Improv Loops

Course Lessons

Master improvisation in bite-sized chunks—one loop at a time.

Improvising over full standards can be intimidating—too many bars, too many changes. This course breaks it down.

We start with short, 4–8 bar loops that isolate common chord progressions found in jazz. You’ll get comfortable improvising, finding guide tones, and developing rhythmic phrasing—without the overwhelm of full tunes.

What You’ll Learn #

Tools to improvise over short progressions
Techniques for voice leading and finding common tones
Rhythmic phrasing ideas for melodic lines
Gospel, minor blues, and modern jazz vocabulary

Course Loops #

Loop 1 – Two-Chord Vamp #

A simple vamp to build phrasing, direction, and confidence.
Loop 1

Loop 2 – Gospel Blues Progression #

Focus on chord pairs, gospel flavors, and harmonic color.
Loop 2

Loop 3 – Sing a Song of Song #

Inspired by Kenny Garrett’s tune. A fun shift from E major to C major.
Loop 3

Loop 4 – Minor Blues Vamp #

Use minor blues scale, chord tones, and motivic ideas.
Loop 4

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