Are You Tired Of Feeling Insecure About Your Solos?

Finally, A System For Learning How To Improvise Over ANY Chord Progression

...without having to lock yourself in a woodshed and practice 15 hours a day for three years.

From: Jeff Schneider

To the Aspiring Improviser:

If you’d like to be able to solo over your favorite songs and actually sound good…to be able to improvise musical lines that flow through the chord changes as opposed to just sputtering out a bunch of random notes and "hoping for the best"…this will be the most important course you ever take.

It’s called Making the Changes.

But First, A Warning:

Before we go further, let me make something perfectly clear:

This isn’t one of those programs that promises you Jedi-level skills for doing nothing.

Here’s the deal.

What you’re getting in this course is working great for me and my students.

I’ve helped beginners, hobbyists, weekend warriors, and professional musicians from all over the world take their music to the next level and beyond. Some of them came to me already able to play well, and some of them showed up unable to carry a tune or keep a beat.

What I’ve taught my students has drastically improved their playing, which is why many of them have gone on to:

• Win awards and competitions
• Build up the confidence to play gigs and sit in at jam sessions
• Get accepted into prestigious music schools
• Have the guts to publish their music online for the world to hear

I believe what I have to offer can help you, too.

HOWEVER...

I’m not suggesting that everyone (or anyone) who enrolls in this course is going to be shredding solos over the chord progression to John Coltrane’s "Giant Steps"…or any tune for that matter.

I have no idea how well the people who enroll in this course will be able to solo. It’s likely that many or most of them will make little or no improvements in their ability to improvise, especially if they don’t follow the directions and work hard.

Chances are, you and I have never met, so I’m not about to insult your intelligence by telling you this course will turn you into a prodigy.

At the end of the day, YOU are the only person who can make you a better improviser, not me, not a course, and not some YouTube video.

With that said…let me jump right in and show you…

Exactly What You're Getting

First of all, this isn’t like any course you’ve ever taken. There’s no fluff or filler (who’s got time for that?) – just battle-tested tactics that work.

And it’s easy to learn.

Over the course of six weeks you’ll get the entire system I personally use to improvise over any chord progression.

I call it the CMC system, which stands for Crane, Massage, Connectors – weird names for a serious approach to learning how to make you an outstanding improviser.

I’ll show you exactly what to do, how to do it, and why.

It’s About MORE Than Just Jazz Improvisation

You can use this same system to solo in all kinds of music genres, including blues, R&B, pop, soul, country…you name it.

For example, so many guitar players know a ton of pentatonic licks that after a while sound tired and cliché. In week 5 of the course you’ll discover Musical Alchemy, which turns even the most basic lines into hip, exciting phrases.

Plus, you can apply the techniques to writing music. (After all, improvisation is really just spontaneous composition.) So, like I said, there’s more to this course than "just" jazz improvisation. Here’s a fraction of what you’re getting...

• How to eliminate self-doubt when it’s your turn to solo. (Imagine being excited to put yourself out there and actually feeling proud when you’re done playing.)
• The 3 magic notes that can turn boring lines into sophisticated phrases. (You’re not going to find them in any scale syllabus.)
• How to keep your place in the form. (Even if you’re the one who always gets lost when it’s time to solo.)
• What to do if you know a lot of licks but your solos still sound like random phrases thrown together. (Developing a musical vocabulary is actually a good thing. But you’ll soon discover how to never run out of fresh ideas without ever having to learn another lick.)
• How to improvise pro-level solos by playing vertically AND horizontally. (You need to be able to do both or else your playing will always sound amateurish.)
• How to play fluid, non-stop eighth note lines. (Even if you’ve been fumbling around just trying to hit the "right" notes.)
• You need to learn 100 scales and modes to be able to improvise, right? Wrong! (Discover the three scales with which you can solo over the most important chord types that make up 99% of all chord progressions.)
• If the first thing you do before taking a solo is think about the chords and scales, you’ve got the order wrong. (This simple reframe is by far the fastest way to level-up your playing.)
• The 1 note to focus on that will make your phrases align perfectly with the chords in any song. (And discover how to outline a chord progression so that even if the rest of the band dropped out, a listener could still feel and hear the harmony passing by.)
• Say goodbye to rambling solos that end up sounding like musical run-on sentences. (Instead, learn musical grammar and punctuation to add concrete definition to your phrases.)
• The truth about chords and scales. (The stuff you see everyone else doing is failing, but this new method is easier and actually makes you sound good!)

Yeah, that’s a tremendous amount of tools, strategies, and techniques for improving your solos, but it gets better because you’re also getting…

Bonus #1

Perfect Practice

The Musician’s Guide To Practicing Smarter, Learning Faster, And Playing Better

In this bonus video course, I’ll share with you my top tips, strategies, and techniques for getting motivated, staying focused, and making your practice time as efficient and effective as possible.

Listen, if you don’t like wasting time, you’re not alone. I can’t stand it either.

And that’s why I’ve spent years developing the practice strategies and mindsets I’ll be giving you in this bonus course:

• What to practice first to get better FAST. (The thing that everyone seems to forget even though it’s common sense.)
• Why waiting for inspiration to strike is never a good idea. (Discover the "pro" mindset that will reframe the way you feel about practicing.)
• How to practice even if you’re extremely busy with work, family, and other real-world concerns. (Because you need to practice 8 hours a day to make any real improvement, right? Wrong! Learn the perfect amount of time to spend practicing each day – it’s less than you think.)
• How to stay motivated and consistent. (Especially when sitting down to practice is the last thing you want to do.)
• Say goodbye to negative self-talk in the practice room. (Even if you’re a self-critical perfectionist like me.)
• What to do if you’re putting in the time but not getting any better. (If this is you, it’s crucial that you address this issue immediately.)
• Why listening back to recordings of yourself is invaluable. (Even if it feels like absolute torture.)
• How to practice when you’re traveling and away from your instrument. (Don’t miss out on valuable training time while in the car or on a plane.)

Bonus #2

One-Month Access to The Shed

Here's the truth...

The best way to get better at soloing is to ask questions, get answers, and receive personal feedback on your playing. The Shed is a monthly membership that offers all that and more.

When you enroll in Making the Changes, you’ll also get one month of free access to The Shed – an exclusive online community of passionate musicians who are serious about getting better at improvising.

And as a member of The Shed, you get to attend our live group coaching calls over Zoom, which happen twice a month (Wednesdays at 1pm ET). On the calls you can ask me questions directly, request feedback on your playing, and connect with other members in the group.

And if you can't make the live calls, no worries – everything gets recorded, and you're more than welcome to submit questions in advance.

Bonus #3

Access 13+ Hours of Recorded Group Coaching Calls

Not only do you get one month of free access to live group coaching calls in The Shed, you'll also gain access to 13+ hours of recorded Q&A calls exclusive to members of Making the Changes.

Here’s What to Do Next

The cost of this course is $297. It’s a six-week course, so that comes out to about $7 a day. The bonus content is my gift to you. And in case you were wondering, you get lifetime access to ALL the material.

Once you enroll, you can immediately dive into the lessons included in week one plus all the bonuses. You’ll also be able to access the material 24/7 online and offline – across any and all your devices.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering…

THERE IS NO CATCH!

I realize that paying only $7 a day for a six-week course, getting a ton of free bonus content, and gaining access to me personally within The Shed might seem like a too-good-to-be-true offer…so you might be wondering what the "catch" is.

And I know there are some other classes out there that offer you a great deal on something but then stick you in a program that charges your card every month.

This isn’t one of them.

There’s no hidden continuity program you have to try or anything else even remotely like that.

Even still, as awesome as this offer is, I know not everyone will act on it.

Although that's okay with me from a business standpoint, it still bothers me personally.

You see, I know how much the students of this course benefit from it. I read their emails; I message with them in The Shed; I see them on Zoom calls; and hundreds each year tell me that "Making the Changes is a game changer."

Because of this, I just hate the thought of someone not enrolling due to me leaving something out of this letter. That's why I thought long and hard about why you might say "no" to taking me up on this offer. I could think of only three possible reasons.

Here they are:

1. "I’m not sure I have enough time."

You can enroll now and dive in whenever is convenient for you. The course material is spread out over six weeks, and you’ll have lifetime access to all of the videos and downloadable material. I encourage you to go back and review the material multiple times.

And you don’t need to practice two hours a day to make progress. The truth is, you can do a lot of damage with 15-30 minutes a day of consistent, disciplined practicing.

2. "I’m not sure I’m at the right level."

This course is primarily for beginner and intermediate musicians, however I designed the system specifically to help players at all levels, including advanced improvisers. The difficulty level of the exercises can and should be calibrated to match your skills and experience. Throughout the course I’ll provide variations for the newbies and the black belts alike.

If you are comfortable on your instrument and can play a few basic scales and arpeggios (nothing fancy), you’ll be in great shape.

3. "I’m afraid to spend more money and time on courses promising to transform my playing."

Did you read the beginning of this letter? I am not promising anything. No course or book or teacher is going to transform your playing. Only you can do that. To build a house, you need tools and a plan. This course provides both and much more. But it’s gotta be you that cuts the wood and hammers the nails.

Now, before we go on, there is something you absolutely need to be aware of:

Time Is Of The Essence

Here’s why:

I periodically close enrollment for Making the Changes in order to keep the class size down. I want to be able to provide quality personal feedback to every student who shares assignments and asks questions.

That way, when you enroll, you’ll know you’re in good hands. This course is an investment in your musical education, and I want you to get as much out of it as possible.

Oh, one more thing. You’re also getting MORE bonus content:

Bonus #4

Solos on Standards

Studying theory is great, but sometimes you just want to see and hear a real-world example of whatever it is you’re learning. Solos on Standards gives you the "case studies" you need to fully internalize the lessons from Making the Changes.

In this collection of etudes, you’ll get 25 written solos on popular chord progressions, including:

Play along with me using the recordings and then practice on your own with the included backing tracks.

Bonus #5

Licks for Days

Spoiler alert: Learning licks is not the secret to becoming a great improviser, just like memorizing a bunch of fancy words won’t make you a great writer or speaker. But building a strong vocabulary is an important part of becoming fluent in any language – including music.

Licks for Days is the perfect companion for Making the Changes because you’ll have learned the skills necessary to understand and internalize music on a deep level.

Read and play along with recordings of me through over 100 licks perfect for jazz, blues, R&B, and pop solos. The lines are conveniently transposed for you in all 12 keys and cover the most common chord types, including:

• Major 7 Chords
• Minor 7 Chords
• Dominant 7 Chords
• Half-Diminished 7 Chords
• Fully Diminished 7 Chords

There’s no extra charge for Solos on Standards or Licks for Days. I want you to have them as my gift for checking out the course.

Again, this is truly a limited offer, so act now before enrollment closes.

Let's do this.

HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU GET WHEN YOU ENROLL TODAY:

• Making the Changes $297

• Perfect Practice $97

• Solos on Standards $37

• Licks for Days $33

• ONE-MONTH ACCESS TO THE SHED $47

• 13+ HOURS OF RECORDED GROUP COACHING CALLS $97 

TOTAL VALUE: $608

GET EVERYTHING FOR JUST $297!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thanks for taking the time to read this letter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

P.S. In case you’re one of those people like me who scrolls down to the bottom of the page, here’s the deal:

I’m offering you the opportunity to enroll in Making the Changes – the course that will teach you how to improvise ridiculously good solos over ANY chord progression…without having to lock yourself in a woodshed and practice 15 hours a day.

The course takes six weeks to complete and is $297, which comes out to about $7 per day.

On top of all that, I’m giving you an additional course called Perfect Practice, which will give you the tools, strategies, and techniques for making the most out of your practice time.

You’ll also get Solos on Standards and Licks for Days, also for free, which will super-charge your vocabulary for soloing over your favorite jazz, blues, and R&B tunes.

Best of all, you're getting one month of free access to The Shed, which includes two group coaching calls per month on Zoom during which you can ask me questions, request feedback on your playing, and connect with fellow Shed members.

This is a very limited-time offer because I periodically close enrollment and remove the bonus offers in order to keep the class size down.

Lastly, there is no "catch" to this offer. You are not signing up for any recurring payments.

In fact, if you work through the all the course material and feel like it hasn't helped improve your solos, let me know within 30 days of making your purchase, and I’ll give you back the $297.