JMI Videos
Basics of Orchestration
Arranging Teacher at JMI, Brad Esbensen discuss the Basics of Orchestration, specifically through looking at the process of arranging a basic rock tune for a variety of different instruments! This tutorial is fully notated for easier...
Technique For The Developing Saxophonist
Woodwind Teacher at JMI, Joshua Hatcher teaches us about three of his important technical considerations for the saxophone. When you play saxophone, what happens in your hands, inside your mouth and with your overall air management? Let us...
Number Groupings for Rhythmical Phrases
Using small groupings of numbers to create rhythmical phrases, you are able to develop creating space in your solo and also create interaction with the rhythm section. Watch Head of School, Dan Quigley explain this in our latest video....
Seventh Chords on the Piano
Course Coordinator & Piano Teacher, Paula Girvan has a simple exercise on learning to play variations of the seventh chord on piano. Seventh chords are a must-learn if you wish to play jazz. Previously, Paula went over playing triads...
Voice-Leading Arpeggios on Guitar over a 2-5-1 (Part Three)
Here's Part 3 of Mike Anderson's Voice-Leading Arpeggios on Guitar over a 2-5-1! This time however, Mike discusses a Minor 2-5-1 and how to utilise some fancy extensions. If you missed Part 1, head here: https://youtu.be/mQgY-vh-v0M Or if...
Playing & Harmonising a Melody on Guitar
Solo guitar is not as easy as it looks! In this tutorial Ensemble & Guitar Teacher, Tyler Cooney discusses how to be more pragmatic when harmonising and playing a melody for yourself on guitar. Leave us comments to let us know how you...
Voice-Leading Arpeggios on Guitar over a 2-5-1 (Part Two)
Jazz Guitar & Ensemble Teacher, Mike Anderson goes over Part Two of his discussion on how to voice-lead arpeggios over a 2-5-1, except this time we're going to use some different extensions and prettier colours. To revisit or watch...
Harvesting Songs for Technique Practice
Woodwind and Improv teacher, Graeme Norris talks about harvesting melodic material from the jazz standard repertoire, and how to use that material as a source of practice, as well as how to improve your instrument technique. #jazzlesson...
Voice-Leading Arpeggios on Guitar over a 2-5-1 (Part One)
Jazz Guitar & Ensemble Teacher, Mike Anderson discusses how to voice-lead arpeggios over a 2-5-1, as well as use substitutions and unlock a bit more of the guitar, harmonically speaking. Let us know how you found this tutorial in the...
Intervallic Improvisation
Head of School at JMI, Dan Quigley talks about an intervallic approach to improvisation invented by Miles Davis. Was this tutorial helpful? Let us know in the comments. #jazzimprovisation #intervals #intervallicimprovisation...
Tips For A Good Bass Sound
Head of Bass at JMI, Andrew Shaw gives a neat little tutorial about how to get the best bass sound out of your instrument. #doublebass #contrabass #bass #basslessons #bassplayer #jazzbass
Common Modulations Down A Whole Step
Dr Rob McWilliams takes us through common modulations down a whole step in some of our favourite standards. He also goes through how best to improvise over them as an added bonus! #jazzharmony #modulation #reharmonisation...