Did you know that the turnaround is the single most important compact, self-contained progression in jazz?

8 Turnarounds You Must Know presents the eight most essential versions of this micro-progression, all in one place and studied side by side. Through specially crafted lines rooted in authentic jazz language, you immerse yourself in focused practice material that clearly traces and highlights these essential harmonies.

Designed for serious jazz students who want a logical, effective practice pathway—one that challenges technique, strengthens the ear, and deepens harmonic and aural awareness.

🎯 What Makes This Unique

The Concept is beautifully simple yet incredibly effective:

8 Classic turnarounds, each one building logically on the previous, fully explored in all twelve keys.

Every turnaround in itself is an essential focussed masterclass in jazz harmony.

Step by step, you’ll train your ear and mind to grasp these 8 essential micro progressions by practicing lines that beautifully outline and describe the secondary dominants, diminished passing chords, altered dominants and sub-V7 movements.

This course does something no other resource has up until now: it puts the most Classic turnarounds together in one place, making comparison, internalization, and mastery easier and deeper than ever. By 

1. giving your brain the cognitive scaffolding it needs to compare and understand these harmonic relationships, and
2. providing 96 crafted lines that highlight, trace, and chromatically embellish these core jazz sounds,

You’ll experience hands on how real jazz harmony and melody evolve — from diatonic basics to rich chromatic colors — immersing yourself along the way in the authentic language of such greats as  Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Michael Brecker, Hank Mobley and many others.

How the Process Works

• Each turnaround iteration introduces a new, essential harmonic device for you to absorb.

• Looped play-along tracks let you repeat each progression until the sound becomes second nature.

• Comparing each iteration trains your ear to notice subtle harmonic differences.

• Each new “flavor” sharpens your sensitivity, strengthening your harmonic intuition.

• It’s essentially a musical version of spot the difference — small changes that build deep understanding.

• Watching and studying the Main Tutorial Video gives you the theoretical clarity needed to intellectually grasp the harmony — essential for adult learners to achieve deep learning and real assimilation.

🎷 What You’ll Learn  By working through this material, you’ll:

• Recognize and understand the 8 most Classic jazz turnarounds
• Hear and understand how non-diatonic chords flow naturally from one to another
• Connect harmony and melody with authentic jazz language
• Build real harmonic fluency — not just memorized licks
• Feel at home in all 12 keys

Picture this: you’re in a session, someone slips in a "hip" chord substitution, and instead of freezing… you hear it, you understand it, and you nail it—right there, on the spot.

That moment when the harmony shifts and you can land the "correct" notes with total clarity?
That’s when playing jazz becomes thrilling!

No confusion. No scrambling. Just confidence, connection, and music that feels alive.

📦 Here are the Assets Included in the Download:

✅ Master PDF – all 96 turnarounds (8 core types × 12 keys) includes Roman numeral reference chart
✅ Master Tutorial Video – in-depth breakdown of each turnaround and harmonic concept 
✅ Harmonic Study PDF – written study -  companion to the Master video Tutorial
✅ Backing Tracks – chordal play-alongs at two speeds (medium & fast)
✅ Demonstration Tracks – full saxophone performances for ear training and phrasing
✅ Side-by-Side Reference Sheet – all 8 turnarounds in 12 keys for quick reference and practice

❤️  Lovingly prepared Hands on Exercises + playalongs

• 96 x Slow Keyboard chord play alongs
• 96 x Faster Saxophone demonstrations
• 96 x Slow Keyboard chord play alongs
• 96  x Faster Saxophone demonstrations

🚀 Real Results You Can Expect

By the end, you’ll:

• Instantly recognize the sound and logic of the most Classic jazz turnarounds
• Connect + apply theory to turbo Jazz your playing
• Understand harmony like a pro jazz musician
• Feel comfortable navigating all 12 keys

💡 Why this process Works

This isn’t random theory or “lick collecting.”
The material comes straight from the great jazz continuum — the harmonic DNA used by the masters.

Every example is short enough to digest yet deep enough to transform your understanding.
You’re not memorizing — you’re internalizing the logic of real jazz.

Hand Crafted with Passion

Each turnaround has been lovingly and meticulously written for every key — carefully shaped to sit beautifully within the range of most treble instruments for the best sound and feel+ enjoyment. Nothing here is auto-transposed — every line was crafted by me for maximum enjoyment so that you can have a blast!

👉 Enroll now and you will be sent an email within a few minutes with the instructions and link to start!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are turnarounds and why are they so important to learn?

A. At the core of jazz harmony lies the Turnaround — a compact progression with enormous power, linking sections and propelling countless standards with momentum and life. When you can understand and hear turnarounds, the entire harmonic language of jazz begins to open up.

 Q. What level do I need to be able to use the course?

A. The course is aimed at intermediate level players and beyond. However if you can play all the Major scales in 12 keys you will be able to use this material even if you have are a newcomer to Jazz

Q. Is the course instrument specific?

A. No, the course is suitable for most Treble instruments. Concert, Bb, Eb, parts are included. Bass and Guitar tabs will follow soon.

Q. Will I own the files?

A. Yes! The files are stored on the Jazzduets server, and are availabe for you to download anytime. Just log in your to your account at www.jazzduets.com (so no need to worry that you will lose access to your materials!)

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This compact learning resource  gives you a clear, hands on structured path to mastering the 8 most Essential Jazz turnarounds — the ones every serious player needs to know like the back of their hands!