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41. Bluesette Guide Tones: Hearing the Harmony in 3s download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/bluesette-guide-tones
40. A Simple Enclosure Lick Over the Minor ii Chord (in All 12 Keys) download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/ii-v7-enclosure-lick
39. How to Use Confirmation Guide Tones as Long Tones: A Simple Jazz Warmup Routine for Busy Players download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/confirmation-guide-tones
38. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 4 - Day 24 - Confirmation Sequence download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-4-day-24-confirmation-sequence
37. Gb Blues Chord Chart + Backing Track (Free Download!) (Copy); original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/gb-blues-backing-track-and-chord-sheet-yj95b-589hz-yc89a-t2cfe
36. Db Blues Chord Chart + Backing Track (Free Download!); original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/db-blues-backing-track-and-chord-sheet-yj95b-589hz-yc89a
35. Ab Blues Chord Chart + Backing Track (Free download!); original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/ab-blues-backing-track-and-chord-sheet-yj95b-589hz
34. Eb Blues Chord Chart + Backing Track (Free Download!); original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/eb-blues-backing-track-and-chord-sheet-yj95b
33. Bb Blues Chord Chart download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/bb-blues-backing-track-and-chord-sheet
32. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 2 - Day 9 - Add b3 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-2-day-9-add-b3
31. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 1 - Day 7 - Incorporate the b5 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-1-day-7-add-b5
30. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 1 - Day 6 - Extending the line download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-1-day-6
29. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 1 - Day 5 - Add an Arpeggio download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-1-day-5-add-an-arpeggio
28. How To Build Bebop Lines - Level 1 - Day 4 - Down up Down download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/building-bebop-lines-level-1-day-4-down-up-down
27. Cherokee Chord Chart and Backing Track download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/cherokee-chord-chart-and-backing-track
26. Blue Monk Chord Chart download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/blue-monk-chords
25. 10 Jazz Licks That Fit Any Tune (Free eBook): https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/10-jazz-licks-that-fit-any-tune
24. Autumn Leaves Backing Track: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/autumn-leaves-backing-track
23. Honeysuckle Rose Chord Chart download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/honeysuckle-rose-backing-track
22. Harmonic Analysis of Autumn Leaves download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/harmonic-analysis-of-autumn-leaves
21. Overtone Series for Trombone download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/overtone-series-for-trombone
22. Harmonic Minors (One Octave) download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/harmonic-minors-one-octave
23. Cry Me a River Lick in 12 Keys download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/cry-me-a-river-lick-in-12-keys
24. Tenor Madness Chords (Simple Changes) download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/tenor-madness-simple-chord-changes
25. Major Pentatonic Scale in 12 Keys - 1 Octave download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/major-pentatonic-scale-in-12-keys-1-octave
24. Laura Vocab #1 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/laura-vocab-1
23. How to Play Sonnymoon for Two: Part 3, Bass Line download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/zxceu0dw05dk35r8y8k3hyceym39si
22. How to Play Sonnymoon for Two: Part 2, Guide Tones download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/how-to-play-sonnymoon-for-two-part-2-guide-tones
21. How to Play Sonnymoon for Two: Part 1, Arpeggios download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/how-to-play-sonnymoon-for-two-part-1-arpeggios
20. Minor Vocab #1 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/minor-vocab-1-1
19. Minor Pentatonic Exercise #1 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/minor-pentatonic-exercise-1
18. Blue Monk Walking Bass Line (simple changes) download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/blue-monk-bass-line-simple-changes
17. Long Tones #2 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/long-tones-2
16. Long Tones #1 download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/long-tones-1
15. Double Tongue Warm Up for Brass download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/double-tongue-warm-up-for-brass
14. ii7(b5) V7(b9) (Two Five in Minor) download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/2-5-1-in-minor
13. Bebop mixolydian download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/bebop-mixolydian
12. ii V7 I Major Exercise download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/ii-v7-i-major-exercise
11. Honeysuckle Rose Vocab; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/honeysuckle-rose-vocab-1
10. Chords Warm Up; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/chords-warm-up
9. Remington Warm Up; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/remington-warm-up
8. Smear Warm up for increasing range download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/smear-warm-up-for-increasing-range
7. Air Flow Warm Up download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/air-flow-warmup
6. Major Scale Workout download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/major-scale-workout-in-12-keys
5. Minor Pentatonic Scale in 12 Keys - 1 Octave download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/minor-pentatonic-scale-in-12-keys-1-octave-pdf-download
4. Sonnymoon for Two Chord Chart download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/sonnymoon-for-two-chords-simple-changes
4. Sonnymoon for Two Rhythm Chart download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/sonnymoon-for-two-rhythm-chart
3. Sonnymoon for Two Arpeggios download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/sonnymoon-for-two-arpeggios
2. Sonnymoon for Two Guide tones download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/sonnymoon-for-two-guide-tones
Sonnymoon for Two Bass Line download; original post: https://www.jazzimprov.net/blog/qfwnoamuuw9a0hapwpspt3he20k5we
Are you an adult learner looking to finally jam with others… but also want guidance, feedback, and to get better and grow?
Or a student on break who’s tired of playing alone and wants to actually learn how to improvise?
Are you a classical player who wants to learn to play jazz and improvise?
Are you an adult learner looking to finally jam with others… but also want guidance, feedback, and to get better and grow?
Location & Schedule
In-Person in Falls Church + Online Access
In person jazz combos meet at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA — weekly, in person, with flexible scheduling.
Schedule
Saturdays 11 AM – 1 PM
Ongoing enrollment—spots open up each month
Group coaching & playing sessions
A supportive community
Structured learning (scales, tunes, voicings, jazz theory, warmups, etc.)
Personalized guidance to reach your musical goals
What You’ll Get
Online access to lessons, PDFs, and resources
Opportunity to perform and showcase your progress
A fun, welcoming, no-judgment zone!
Adult jazz lovers just getting started
Classical musicians looking to cross over
Students wanting to learn how to improvise in a structured setting
Who Is This For?
Hobbyists who want to get serious
Big band musicians who want to be able to take solos with confidence
Anyone who wants to jam with guidance!
$240/month (includes all in-person and online learning (student discount available)
Month-to-month enrollment — no long-term commitment
Cost & Commitment
One flat fee — no refunds or prorates
Holiday breaks observed and prorated
Come build your chops AND your confidence.
This isn’t just a jam — it’s a jazz learning experience with coaching, curriculum, and community. Spots fill quickly — message now to claim yours!LET’S CONNECT
Jazz Improv Institute
Mentoring Program
This is a comprehensive 12-month in-depth program for serious musicians ready to elevate their jazz improvisation. This program requires an interview and is best suited for a musician who has formal training up through Level 6, is looking to expand their gigs and opportunities, and has the capacity to put time into their craft.
The $3500 for 12 months includes weekly group calls, in person group lessons (if applicable), a free zoom kit (audio interface, mic, headphones) mailed directly to your door, and access to the online portal with lessons and curriculum.
Weekly Group Coaching Calls
Get real-time feedback and guidance.
Weekly Playing Feedback
& Evaluation
Submit recordings and receive direct insights.
Asynchronous learning
Music Industry Training
Learn about royalties, music business essentials, and a step-by-step process for elevating your jazz career. Note: being a musician is hard work!
PLUS: Full Access to Our Online Learning Portal
Packed with courses, exercises, and exclusive resources.
Personalized Evaluation
of Your Playing
Identify strengths and areas for growth
Resources
Get tailored exercises to improve specific weaknesses.
Jazz Arranging
Learn how to write killer arrangements for live and recorded performance.
PLUS: Weekly In-Person
Jazz Classes
For those in the Northern Virginia area, you will have access to group lessons on Saturdays at Crescendo Studios, Falls Church, VA.
PLUS: Downloadable
PDFs for Practice
Includes Tunes, Scales, Jazz Theory Exercises, Vocabulary, and Warm-Ups.
Goal-Setting Process
You will define clear objectives
for your musical journey.
Guided Transcriptions
Learn transcription based on skill level: start with guidance, progress to published transcriptions, and eventually learn how to transcribe on your own.
Jazz Producing
Learn how to set up your own recording sessions, basic live acoustic mixing, and basic sound design for live swing music (rock or funk based grooves may require additional resources in terms of plugins and software).
PLUS: A Supportive
Learning Community
Monthly live Q&A sessions and progress tracking features.
Choose our Jazz Improv
Institute Workshop for just $240 per month
The $240/month membership includes full access to the online portal at no additional cost. Pay up front at the beginning of the month.
Weekly In-Person Jazz Classes
Saturdays at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA
Full Access to Our Online Learning Portal
Packed with courses, exercises, and exclusive resources.
Why Choose the Jazz
Improv Institute?
Hybrid Learning
A perfect blend of live instruction and self-paced online courses
Practical Resources
Play-along tunes, structured warm-ups, and improvisation
Personalized Guidance
Learn directly from experienced jazz educators
Built for All Instruments
Improvisation lessons apply to all musicians
Jazz Improv Institute
Certification Program
The Jazz Improv Institute offers an 8-Level Certification Program mapped to a college-level curriculum. There is nothing else out there that compares and is targeted to adult learners, music educators, and classical converts.
Complete an online course and pass the assessments to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Progress through the 8 levels to track and validate your jazz improvisation skills. Each level requires a certain amount and level of transcription and performance.
Gain structured guidance to achieve professional-level playing ability.
Pricing
$3500
Mentoring Program
Weekly group calls, playing evaluations, goal-setting, transcriptions & mentorship
Price: $3,500 for 12 months
$240/mo
Jazz Improv Institute Workshop
Weekly in-person classes + full online access + monthly live Q & A
Price: $240/mo
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Today & Start Improvising!
Don’t miss out on the chance to grow as a jazz musician. Whether you’re a beginner, music educator, or a classical musician making the switch, JII is the perfect place to start.
High School Students Only: We will be launching the JII Jazz Honors Ensemble!
