Eric Jacobson

8 Essential Practice Concepts for Jazz Mastery by Eric Jacobson

8 Essential Practice Concepts for Jazz Mastery

Jazz Improvisation Course By Eric Jacobson

The Most Efficient Strategies to Keep Your Practicing Fresh, Your Ideas Flowing, and Your Growth Continuous - Whatever Your Level.

These concepts may seem straightforward, but they hold a depth of framework and meaning that runs far beneath the surface. Once you understand the eight essential practice concepts, you realize that each one contains layers of insight and learning, enough to support a lifelong journey of growth. While maturing in just one can be incredibly profound, embracing all eight will create a rich, interconnected framework for continuous challenge, motivation, and a lifelong journey toward mastering jazz music.

These concepts are not my invention; they have already been taught and used by countless jazz musicians over the years. What I bring to the table is my extensive experience, knowledge, and a proven way of organizing and teaching these ideas effectively. I’ve refined this system through decades of performing and teaching, making it accessible and manageable for students at all levels.

I will work with you step-by-step, guiding you through all eight essential concepts—showing you through real examples from my experience—that will open your eyes to a new way of learning jazz. These foundational ideas will transform your approach to this music, making your practice more meaningful and inspiring for a lifelong journey of discovery.

INFORMATION

Course Overview

This program guides you through eight core concepts essential for mastering jazz improvisation:

1. Deep Listening

Explore various recordings and arrangements to understand different interpretations and styles. Listening to different recordings, which will help you find new musicians and ideas, and how to listen and utilize these recordings as an actual practice tool to deepen your musical understanding.

2. Tunes Learning

Learn and memorize jazz standards, focusing on the chord changes. I will introduce different tools and methods to help you memorize these chord changes effectively.

3. Transcribing Melodies & Solos

Develop your ear by transcribing important melodies and solos from recordings entirely by ear. Learn different tools to organize how you transcribe, and help internalize better.

4. Capturing Phrases

Extract useful motifs and licks from transcriptions for future use. Learn how to develop a good ear and eye for the right phrases that can help develop your jazz vocabulary.

5. Analysis & Understanding

Study why these phrases work—harmonically, melodically, and rhythmically—so you can incorporate them thoughtfully. Learn to see and hear what scales the phrases have developed from.

6. Transposition

Learn to take phrases and ideas into all 12 keys, expanding your improvisational vocabulary. Learn different ways to transpose quickly. Learn how to internalize the language by practicing different combinations of interval sequences as you transpose.

7. Application

Practice applying these phrases within tunes and across different chord progressions. Develop a way of planning the phrases to eventually developing your own voice and ideas.

8. Superimposing & Advanced Techniques

Experiment with superimposing ideas over unrelated changes and explore advanced improvisational concepts to help develop your voice in jazz.

Pricing Options

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1. Full Package: The Complete 8-Concept Course

Price:$600 (discounted from the regular $800)

Details: All eight concepts taught together for a comprehensive, step-by-step learning experience.

2. Focused Package:

Price: $160 (discounted $40 off)

Included Concepts: Capturing Phrases and Analysis & Understanding

Details: Deep dive into capturing musical ideas and analyzing why they work—perfect for developing your improvisational vocabulary and harmonic insight.

3. Individual Concept Lessons

Price:$100 each

Details:Pick any single concept to focus on, tailored to your immediate needs or interests.

NOTE: All eight concepts taught together for a comprehensive, step-by-step learning experience. You can always revisit the full package and go through it again, as many students find that working side-by-side with me through the course multiple times helps solidify their understanding and mastery.

Flexible Learning Approach & Why Choose This Course:

Lessons are 1 hour each and can be scheduled at your convenience—either in person or online. You’re not required to do back-to-back lessons, so you can practice at your own pace and revisit concepts as needed. Homework and practice assignments will support your progress, and this flexible setup allows you to fit learning into your busy schedule comfortably.

What sets this course apart is my extensive experience and proven system, developed through decades of performing and teaching. I’ve organized these concepts to unlock deep layers of understanding and inspiration, helping students see and hear their progress while discovering endless ideas for practice. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this course offers a structured yet flexible path to jazz mastery that can be revisited and refined over time

CLICK ON THE PACKAGE THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS BELOW TO GET STARTED

8 Essential Practice Concepts for Jazz Mastery By Eric Jacobson (Full Package) 8 Concept Course

$600.00

1. Full Package: The Complete 8-Concept Course Price: $600 Read more

8 Essential Practice Concepts for Jazz Mastery By Eric Jacobson (Focused Package) Two Concepts

$160.00

2. Focused Package: Two Concepts Price:$160 Included Concepts:* Read more

8 Essential Practice Concepts for Jazz Mastery By Eric Jacobson (Individual Concepts) Choose One

$100.00

3. Individual Concept Lessons Price:$100 each Details:** Pick any single concept to focus on, tailored to your immediate needs or interests. These can also be revisited later as you progress.