Here’s the thing. Let’s talk swing/jazz improvisation language: Arpeggios = Chord tones = Sounding good 👍 But how do you make this sound musical? Yes, it’s of the utmost importance to know your chord tones. But there’s so much more. Consider: the melody, swing rhythms, breath, phrasing, and the language. Then there’s the whole matter how to practice this, and how to motivate yourself to practice this. But, guess what? I’ll do it all with you at my Swing Improv Workouts beginning September 12. L

Save this. SHARE it. And comment about how you internalize a concept? Time to take the pressure off. Improvising isn’t about memorizing more scales or modes. It’s about being able to use what you already know—in real time. So here’s the secret: ✅ Pick one concept—maybe your chord tones or one key. ✅ Practice the concept and use your creative muscle to play it in many ways, perhaps fewer notes, perhaps different tempos, perhaps different rhythms. Internalize the concept. ✅ Practice it until you K