Study Routine

Structured training programmes for every level and time commitment

Recommended duration: 30–45 minutes a day. Consistency is more important than duration.

Daily Routine (30 mins)

5 mins

Heating

Slow chromatic scales, basic technical exercises on the instrument.

10 mins

Theory

Study one theory lesson from the course (notation, rhythm, intervals). One a day.

10 mins

Scales

Major scale in 2–3 keys. Start slowly, then a little faster with a metronome.

5 mins

Listening

Listen to 1–2 recommended jazz tracks. Pay attention to the melodic phrasing.

Weekly Schedule

Day	Focus	Material
Monday	Notation + Major scales	Lesson 1.1 + Do/Sol scales
Tuesday	Rhythm + Metronome	Lesson 1.2 + Rhythm with drumsticks
Wednesday	Intervals + Ear Training	Lesson 1.3 + Ear Training
Thursday	Scales + Reading the Score	Lesson 1.4 + Reading Staff
Friday	Triad + Revision	Lesson 1.5 + Weekly Revision
Saturday	Free music	Play the songs you love (even if they’re not jazz)
Sunday	Listening	Listen to recommended albums, give your fingers a rest

Recommended duration: 60–90 minutes a day. Start working on a specific jazz repertoire.

Daily Routine (60–90 mins)

10 mins

Technical Heating

Instrument-specific technical exercises, chromatic scales, articulation.

15 mins

Theory and Harmony

Study Level 2 lessons: modes, seventh chords, extensions and jazz progressions.

20 mins

Guided Improvisation

II-V-I with a backing track. First the notes of the chord, then scales, then chromatic approaches.

15 mins

Repertoire

Learn 1–2 jazz standards. Memorise the melody and the harmony. Play the A section with a play-along track.

10 mins

Transcript

Transcribe 2–4 bars of a solo every day. Learn it by playing it at a slower tempo.

Recommended duration: 2–4 hours a day. Focus on developing your own vocal style and an advanced repertoire.

Daily Routine (2–3 hours)

20 mins

Advanced Techniques

Exercises in all 12 keys. Patterns, II-V-I licks, guide tones, enclosures.

30 mins

Free Improvisation

Improvise on complex standards. Focus on motivic development and tension/release. Record.

30 mins

Transcription and Analysis

Transcribe one complete chorus a week. Analyse the scales used, the approach and the structure of the solo.

30 mins

Repertoire and Composition

Work on 3–5 standards at the same time. Compose original pieces. Harmonise melodies.

30 mins

Active Listening and Jam

Listen with a critical ear. Take part in jam sessions. Play with other musicians on a regular basis.

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