Easy Tonal Improvisation Multimedia Series

We improvise inconsistently if at all.

Since we know how to play our instrument, we’re led to assume wrongly:

“If I just listen and try harder, I’ll get it (the chords).”

Busting the Myth of “Having a Good Ear”

Like most Suzuki kids, I was proud of my ability to learn melodies by ear.

I didn’t realize how limited my ears were until I joined a rock band in high school and discovered that I could not recognize:

•  notes below the register of the violin
•  chords
•  melodies that were different than classical

When I combined listening with reading, my ears developed faster.

I had just needed to know what to listen to and look for.

How to Visualize Harmony on a String Instrument:

I struggled to apply harmony on the violin fingerboard.

Then I discovered that visualizing it on paper could speed up the process, like training wheels on a bike.

I developed a visual aid for this, like a diagram. 

The diagram shows all the points of connection in the chord progressions.  By reading along with it, and applying a few exercises, you’ll never look at harmony the same way again. 

This is all in my course, “Easy Tonal Improvisation”.  

Congratulations- you’ve found my most popular course! It’s a game-changer because it shows an easy way to apply harmony.

It’s the resource I wish that I had at 16, when I first decided to explore beyond my classical roots.

It gives string players an easy avenue into a skill that few classically trained players ever develop- the ability to apply harmony in a practical manner, on the spot. Using a diagram that I call a “chord stack,” you’ll be able to visualize the harmony on paper, connecting theory and sound quicker by combining listening and reading.

You’ll be able to dive right in- no previous improvising experience necessary.