Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards, Technique

Most Beginners Skip This — Don’t Be One of Them

This is the jazz lesson every beginner should start with. You’ll learn how to turn simple chords, arpeggios, and scale fragments into real solos using a clear practice loop. Perfect for building a rock-solid foundation — with deep insights for intermediates too.

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  • Learn Jazz By Learning Tunes –  Start with melody, chords, and listening — not theory.

  • The Practice Loop That Works –  Melody → exercise → apply → add rhythm. Repeat and grow.

  • Turn Exercises Into Real Solos –  Use arpeggios, scale shapes, and chord tones to build real music.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
+ all released lesson manual material are available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The Lesson I Wish I Had First
01:17 Listen To And Play jazz Tunes
01:48 The First Solo Step – Chords
02:58 No jazz Without Rhythm
04:45 IMPORTANT – Chord Tone Solos
05:49 Add Scales
06:22 3 Great Scale Exercises
07:48 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona