In A Mellow Tone Dominant Bebop Solo Lesson

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Taking an improvisational concept from the practice room to the gig is one of the hardest things to do.  We practice a scale or concept for hours and hours,  but then when we get on the gig or big concert, it all seems to fall apart.  In this video lesson,  I show you how to Read More…

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Dominant Bebop Scale Around the Circle Lesson

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The circle of fifths is a fundamental progression that is a must for every serious jazz student to master.  In the majority of jazz standards the chords move in this circle of fifth pattern.  C,F,Bb,Eb,Ab,etc…………..  Memorizing this pattern and being able to navigate it while improvising  is one of the most important things you can Read More…

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Altered Dominant Bebop Scale-Lesson 1

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This is a video lesson on an exciting new concept that I have recently discovered.  In this lesson,  I introduce you to what I call the Altered Dominant Bebop Scale.  I have taken the Altered scale and turned it into an altered bebop scale.  It is similar in concept to the dominant bebop scale except Read More…

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Dominant Resolutions Around the Circle Lesson

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In this lesson I focus on the last 4 altered notes of a dominant chord that resolves to the tonic. I have written out seven patterns that deal with seven different resolutions of dominant chords. Each pattern is takes around the circle of fifths. These resolutions are vital to being able to play and solo Read More…

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Connecting Dominant Bebop Lines-Lesson 1

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This is a great lesson for those of you who have been working on the Major and Dominant Bebop Scale material.  One of the hardest things to get down in the study of these scales and links is connecting your lines from one chord to another. You could be sounding great playing over a C7 Read More…

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Mastering The Dominant Bebop Scale Lesson 01

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In this series of lessons I take you step by step through the process of mastering the dominant bebop scale. The dominant bebop scale is a vital ingredient to mastering the bebop style. I take you from the very beginning of learning the scales and how to practice them all the way through to adding Read More…

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Mastering The Dominant Bebop Scale Lesson 02

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In this series of lessons I take you step by step through the process of mastering the dominant bebop scale. The dominant bebop scale is a vital ingredient to mastering the bebop style. I take you from the very beginning of learning the scales and how to practice them all the way through to adding Read More…

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Mastering The Dominant Bebop Scale Lesson 03

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In this series of lessons I take you step by step through the process of mastering the dominant bebop scale. The dominant bebop scale is a vital ingredient to mastering the bebop style. I take you from the very beginning of learning the scales and how to practice them all the way through to adding Read More…

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Mastering The Dominant Bebop Scale Lesson 04

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In this series of lessons I take you step by step through the process of mastering the dominant bebop scale. The dominant bebop scale is a vital ingredient to mastering the bebop style. I take you from the very beginning of learning the scales and how to practice them all the way through to adding Read More…

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Mastering The Dominant Bebop Scale Lesson 05

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In this series of lessons I take you step by step through the process of mastering the dominant bebop scale. The dominant bebop scale is a vital ingredient to mastering the bebop style. I take you from the very beginning of learning the scales and how to practice them all the way through to adding Read More…

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