Improvising over Jazz Standards
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Improvising over Jazz Standards
Overview of the course, importance of improvising over jazz standards, and setting goals

Module #2
Jazz Harmony 101
Understanding chord progressions, scales, and modes used in jazz standards

Module #3
Analyzing Jazz Standards
How to analyze a jazz standard, identifying chord progressions, and understanding form

Module #4
Scales and Modes for Improvisation
Introduction to scales and modes commonly used in jazz improvisation

Module #5
The II-V-I Progression
Understanding and improvising over the most common jazz progression

Module #6
Improvising with the Blues Scale
Using the blues scale to add color and emotion to your improvisations

Module #7
Improvising with the Dorian Mode
Exploring the Dorian mode and its application to jazz improvisation

Module #8
Improvising with the Mixolydian Mode
Using the Mixolydian mode to add tension and release to your improvisations

Module #9
Improvising over ii-V-I in Different Keys
Applying the ii-V-I progression to different keys and improvising over them

Module #10
Melodic Motifs and Phrasing
Developing melodic ideas and phrasing techniques for cohesive improvisations

Module #11
Improvising over Rhythm Changes
Understanding and improvising over the rhythm changes progression

Module #12
Improvising over Turnarounds
Mastering the art of improvising over turnarounds and connecting chord progressions

Module #13
Using Space and Rest in Improvisation
The art of using space and rest to add drama and tension to your improvisations

Module #14
Improvising over Ballads
Approaches to improvising over slow tempos and ballads

Module #15
Improvising over Up-Tempo Tunes
Techniques for improvising over fast tempos and upbeat jazz standards

Module #16
Transcription and Ear Training
Transcribing solos and developing your ear to improve your improvisations

Module #17
Improvising with a Metronome
Using a metronome to improve your time feel and phrasing

Module #18
Improvising with a Play-Along Track
Practicing improvisation with a play-along track

Module #19
Creating Your Own Solos
Developing your own improvisational style and creating cohesive solos

Module #20
Playing with a Rhythm Section
Tips for playing with a rhythm section and communicating through improvisation

Module #21
Improvising over Modal Tunes
Approaches to improvising over modal jazz standards

Module #22
Improvising over Altered Dominant Chords
Understanding and improvising over altered dominant chords

Module #23
Improvising over Extended Chord Progressions
Approaches to improvising over extended chord progressions

Module #24
Improvising over Standards with Unusual Changes
Mastering improvisation over jazz standards with unusual chord progressions

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Improvising over Jazz Standards career

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