Improvisation: How to train your ears and learn to improvise

Start Improvising Today: 10 Mini-Challenges To Try

by Sabrina Peña Young | Jul 4, 2016 | Improvisation

Improvisation isn’t magic: it’s a skill you can learn. Surprise! Challenges can actually set you free. These 10 challenges will start you on your journey.

The Jazz Ear Startup Guide: Five Master Tools

by Christopher Sutton | May 5, 2016 | Jazz, Improvisation, Solfa

Discover the five master tools used by expert jazz improvisers and the easy steps you can take to develop them for your own jazz ear.

Can Musical Improvisation (and Singing) really be FUN!?

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 4, 2016 | Improvisation, Interviews

Musical improvisation and singing are two very intimidating areas for most musicians. So is there really a way to combine them which is fun? We find out.

Game Your Way to Impressive Improvising (Interview)

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 28, 2016 | Improvisation, Interviews

Improvisation should be fun, so what better way to learn than through games. Jeffrey Agrell has created over 500 musical improvisation games.

12 Ways to be a Better Improviser

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 17, 2016 | Improvisation, Audiation, Music Theory

Improvisation is a fun musical activity but it can be challenging to learn. Here are twelve effective ways you can learn to improvise music yourself.

5 Steps to Piano Improvisation

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 10, 2016 | Keyboard, Improvisation, Melodies

There is no longer a reason to be intimidated by piano improvisation! Follow these 5 steps to make real progress and enjoy your new improvisation skills.

Tonic: a Game for Inspired Improvisation (interview)

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 29, 2016 | Improvisation, Interviews

An interview with the creator of Tonic, a game that helps musicians improvise in a fun imaginative way. Perfect for instrumentalists new to improvisation

Twelve Tips for Learning to Improvise Music

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 3, 2016 | Improvisation, Music Theory, Tempo

Struggling with improvising music? Don’t miss these 12 tips for musicians of all levels of improvisation, and start your journey to musical freedom today.

How to Improvise Jazz on Saxophone in 5 Steps

by James Stinton | Jan 28, 2016 | Jazz, Improvisation

Improvising jazz on saxophone is an exciting skill to learn but it can be challenging. Here’s an easy 5-step process you can follow to get good fast.

How to Improvise on Piano

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 27, 2016 | Keyboard, Improvisation, Melodies

How to improvise on piano in 5 easy steps! With links to further resources – books, websites and videos there is something for all levels of pianist.

How to Improvise Blues on Saxophone in 6 Steps

by James Stinton | Jan 21, 2016 | Improvisation

Love the blues and always wished you could play blues solos on your sax? This short summary guide is going to quickly get you up to speed in 6 simple steps.