I offer dedicated jazz and improvisation lessons for musicians who want to develop confidence, creativity, and fluency in their playing. These sessions explore jazz theory in a practical, accessible way, helping students understand how harmony works and how to apply it musically.
We work on learning licks and solo techniques, developing a strong sense of phrasing, and building the skills needed to improvise with confidence rather than guesswork.
Lessons cover both basic and advanced chord progressions, with a strong focus on learning how to hear the changes as you play. I guide students through choosing appropriate scales, modes, and approaches for different harmonic situations, helping improvisation feel logical, expressive, and personal. As understanding deepens, we connect theory directly to real musical situations so it becomes second nature rather than abstract information.
We also work with standard jazz charts, learning how to interpret lead sheets, navigate form, and perform in a range of jazz styles; from swing and bebop to ballads and more contemporary feels. Alongside this, I help students develop their tone, time feel, and the stylistic ornamentation commonly used within jazz bands.
Whether your goal is to solo more confidently, play in ensembles, or simply enjoy the freedom of improvisation, these lessons are designed to support your growth while keeping the process engaging, inspiring, and fun.