Crazy Easy Weird (Modal) Improv Trick
Modal improvisation sounds scary and hard. Though it’s loved by monsters like John Coltrane and Steve Vai, modal improv can be very easy, fun and beautiful.
10 Inspiring Quotes about Musical Improvisation
You don’t have to be a musical whiz to be good at improvisation. You just need to practice. Here’s what some of music’s biggest names have to say about it.
Improve Your Improv: Listen to the Rhythm Section, with Stefan Hall
Beginning improvisers often lose their way in the form. Stefan Hall shares his teaching about listening to the rhythm section to keep your solo on track.
Learning Jazz Improvisation, with Bob Habersat and Paul Levy
Learning jazz improvisation can be overwhelming. For great results, break it down into manageable chunks with these new online resources over at The Shed.
They Carved Their Names in Rock: 5 Giants of Rock Improvisation
Looking for your own sound? Listen to these five rock improvisation giants and practice what you hear. You will absorb their greatness and make it your own.
Rock Improvisation Techniques
Rooted in the blues, the language of rock improvisation includes several important scales, licks, expressive techniques, and an unmistakable showmanship.
Six Giants of Jazz Improvisation
Learn from the Jazz Giants: each one leaves behind titanic musical gifts for you to listen, transcribe, practice, and make a part of your own improvisation.
Jazz Improvisation Evolution: A history of jazz by ear
Listen to how jazz improvisation has evolved in each of the major eras of the history of jazz, from the start through bebop, fusion, free jazz and today.
How to make improvisation easier by limiting yourself
Improvising music can feel like you’re trapped in set patterns or overwhelmed by choice. Here’s how the perfect middle ground can make improvisation easy.
Jazz Improvisation: Four Essential Techniques
Much of the elaborate art of jazz can be classified by basic approaches. Let’s see how we can be inspired by the masters to create transcendent solos.
5 Improvisation Insights from Jeffrey Agrell
Improvisation doesn’t have to be hard – it can be a game! Get tips on starting from Jeffrey Agrell, author of 7 improvisation books and dozens of articles.
Introduction to Improvisation
Improvisation is an exciting skill across world musical traditions. Deepen your understanding of improv by exploring various Western and Indian traditions.
