Jazz Improvisation Basics

          Module 1: Jazz Foundations

Section 1: Introduction to Jazz  
- Lesson 1: What is Jazz?  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Jazz?  
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Jazz  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Characteristics of Jazz  

Section 2: Jazz History Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Jazz Legends  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Jazz Legends  
- Lesson 2: Historical Influences in Jazz  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Historical Influences in Jazz  

Section 3: Basic Music Theory for Jazz  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Scales and Modes  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Scales and Modes  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Chord Progressions  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Chord Progressions  

Section 4: Swing Rhythms and Timing  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Swing Rhythms  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Swing Rhythms  
- Lesson 2: Counting and Timing in Jazz  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Counting and Timing in Jazz  

Section 5: Listening and Ear Training  
- Lesson 1: Developing Active Listening Skills  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Developing Active Listening Skills  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing the Swing Feel  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recognizing the Swing Feel  


Module 2: Jazz Scales and Modes

Section 1: Major and Minor Scales in Jazz  
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Major Scale in Jazz  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring the Major Scale in Jazz  
- Lesson 2: Discovering the Minor Scale in Jazz  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering the Minor Scale in Jazz  

Section 2: Pentatonic and Blues Scales  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Blues Scale  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Blues Scale  
- Lesson 2: Working with the Pentatonic Scale  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Working with the Pentatonic Scale  

Section 3: Modal Scales and Their Uses  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Dorian and Mixolydian Modes  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Dorian and Mixolydian Modes  
- Lesson 2: Basic Modal Improvisation  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Modal Improvisation  

Section 4: Scale Patterns for Improvisation  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Common Scale Patterns  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Scale Patterns  
- Lesson 2: Exercises in Scale Patterning  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exercises in Scale Patterning  

Section 5: Soloing with Combined Scales  
- Lesson 1: Connecting Different Scales  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Connecting Different Scales  
- Lesson 2: Building Basic Solos  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building Basic Solos  


Module 3: Swing Rhythms and Phrasing

Section 1: Understanding Swing Basics  
- Lesson 1: What Is Swing Rhythm?  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Swing Rhythm?  
- Lesson 2: The Feel of Swing Timing  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Feel of Swing Timing  

Section 2: Syncopation and Clave Rhythms  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Syncopation  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Syncopation  
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Clave Rhythm  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding the Clave Rhythm  

Section 3: Rhythmic Exercises for Jazz  
- Lesson 1: Practicing Swing with a Metronome  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Practicing Swing with a Metronome  
- Lesson 2: Improvising with Simple Rhythms  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Improvising with Simple Rhythms  

Section 4: Developing Phrasing Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Musical Phrasing  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basics of Musical Phrasing  
- Lesson 2: Interactive Phrasing Exercises  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Interactive Phrasing Exercises  

Section 5: Preparing for Group Jam Sessions  
- Lesson 1: Listening and Responding in a Jam  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listening and Responding in a Jam  
- Lesson 2: Building Confidence in Improvisation  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building Confidence in Improvisation  


Module 4: Improvisation Techniques

Section 1: Building a Solo Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Common Jazz Licks  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Common Jazz Licks  
- Lesson 2: Practicing Lick Patterns  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practicing Lick Patterns  

Section 2: Call and Response Techniques  
- Lesson 1: The Concept of Call and Response  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Concept of Call and Response  
- Lesson 2: Interactive Call and Response Exercises  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Interactive Call and Response Exercises  

Section 3: Navigating Chord Changes  
- Lesson 1: Chord Change Essentials  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Chord Change Essentials  
- Lesson 2: Relating Scales to Chord Changes  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Relating Scales to Chord Changes  

Section 4: Developing Your Unique Sound  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Tone and Texture  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Tone and Texture  
- Lesson 2: Finding Your Musical Voice  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Finding Your Musical Voice  

Section 5: Constructing Improvised Solos  
- Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Solo Building  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Solo Building  
- Lesson 2: Group Jam Session Practice  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Jam Session Practice  


Module 5: Performance and Expression

Section 1: Dynamic Performance Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Mastering Dynamics in Jazz  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Mastering Dynamics in Jazz  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Expressive Playing  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Techniques for Expressive Playing  

Section 2: Ensemble Interaction  
- Lesson 1: Communication within a Band  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Communication within a Band  
- Lesson 2: Listening to Fellow Musicians  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Listening to Fellow Musicians  

Section 3: Stage Presence and Confidence  
- Lesson 1: Building Stage Confidence  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Stage Confidence  
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotion Through Performance  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Expressing Emotion Through Performance  

Section 4: Live Improvisation Skills  
- Lesson 1: Tips for Live Jam Sessions  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Tips for Live Jam Sessions  
- Lesson 2: Managing Performance Pressure  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Managing Performance Pressure  

Section 5: Review and Final Jam Session  
- Lesson 1: Recap of Jazz Fundamentals  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recap of Jazz Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Final Group Performance  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Final Group Performance