difference?
This lesson explores the differences between basic major, minor, & dominant chords & arpeggios. A practice method is also outlined for learning to understand these types of chords, & for playing the arpeggios. Includes Quicktime movie, PDF lesson & PDF scale sheet.
Skill Level: Easy/Medium....Price - $6.99	LESSON SAMPLE

Introduction to the Blues, Part 3
This lesson advances your blues practice to include complete 1-3-5-7-9 arpeggios. Connecting phrases through the use of changing and common tones is addressed. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Medium ......Price - $6.99	LESSON SAMPLE

Intervals- The Building Blocks of Jazz
This two-part lesson provides a practical guide to understanding the different simple intervals (intervals within one octave) and offers playing exercises for learning and internalizing them in all keys. Includes 2 Quicktime movies, PDF lesson & PDF scale sheet.
Skill Level: Easy............Price - $6.99

Introduction to the Blues, Part 1
This lesson teaches you how to figure out the chord changes and arpeggios for a basic 12-bar blues. Instruction is also provided for beginning blues improvisation practice. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Easy ..........Price - $6.99

Introduction to the Blues, Part 2
This lesson takes your blues practice to the next level by enhancing the basic chord progression with additional scales. The concept of using guide tones to further explore the harmony is also addressed. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Easy/Medium ..........Price - $6.99

Introduction to the Blues, Part 4
This lesson provides an introduction to the use of pentatonic scales in the blues. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Medium ..........Price - $6.99

Time, Tongue, & Technique
This lesson provides a systematic approach for developing your time, technique, and jazz articulation skills. A metronome is required for the exercises. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Medium ..........Price - $6.99

The Arpeggio Circle, Part 1
This lesson teaches a technique using circle patterns for practicing & internalizing the arpeggios associated with the chord changes for most standard tunes. The chord changes from the first eight-bars of the standard, "You Stepped Out of a Dream," are used as an example. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Medium ....Price - $6.99

The Arpeggio Circle, Part 2
This lesson further explores the circle pattern technique explored in Part 1. In this lesson you will learn how to practice & incorporate arpeggio inversions in your improvisation. The complete chord progression from the standard, "You Stepped Out of a Dream," is used in the exercises. Includes Quicktime movie & PDF lesson.
Skill Level: Advanced ..........Price - $6.99