Just For Fun: “The Lick” In All 12 Keys

No jazz musician can resist “The Lick.” Try out all 12 keys on your next gig! download the music for all treble clef instruments (PDF) download the music for all bass clef instruments (PDF)

Major Scale Tips and Tricks

Get to know your major scales better than you ever have. It’s time to change up your method. download the music (PDF)

Music Notation Basics

Are you wondering what the NYJA Online free class “Music Notation Basics” is like? First, check out these sample clips and lectures. It’s a class that offers something even to the more advanced students who think they already know notation. The course also dips into fundamentals of lead sheet reading, chord progressions, and following forms. […]

Jazz Analysis: Dexter Gordon’s 12-Bar Blues Solo on “Blow Mr. Dexter”

This analysis is excerpted from NYJA Online course content. Check out Dexter’s solo, work on it, and keep practicing your jazz! download the music for C treble instruments (PDF) download the music for C bass instruments (PDF) download the music for B-flat instruments (PDF) download the music for E-flat instruments (PDF)