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We currently have the Blues and the 9-1 Improv Tracks with their 6+ hours of videos available. You can take a look at the sample blues lesson I10 and the sample improv lesson I215. Watch a video, take a lesson, learn some Blues, learn to improvise, enjoy yourself. Each lesson takes some serious practice, but work your way down the list and you will become proficient at sitting at the piano and making some nice music.
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Overview: Summary of all of the 9-1 Improvisation LessonsAn in-depth summary of all of the techniques taught in the 9-1 Improvisation lessons, advanced beginner, intermediate, and expert.

i215: 9-1 Improvisation9-1 improvisation. Apply this effective linear formation through the chord tones of the 3 major7th chords. Work through slowly to see your options.
i216: 9-1 improvisation applied to 6 major7 keys.9-1 improvisation applied to 6 major7 keys. Work through the 3 steps of application with special attention on connecting the chords.
i217: 9-1 improvisation work through 9 keys.9-1 improvisation work through 9 keys. Apply with the the 3 steps of application. Keep tempo slow to see your ideas as you create moving lines through the keys.
i214: 9-1 solo through the major 7ths all keys.9-1 solo through the major 7ths all keys. Keep iseas fresh and new with lots of turns to add interest to this. Step #2 and #3 should be ultimate goal to achieve great connecting quality in your lines.
i219: b9-1 solo on the minor 7thb5 chord types.b9-1 solo on the minor 7thb5 chord types. Work a lot on step #2 and #3. Keep solo a lot on maj7 min7 dom7 with the 9-1. Use lots of turns to add interest to this line development exercise.
i224: 9-1 solo through the 1625 progression9-1 solo through the 1625 progression use lots of turns trying to connect the chords as smoothly and quickly as possible.
i225: 9-1 applied to GIANT STEPS (3) keys.9-1 applied to GIANT STEPS (3) keys. Work through this as musically as you can. Use lots of turns and leaps to add interest to the line. Very valuable part of our lesson.
i227: 9-1 improvisation solo through 6 keys of GIANT STEPS.9-1 improvisation solo through 6 keys of GIANT STEPS. Use a variety of turns to add interest in your solo line. Keep tempo slow to see lots of options.
i228: Giant Steps with 9-1 applied through 9 keys.Giant Steps with 9-1 applied through 9 keys. Go slow and view all the options. Use lots of turns in the right hand to add interest.
i229: Solo on GIANT STEPS with 9-1 technique.Solo on GIANT STEPS with 9-1 technique. Keep tempo slow to see your options here. Work through the 9 keys connecting the chords smoothly
i230: Giant Steps apply the 9-1 to the keys #10-#12.Giant Steps apply the 9-1 to the keys #10-#12. Go slow to see all the options you have. Keep the line continuing through the chords as they appear.
i231: GIANT STEPS solo using 9-1 through all 12 keys.GIANT STEPS solo using 9-1 through all 12 keys. Keep tempo very slow and keep lines connecting between chords smoothly. Leaps and lots of turns will add a lot of interest to this effective improvisation concept.
i240: 9-3 soloing through all keys and chord types.9-3 soloing through all keys and chord types. Use this very slowly step #2 and #3 mainly focus on and try to use it with the 9-1 as well. Lots of turns and leaps will add lots of interest in your lines.
i242: Solo using the 9-3 also the 9-1 on the 1 6 2 5 progression.Solo using the 9-3 also the 9-1 on the 1 6 2 5 progression. Keep ideas connecting smoothly and let your ears guide you around with this. Lots of turns and leaps will add interest.
i241: 9-3 improvisation technique applied on GIANT STEPS all 12 keys.9-3 improvisation technique applied on GIANT STEPS all 12 keys. Walk through with this effective solo concept using lots of turns and leaps to add interest.
i255: 4-3 soloing through all keys and all chord types.4-3 soloing through all keys and all chord types. Add this one to the 9-1 and 9-3 material. Keep tempo very slow and lots of turns and leaps will add melodic interest to this topic.
i259: 4-3 solo through the 1625 progression now using it with the 9-1 and 9-3.4-3 solo through the 1625 progression now using it with the 9-1 and 9-3. Keep tempo slow to see your options and lots of leaps and turns will add interest to your lines.
i257: Rhythm Changes using the 9-1 9-3 and now 4-3.Rhythm Changes using the 9-1 9-3 and now 4-3. Go slow and let your ears guide you around using all these musically through the 12 keys. Lots of turns and leaps will add interest in your line development.
i268: 4-5 improvisation focus now applied to all keys and chord types4-5 improvisation focus now applied to all keys and chord types with special focus on the step #2 and #3 GO SLOW AND LOTS OF TURNS.
i269: 4-5 soloing on GIANT STEPS with lots of turns and leaps applied.4-5 soloing on GIANT STEPS with lots of turns and leaps applied. Use these with the 9-1 9-3 and 4-3 as well. Keep tempo very slow to see your vast options you have available to you.
i280: 6-5 improvisational technique applied to all keys and all chord types6-5 improvisational technique applied to all keys and all chord types with special focus on step #2 and #3. Work this in with 9-1 9-3 4-3 4-5 as well to keep possibilities vast!!!
i281: 6-5 improvisation through GIANT STEPS all 12 keys.6-5 improvisation through GIANT STEPS all 12 keys. Work on connecting the line melodically. Keep tempo very slow to see many options you now have. Use this with 9-1 9-3 4-3 4-5
i291: 6-7 improvisation work this through all keys and chord types.6-7 improvisation work this through all keys and chord types. Work it in with the 9-1 9-3 4-3 4-5 6-5. View them separately also as passing tone 3 note clusters. Keep tempo very slow to see more options.
i293: Solo on Rhythm Changes using 9-1 to 6-7 ideas.Solo on Rhythm Changes using 9-1 to 6-7 ideas. Lots of turns and leaps with your lines will add a lot of interest to them. Keep tempo slow and be sure to use a variety.
i295: Solo on Woodyn You with the 9-1 to 6-7 material.Solo on Woodyn You with the 9-1 to 6-7 material. Keep tempo very slow here as you solo through this demanding progression. Let ears guide your ideas around.