The #1 Problem in Jazz — Solved.

Playing over chord changes is probably the biggest challenge every jazz student faces.

Knowing the theory isn't enough.

"All the Things You Are" — Melodic Exercises to Master the Harmony gives you a systematic, hands-on method to follow that will turbo charge your ears, boost your creativity and open up countless melodic possibilites. 

There Are No Wrong Notes — If You Know This.

You  may already know your scales and arpeggios. But can you start a phrase from the 9th? The 4th? The 13th?

The greats can. And that's the difference between just about making the changes and improvising without limits.

When you can begin a melodic idea from any scale degree, something extraordinary happens: the notes you used to avoid become new starting points. Previous "wrong notes" become new beginnings. New inspiration. A vocabulary that never runs dry. Inspiration multiplies!

Why "All the Things You Are"?

This is not a random choice. "All the Things You Are" is  one of the most harmonically rich progressions in jazz-  the only standard in the jazz repertoire that features every note of the chromatic scale as a Root chord tone.

It is the ultimate harmonic workout — packed with cycle-of-5th movement, ii-V progressions, four modulations, pivot chords  and a structure that rewards deep study.

If you can master the harmony of this tune, you can navigate  almost any standard.

This is the Mount Everest of jazz — and this course is your guide to the summit.

Featuring The Creative Constraint Concept

As improvisers, we all return to what feels familiar. The same licks. The same entry points. The same comfortable corners of the harmony.

The Creative Constraint Concept breaks that pattern — deliberately.

"By limiting yourself to starting and developing ideas from one scale degree at a time, this approach gently 'corners' you into discovering sounds you might not normally play. Beginning phrases from different scale degrees can surprise us, stimulate creativity, and open new musical possibilities."

This is not a lick book. It is a system — one that took years to develop, test, and refine into 80 progressive exercises that work for every instrument and every level of jazz experience.

Progressive by Design

Each set of exercises or workouts (begins simply — clean, clear, musical. Then it evolves: embellishments are added, chromatic notes introduced, rhythmic sophistication layered in. Just like a real improviser developing an idea in real time.

Whether you are new to jazz or an experienced player looking to break old habits, the material meets you where you are — and takes you further than you expected.

Who This Is For

• You struggle to connect your lines smoothly through chord changes
• You want hands-on, practical exercises that challenge, inspire, and actually sound musical
• You're not sure how serious jazz musicians practise standards — and you want to know
• You're ready to go beyond scales and arpeggios and start thinking like a pro

Skill Level & Outcomes

You should already play your instrument at an intermediate level. New to jazz? That's fine — this is designed to build real harmonic fluency from the ground up.

After working through these exercises you will be able to:

• Start a melodic phrase from any scale degree — the root, the 9th, the 4th, the 13th, all of them
• Play confidently over major, minor, and dominant chords throughout the full form of "All the Things You Are"
• Build a personal vocabulary of lines rooted in genuine harmonic understanding
• Apply The Creative Constraint Concept to any standard in your repertoire

FAQ

What format is it?
Instant digital download — PDF, MP3, and MP4 files delivered immediately after purchase.

What instruments is this for?
All instruments. PDFs are available in Concert, Bb, Eb, and Bass clef — and the exercises and concept work across every instrument.

What level do I need to be?
You need to already play your instrument at an intermediate level. You don't need to be an advanced jazz player — this is designed to build that fluency systematically.

Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. The files are yours forever, including any future updates to the material.

Can I apply this to other tunes?
Absolutely. The Creative Constraint Concept is a method, not just a product. Once you internalise it on this tune, you can apply it to any standard in jazz.

Ready to Play From Any Note?