Jazz Improvisation Lessons

I teach those wanting to explore and develop their musical concept in a spontaneous improvisation context. This can encompass playing on tunes as well as free improvisation. Saxophone, clarinet, and electric bass players I can teach from the very beginning; all other instruments you will have to have a working knowledge of your instrument. No experience with improvising or jazz is necessary: only a desire to stretch out! 

Lessons incorporate topics like harmony, melody, ear training, theory, physical awareness, repertoire, and studying the recorded history of jazz and improvisation,  but ultimately everything comes down to feeling and my doing what I can to get my students to more deeply express themselves through their instruments!

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