Available as 8 Separate Course Modules
From beginner to intermediate level
176 Course Videos, MP3's, PDF's
Daily Exercise Resources =
1$ Per Class Pricing
Available as 8 Separate Course Modules
From beginner to intermediate level
176 Course Videos, MP3's, PDF's
Daily Exercise Resources =
1$ Per Class Pricing
Multiple hours of Jazz theory & practice
Downloadable, meticulously written material
Specially recorded in multiple styles + keys
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Learn how to incorporate and practice the ´secret ´jazzy notes that thegreats use to imbue their solos with such much Soul, Colour and Emotion.
The Soul Scale course is the roadmap that will provide you with the absolute foundation you need to learn improvisation
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- Jenny Black
"The Soul Scale course is the roadmap (of study material, exercises and instruction videos)
that will provide you with the absolutefoundation you need"
Nick Homes
All 8 courses of the Soul Scale in one course bundle, one login, one interface, all functionalities & updates included!
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♫ Entry level: Jazz Beginner with instrumental experience
There is no arpeggio that is taught academically that contains both the Major + Minor 3rd. That is until now!The BLUES ARPEGGIO offers a solution to this massive hole in music education.You will learn arguably the most fundamental, essential to know sound of Jazz and Blues - the Major/Minor 3rd in a unique usable way.
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Jazz Beginner
In this module we add in the Soulful 6th.Why these notes are not taught in the traditional academy beggars belief!There are cycle of 5ths workouts, rhythmic exercises, drone practice and flexibility drills as well as tutorials on how to apply this amazing sound on to a Blues.As well as in every module there are multiple specially written demonstration solos to study and aid deep, lasting musical assimilation.
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Jazz Beginner / Intermediate
The 6 Note Soul Scale is also known as the Major Blues scale. In this module we take a deep dive in to the importance of the 2nd or the 9th a so overlooked soulful note, as well we will see how we can add more colour and mood by adding in the 4th and the b6/#5 as a passing tone
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Jazz Moderate / Intermediate
You will learn how to inject more Soul and Blues and feeling by adding in the flat 7th to theproceedings.Learning how to use this muscular note is of paramount importance to the improvisor.Again there are cycle of 5ths workouts, rhythmic exercises, drone practice, flexibility drills and multiple specially written solos that demonstrate the soundas well as tutorials on how to apply this amazing sound on to a Blues and grooves
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Jazz Moderate / Intermediate
In this Module we will dive deeply in to another essential to know flavour of Jazz - the sharp #4 or the flattened b5.
We will study some famous tunes that feature this striking note as a passing tone from the 3rd to the 5th, and I will show you how to incorporate it in your own Jazz vocabulary. This module also features a Cliche ending cycle 5 workout, Blues tutorials + demonstration solos that featuring the b5, an introduction to Approach Notes and a Bar by Bar transcription analysis of an epic Blues solo by Johnny Hodges amongst other things.
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Intermediate
Module 6 is a little different from the others.
It is more practical - less theoretical!
We take the nine note soul scale And put it through it paces!
There are blues workouts in 12 keys , I7 to IV 7 , in 12 keys, Cycle 4th/5th workouts galore!
and a dedicated Rhythm Changes class.
And a huge improvisational concept isIntroduced..
This module will challenge the intermediate student of improvisation
Preparing the way for more advanced concepts In modules 7 and 8.
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Intermediate/Advanced
In Module 7 Two exciting improvisational ideas are put under the microscope
Check the video on the left to watch a detailed preview of the contents of module 7
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Intermediate/Advanced
There is something that pleases the human Ear by ascending using the major pentatonic - and descending using the minor pentatonic, Blues scale or Bebop Blues scale.
So combing the Major and Minor pentatonic, blues scale in a Non Symmetrical way is a great, tremendously useful concept to practice and incorporate.
One-time price per module.
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♫ Entry level: Intermediate/Advanced
There is something that pleases the human Ear by ascending using the major pentatonic - and descending using the minor pentatonic. Would you agree?
So combing the Major and Minor pentatonic like this in a Non Symmetrical way is a great, tremendously useful concept to practice and incorporate.
One-time price per module.
Hi, my name is Nick Homes, musician, saxophonist, educator and musical mentor.
I was and still am a non genius musician who struggled for many years to find out the secrets of jazz playing. Throughout 35 years of playing, and obsessive investigation I have focussed on building systems of learning for myself and students so they can improve , and reach their goals with the highest probability.
My learning journey
In 2005 I moved to Argentina, as I was looking to submerge myself in new sounds and experiences. It was difficult at 39 to learn a new language from scratch. At times I felt stupid , confused and that the task was simply too big, and these feelings were sometimes exacerbated when people criticised my efforts at speaking that had cost me so much hard work.
Little did I realise at the time , but this whole experience was perfect training for what I do today- which is to teach the language of Jazz. You see I don´t want anyone to feel the frustration I felt learning spanish. For that reason I have loving spent the last year putting together the Soul Scale Course.
Improvising for me should be as easy and as natural as speaking a language.
In English we ‘play’ an instrument. In Spanish, the verb is ‘tocar’ - to touch. I like the English version so much more ☺ Music for me should always be playful, fun, a blast!
Even when the musical mood is serious, it can still be enjoyable. That has been my fundamental motto in preparing this course which is the result of 40 years of personal development.
Above all this course has been written to inspire you to keep you learning. I hope you enjoy it!
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We provide answers to your most asked.
To be able to handle the technical side of the course you need to be able to play major and minor scales up to 3 sharps
and flats,read basic rhythms and be able to read sheet music that is of moderate level.
Yes! The videos can be viewed on any device as long as you are connected to the internet. They are streamed from a private server in
High Definition and can be watched an unlimited number of times. The PDF´s and MP3 tracks can be downloaded and stored on your own devices.
You will have life time access to the course material, through Thinkific (Course Platform) or on the Jazzduets platforms.
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us and we'll be sure to quickly resolve any issues you might have.
No, the Soul Scale course is for all instruments. Even though the demonstrations are on the Saxophone mainly, the material
has been prepared to make it friendly and usable on most instruments. Concert, Bb and Eb parts are provided for all the material
Once purchased, an email will be sent to you to set your account password with Thinkific, our course learning platform.
You will have direct access to the modules you purchased and to the community discussions!
This way, all of the students are on the same page and we can always assist you inside the newly opened module inside the community!
Most of the modules contain around 2O+ classes, making it feasible to complete a module every 4 weeks.
Some of the musical concepts will be instantly digestible and applicable, however others will take weeks and months of repeated study to incorporate fully.
No, the Soul Scale course is for all instruments. Even though the demonstrations are on the Saxophone mainly, the material
has been prepared to make it friendly and usable on most instruments. Concert, Bb and Eb parts are provided for all the material.