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Jazz Melody & Bebop Solo Course for Trumpet Players | 5 Week Jazz Improvisation Course Learn how to write melodic jazz solos, bebop phrases, and original jazz melodies over real standards in this 5-week trumpet improvisation course. Practical, musical, and step-by-step. Melodic Jazz Course 5 weeks Learn how to create melodic bebop solos and original jazz lines that actually sound musical. June 19th - July 17th 2026 A 6-week live course meeting every Friday, 6PM UK - 90 minutes with Darren focused on melodic jazz melodies and bebop jazz solos. Join Membership Level 3 members only JOIN US Learn how to create beautiful jazz melodies and solos, exactly how Darren does. JOIN US What Will We Cover? How to create beautiful jazz melodies by writing them down How to I create beaurtiful jazz solos by writing them down For jazz musicians who want to learn how to write melodic bebop solos and original jazz lines over real standards For players who are tired of copying licks and want to understand how to actually create strong jazz melodies themselves JOIN US For improvisers who want a practical, step-by-step approach to building beautiful bebop phrases, solos, and original melodies over chord changes Who is this course for? Five Lessons 1. Building strong jazz melodies using chord tones and rhythm Learn how to create musical lines that already sound like jazz — without relying on scales or fast licks. 2. Connecting phrases through ii–V–I progressions How to smoothly move through changes using voice leading, targets, and simple bebop movement. 3. Using bebop language to develop real solos Add chromaticism, approach notes, enclosures, and bebop phrasing in a musical way. 4. Writing a complete original melody over a jazz progression Take the concepts from the first weeks and create your own melodic jazz head step by step. 5. Creating a full improvised solo from your melodic ideas Turn motifs and melody fragments into flowing bebop improvisation that sounds connected and intentional. Monthly support calls in the membership (level 3) via zoom. JOIN US ENROLL TODAY

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Learn jazz improvisation through Autumn Leaves. Master chords, targeting, rhythm, bebop language, and melodic solo development step by step. Autumn Leaves Jazz Improvisation Course Learn how to create melodic jazz solos over one of the most important standards in jazz Most players already know Autumn Leaves. They can see the chords. They can run the scales. They might even know a few licks. But when it comes to improvising over it… It still doesn’t sound like music. It sounds like exercises. Or random notes. This course fixes that. A simple way to sound more musical over jazz standards Instead of overwhelming you with theory, this course gives you a clear, step-by-step system for turning harmony into real melodic ideas. You’ll learn how to: hear the chords more clearly target strong notes that actually sound musical use rhythm to shape your phrases add bebop language naturally (without sounding like patterns) build solos that develop and flow This is the same approach I use in my own playing — focusing on melody, chord tones, and simple musical ideas rather than running scales. What you’ll be able to do after this course By the end, you won’t just “know” Autumn Leaves. You’ll be able to: hear the harmony in real time create melodic phrases over the changes connect ideas across the form add bebop language in a musical way build solos that sound intentional, not random Course breakdown Lesson 1 — Chords Learn how the harmony of Autumn Leaves actually works and how to simplify it in your mind so you can hear it clearly while playing. Lesson 2 — Targeting One of the most important skills in jazz improvisation. You’ll learn how to land on strong chord tones so your lines sound connected to the harmony. Lesson 3 — Scales (used musically) Instead of running scales, you’ll learn how to use them to create melodic ideas that actually make sense musically. Lesson 4 — Rhythm How to make simple note choices sound like jazz through phrasing, space, and rhythmic variation. Lesson 5 — Enclosures Your first step into real bebop language — learning how to approach chord tones in a way that sounds authentic and musical. Lesson 6 — Chromatic Enclosures Adding colour, tension, and movement while still staying connected to the harmony. Lesson 7 — Scale Fragments Breaking away from full scales and learning how real jazz lines are built from small melodic cells. Lesson 8 — Motifs How to develop ideas instead of just playing new notes all the time. This is where solos start to sound like “music” instead of exercises. Lesson 9 — Broken Chords Using arpeggios and chord structures to build strong melodic direction. Lesson 10 — Melodic Development Putting everything together into flowing, connected solos over the full tune. Who this is for This course is for you if: you feel like your improvising sounds like exercises you know scales but struggle to sound musical you want to actually understand how jazz lines are built you want a practical, step-by-step approach to standards you learn best by seeing and applying, not just theory A different way to learn jazz improvisation Most jazz education teaches you information first. This course focuses on something different: music first. Melody first. Harmony second. Patterns last. Because when you actually hear what you’re playing, improvisation becomes much more natural and expressive. Start improving your solos over Autumn Leaves If you want to stop guessing and start creating real melodic jazz lines, this course will give you a clear path forward. Join the course now - Level 3 membership

Learn how to write beautiful jazz melodies and solos using chord tones, bebop language, rhythm, and a step-by-step melodic system. Write Beautiful Jazz Melodies & Solos Coming soon, delivered in live sessions only to my level 3 members ! A practical step-by-step system for creating melodic jazz lines that actually sound musical. Do your solos sometimes feel like scales, patterns, or random notes? Maybe you understand theory… Maybe you know your scales… Maybe you’ve learned jazz licks… …but when it’s time to improvise, it still doesn’t quite sound like music. This course is designed to change that. Inside this Level 3 course, I’ll show you the exact melodic approach that helped me make real progress in jazz improvisation — using chord tones, forward motion, rhythm, bebop language, and simple melodic thinking. Not complicated theory. Not endless scale exercises. Just practical musical tools that help you create flowing jazz lines that sound intentional, melodic, and connected to the harmony. Because you are writing it down, slowly, the impact on your learning is greatly improved, especially for visual learners (used to reading music your whole life). This will help develop the fundamental skills for playing beautiful melodic solos! What You’ll Learn Module 1 — Creating Melodies Using Only Chord Tones Learn how to build strong musical phrases over a ii-V-I using simple chord tones and rhythm. You’ll discover: how to target the important notes how to create forward motion how to make simple phrases sound musical why great jazz lines often sound simpler than you think I’ll also show you some of the exercises that helped me most personally — including sitting at the piano playing triads and creating melodies over them. Module 2 — Applying Chord-Tone Melody To Real Standards Now we apply the same approach to real jazz tunes. You’ll learn how to: hear the harmony more clearly connect phrases naturally create melodic ideas over famous standards stop relying on scales and guessing This is where improvisation starts to feel much more musical and intentional. Module 3 — Adding Bebop Language Naturally Once the melodic foundation is strong, we introduce bebop vocabulary. Including: enclosures chromatic movement passing notes bebop forward motion tension and release Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use bebop language musically — without sounding like you’re just playing random licks. Module 4 — Building Full Bebop Solos On Standards In this module, we start putting everything together. You’ll learn how to: build flowing solos develop motifs connect phrases balance melody and bebop language create solos that sound composed and connected I’ll walk you through my thought process in real musical examples over standards. Module 5 — Making It Stick & Developing Your Own Voice This final module is all about turning concepts into real improvisation. We’ll cover: practice systems backing track work piano exercises hearing harmony developing confidence turning vocabulary into real music This is the stage where improvisation starts becoming personal instead of mechanical. Personal Feedback On Your Solos One of the most valuable parts of this Level 3 course is the opportunity to upload your own solos for feedback. I’ll help you: improve your phrasing target harmony more clearly create stronger melodic ideas develop more flow and confidence This isn’t just information. It’s guided musical development. Who This Course Is For This course is especially helpful if: you know scales but still struggle to sound musical your solos feel repetitive or random you want to understand harmony more deeply you love melodic jazz improvisation you want to stop noodling and start creating real lines you learn best visually and practically A Different Approach To Jazz Improvisation A lot of jazz education focuses on complexity first. This course focuses on melody first. Because when you truly hear the harmony and target the important notes, improvisation becomes much more natural, expressive, and musical. That’s the approach I’ll share throughout this entire course. Included In Level 3 Membership Inside Level 3 you’ll get: The complete 5-module course PDFs and exercises Backing tracks Demonstration videos Bebop language studies Guided melodic exercises Solo feedback opportunities Access to future updates and additions Start Creating Beautiful Jazz Lines If you’re ready to move beyond patterns and start improvising with more melody, flow, and confidence, I’d love to help you inside the course. THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LEVEL 3 MEMBERS IN MY MEMBERSHIP Buy me a coffee jazz membership

Book private jazz lessons online with Darren Lloyd. Limited spots each month. 30-min sessions £30, 60-min sessions £50. Email to reserve. Online Lessons I’m opening up a limited number of private lessons this month. If you’d like to book a session, simply send me an email and I’ll get back to you to schedule a time that works. 30 minutes: £30 60 minutes: £50 Each lesson is tailored to your level and goals — whether you want to improve your tone, work on solos, or develop your improvisation skills. Because I only take a few students each month, spots are limited. If you’re interested, don’t wait — just send an email and we’ll set it up. Looking forward to working with you, Darren Email Darren

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