The End Is Here I wanted to pass along a simple idea to my students that has been really beneficial. On this blog I’ve discussed targeting ideas for a long time, but we may look at them in many ways. We might target the guide tones (thirds/sevenths of chords) as we go from bar to…
I hope this series on Improv for Beginners has been helpful to you and your students. The 3 parts in this series is obviously not the only steps necessary in introducing and teaching improvisation to a beginner. There are a number of good sources and educators that specialize in beginners. If you or your…
Welcome to the first of what will be a weekly post of improvisation tips! This week’s tip is based off of a chapter in my book, “Targeting: Improvisation with Purpose.” If you’ve ever heard someone improvise and it sounds like they’re wandering….guess what? They probably are. One of the reasons improvisers wander is because they’re…
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