The Magic Of Jazz
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INSTANT ACCESSWhat you'll learn from this course
🎹 The “Secret” Jazz Scales & How to Actually Use Them – Stop memorizing endless scales and learn the few that matter most.
🎹 Chord Voicings That Instantly Make You Sound Like a Pro – Even simple chords can sound rich and sophisticated if you voice them right.
🎹 How to Develop Your Own Unique Jazz Sound – No two jazz musicians sound alike, and neither should you!
🎹 The Rhythm & Feel of Jazz – How to swing, comp, and phrase like a real jazz pianist.
🎹 Soloing Techniques That Work in Any Style – Whether it’s bebop, blues, or ballads, you’ll have the tools to create solos that sound amazing.
The material
This is a special package in a series of other complete courses we offer. With "Improvise Like a Jazz Cat", you'll get a taste of what Gotham Music Lab is and, hopefully, get a good start to your music journey. You’ll receive selected lessons from different courses, helping you explore and discover what you’d like to dive into next.
MODULE #1
The Comping Series
Lesson 1: Harmonic Motion
Lesson 2: Contrast
Lesson 3: Rhythmic Concepts
Lesson 4: Lead Tones
Lesson 5: LH Comping
MODULE #2
Jazz Theory Series 1
Lesson 1: Diatonic Harmony
Lesson 2: Diatonic Modes of Major
Lesson 3: Regions and II-V-I Progressions
Lesson 4: Diatonic Cycles
Lesson 5: Primary and Secondary Dominants
Lesson 6: Tritone Substitutions
Lesson 7: Primary and Secondary
Lesson 8: The Grand Chart
MODULE #3
Jazz Improv Series 1
Lesson 1: Diatonic Modes of Major
Lesson 2: Scaler or Modal Sequencing
Lesson 3: Parallel Modes of Major
Lesson 4: Improvising on Modes of Major
Lesson 5: Major Seventh Chords
Lesson 6: Minor Seventh Chords
Lesson 7: Dominant Seventh Chords
Lesson 8: II/V/I Major Keys-Basic
Lesson 9: ‘On The Trail’ - Rhythm and Time
Bonus material: Hip Tips
As part of your Improvise Like a Jazz Cat package, you’ll get exclusive access to the Hip Tips Series — 18 bite-sized lessons packed with clever tricks to instantly level up your sound.
From sweeping lines to swirling textures and modern voicings, each tip gives you a quick, creative way to add that “wow” factor to your improvisation. Perfect for when you want to sound effortlessly hip — on stage or at home.
Testimonials
Emmet Cohen
High-In-Demand Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
Founder of the World-Renowned Live from Emmet’s Place
New York, NY
“Gerard D’Angelo, with his 50 years of experience, is a masterful musician and an exceptional educator. Our time spent together at the Manhattan School of Music was incredibly inspiring to me; his teaching skills, combined with his incredible talent and warm personality, have influenced countless students and musicians over the years. It’s an honor to have learned from and performed alongside such a dedicated and gifted individual.”
Collin DeJoseph
Pianist, Composer, Arranger and World-Renowned Transcriber
Berlin, Germany
“In the world of jazz, Gerard D'Angelo is a giant among giants. He's performed with the greatest, studied with the greatest, and taught the greatest of the genre. I can think of no other single jazz educator who offers a more comprehensive, systematic, and worthwhile program of study.”
Alexander Claffy
Bassist and Bandleader, Sideman for Fred Hersch, Kurt Rosenwinkel, et al.
New York, NY
“Gerard has had such a major impact on my musical journey. His ability to communicate his deep love for music and its working parts is unmatched. He’s an inspiring educator and a master musician. I feel so fortunate to call him a mentor, friend, and musical inspiration.”
Unlock the Secrets of Jazz Piano Improvisation – Even If You’ve Never Improvised Before!
Dear Aspiring Jazz Pianist,
Sit at the piano, effortlessly glide your fingers across the keys, play beautiful, expressive jazz melodies—No sheet music, no hesitation, and no fear. Sounds pushy? Well, let's see...
Jazz improvisation isn’t about memorizing thousands of licks or being born with "natural talent." It’s about understanding a simple yet powerful framework that lets you break free from the notes on a page and truly express yourself. And that’s exactly what this series will teach you.
Advice From a World-Class Pianist Who Taught Some of the Best in the Industry
You’ll be learning directly from Gerard D'Angelo. Renowned jazz pianist and educator who has taught at some of the most acclaimed music schools in the world—right in the heart of New York City, the mecca of jazz.
New York is where legends are made. It’s the city that gave birth to bebop, where jazz giants like Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane pushed the boundaries of music. And now, you have the chance to learn - directly from your room.
Gerard D'Angelo
Gerard is a faculty member of some of the biggest jazz schools in the planet, such as The New School and Manhattan School of Music. There he mentored stars such as Robert Glasper and Emmet Cohen.
Born in 1954 on Long Island, Gerard was immersed in jazz from an early age, inspired by his father’s stride piano playing. By high school, he was performing gigs and later studied at Berklee and Five Towns College, where he also began teaching. His career took off with tours, club gigs, and studies under jazz legends like Lenny Tristano, shaping his intuitive improvisational style.
Settling in Manhattan, Gerard performed at top jazz venues and festivals worldwide, collaborating with icons like Red Rodney, Nat Adderley, and Vincent Herring. His interest in composition grew, leading to recordings with leading jazz artists. In the ’90s, he transitioned to teaching at The New School and Manhattan School of Music, mentoring future stars such as Robert Glasper and Emmet Cohen.
Beyond jazz, he worked as musical director for Brian Stokes Mitchell, coached Ben Stiller for Broadway, and contributed to music production with Gary Haase. Today, Gerard continues performing, teaching, and leading Gotham Music Lab, an online platform dedicated to accessible, high-quality music education.
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