Hi, I'm Nick and the mission of Jazzduets is to make you a Better Jazz musician
I am passionate about education and dedicated to addressing the challenges students face when learning Jazz. Teaching is not a sideline for me; it is my calling. I approach creating teaching resources as an art form, striving to develop cutting-edge materials that inspire and motivate. More about me here
JAZZ DUETS VISION
Jazzduets' vision is to solve the problems jazz students face by providing an innovative learning experience that inspires, motivates, and balances seriousness with fun. Furthermore to reduce the overwhelm and intimidation that many Jazz students suffer when learning to improvise. View all classes here
10 Best Jazz solos for Beginners to learn
Imagine the prospect of discovering the secret gems contained in some of the greatest solos of jazz!
Can you think of a better, more authentic syllabus of material to play and study?
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- Tex Beneke - "Little Brown Jug" (1939)
- Chet Baker - "Summertime" (1955)
- Danny Polo - "When Day is Done" (1940
- Miles Davis - "So What" (1959)
- Gerry Mulligan - "The Catwalk" (1960)
- Paul Desmond - "Take 5" (1959)
- Lester Young - "Lady Be Good" (1936)
- Sidney Bechet - "Honeysuckle Rose" (1949)
- Louis Armstrong - "Struttin' with Some Barbecue" (1927)
- Benny Goodman - "Grand Slam" (1940)
- Charlie Christian - "Grand Slam" (1940)
🎥 📖 🖥 📚 ⏰ Jazzduets Master classes + Courses
Listed below are the flagship learning resources of Jazzduets. These courses go deep in to the subjects, and require concentrated commitment over an extended period of time to get the best learning experience and results.
- 10 Best Jazz solos to learn- discover the secret gems contained in some of the most iconic solos of jazz
- The Art of Bebop scales - A roadmap of study from basic fundamentals to advanced applications - everything you need to know
- Rhythm Changes Masterclass - Digest and learn the thinking of 21 of the greatest jazz artists of all time!
- Thesaurus of Minor Triad Pairs- The ultimate Toolbox for Musicians to manifest their inner creativity.
- Autumn leaves masterclass - Your consummate guide to understanding and mastering the harmony, melody + DNA of this classic
- Foundational Soul scale- will provide you with the absolute foundation you need to learn improvisation.
"I have learned more from your publications than I ever did in three years of campus study at a major university in America"
Barry S. United States
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I was, and still am a non genius musician....
Who struggled for many years to find out the secrets of jazz improvisation. Throughout 40 years of playing, and obsessive investigation I have focussed on building systems of learning for my students so they can improve , and reach their learning goals with the highest probability and the least pain!
Here on this site you will find the learning resources I make every week that are created to inpire and help you along your learning journey.
"Jazz Duets has quickly become my go-to resource for elevating my musical skills. Nick is a phenomenal educator who simplifies every concept, making it easy for anyone to understand and apply. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, Jazz Duets offers invaluable lessons and insights that will significantly enhance your musical journey"
Inusa Dawuda