In this lesson I talk in more depth about creating lines with  two major triads a whole step apart.  I include a pdf with 10 sample lines of 2×2 note grouping of the triads. I talk about how to practice these and also about 4 different chords these can be used over. I demonstrate all Read More…

In this lesson I talk about using triad pairs on a minor sound.  My favorite triad pairs to use on a minor sound are two minor triads based off the root and the 2nd.  By using these in an assortment of ways you can create interesting and fresh lines that highlight a different type of Read More…

Here is another lesson for those of you who have been practicing your triads and have them mastered.  This is a great next step in your jazz improvisation journey.  In this lesson we take your knowledge of triads and  your knowledge or your major scales and we put those two elements together.  I show you Read More…

In this lesson I teach you how to create your own lines over a II-V-I progression using triad pairs.  The focus of this lesson is on creating lines that are new, fresh and exciting for you.  Playing and improvising while using triad pairs gives you a hipper and more modern sound.  I give you a Read More…

In this lesson we add 1/2 step approaches to some of our dominant triad pairs. This is a great lesson if you have been working on triad pairs and want to take your lines to the next level.  It adds an element to the line that make them less cliche and more hip without too Read More…

This is a great beginning lesson on using triad pairs to improvise. i talk about what triad pairs are and how to practice and use them over a 12 bar blues. Included in this lesson is a written 3 chorus solo on a C blues utilizing 2 different triad pairs. I talk about how to Read More…