Approaches to Improvising

Approaches to ImprovisingHey Guys! In this tutorial I talk about a few differing approaches to improvising and give a few tips at the end on how you can best create beautiful and timeless solos. It’s a bit more of a philosophical, as opposed to practical tips, kind of tutorial, but possibly one of the most important lessons on improvising out there.

In the video I talk about using the melody as a guide, utilising your jazz theory knowledge (modes, guide tones and licks etc) and playing by ear. I also talk about a principle that I use when composing or improvising of balancing contrast and unity. If you are new to jazzpianolessons.online, don’t forget to join our mailing list and subscribe to our youtube channel for more free jazz piano lessons. Enjoy!