Studio Membership
$49.99/Month (coming May 2026)
Every month
Get a one-on-one evaluation training session followed by a training roadmap, including resources from our library and/or new resources weekly to fit your needs.
Weekly calls (launches May 2026)
Hundreds of PDFs and backing tracks
Improv Insight Newsletter
15 minute warm ups
mp3 backing tracks (coming soon)
Stay consistent and accountable with an online community.
Learn exactly what to fix and how to fix it.
✅ Best for Intermediate Improvisers who:
👉 Don’t know what to fix their issues
👉 Want personalized feedback and clear direction
👉 Need the right system and environment to improve
👉 Are ready to stay consistent and take it seriously
So You Always Know Exactly What to Practice
Do you struggle with what to practice, in what order, or how much is enough?
The Studio Membership at the Jazz Improv Institute exists to solve one clear problem:
How to practice jazz improvisation efficiently — in just 15 minutes a day — and still make real musical progress.
No overwhelm. No guessing. No wasted practice time.
This Membership Is For You If…
You love jazz, but feel scattered in your practice
You don’t want another massive course you’ll never finish
You want daily structure, not pressure
You’re a busy adult musician who wants consistent progress
You learn best by playing, not watching endless videos
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should practice… I just don’t know what to work on,” you’re in the right place.
What You Get Inside the Studio Membership
Every weekday, you’ll receive a focused, playable jazz practice assignment, including:
Daily jazz lick or concept
Backing tracks so you can apply it immediately
Audio coaching explaining what to listen for
Practice-ready music — no setup required
Plus:
Weekly virtual check-ins for accountability
Full access to the Jazz Improv Institute PDF & backing track library (updated weekly)
Improv Insight newsletter with practical jazz ideas
A private practice community where you can:
Post videos of your playing
Tag moderators for feedback
Share what you’re working on
Learn from other dedicated players
How It Works (Simple by Design)
Open the app
See exactly what to practice that day
Play the lick over the backing track
Post your video (optional, encouraged)
Get feedback and keep moving forward
That’s it.
Decision fatigue is over.
You never have to ask, “What should I practice today?” again.
Why This Works (When Other Methods Don’t)
At the Jazz Improv Institute, we believe:
Short, consistent daily practice beats long, irregular sessions every time.
This is micro-learning for jazz musicians.
No binge-watching
No cramming
No guilt if you miss a day
If you’re busy, you simply catch up when you can. The material is always there, waiting for you.
This is the opposite of overwhelm.
A True Community of Jazz Learners
This isn’t just content — it’s a living studio.
You’ll be encouraged to:
Share progress
Ask questions
Learn by listening to others
Stay motivated through weekly emails
Jazz is a language — and languages are learned best together.
Join the Studio Membership
$49.99/month
Cancel anytime and you will have access to the group until the end of the month.
A clear plan.
Daily guidance.
Real progress — even with just 15 minutes a day.
Join the Studio Membership today!
Ready to sound more authentic, play better, and learn how to improvise?
Join the Jazz Improv Institute!
FAQs
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Not at all. All daily tips are accessible to all levels, including beginners.
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Once you sign up, you will create an account with Kajabi. You can access the community through the app or website. Once inside, you will have access to the daily coaching as well as the full library of PDFs and backing tracks.
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Yes! This website is built for use by individuals or in studio teaching environments.
Join Today. Start Sounding Better Tomorrow.
Whether you’re a jazz student, a classical player crossing over, or a working educator—your improvisation matters.
Don’t leave it to guesswork. Start using the tools that actually build good solos.
Studio Membership
$49.99/Month
Every month
Join our online community for daily licks inspired by the 15 Minute Practice System. Also includes full access to the PDF and video based library.
Daily tips Monday - Friday
Daily micro-learning (1 - 2 minute exercises)
Hundreds of PDFs and backing tracks
Improv Insight Newsletter
Weekly calls (launches Feb 2026)
Daily practice inspiration
Meet the Creator: Shannon Gunn
Hi, I’m Shannon. I’ve been a professional jazz trombone player for over 15 years, with performance credits including:
The Kennedy Center
DC Jazz Festival
Teaching jazz at the college level for 4 years
After coaching hundreds of students, I kept hearing the same thing:
“What can I play over a ii V7?”
“What should I play over a V7?”
“What are some ideas over a minor ii7(b5) V7(b9) i?”
So I built a resource for all improvisers—from the ground up.
I am endorsed by Conn Selmer and play a Bach 16M New York Model. I play on a Greg Black mouthpiece.
