$45.00 USD

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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. "Improvise like a jazz cat" is a special package in a series of other complete courses we offer, so you'll get a taste of what Gotham Music Lab is and, hopefully, get a good start to your music journey.

Immersion Lessons

Stop practicing like a machine and start feeling like a musician. This series shows you how to internalize rhythm, flow, and harmony from the very first note — so you connect with the music itself, not just the sheet.

Through harmonic and melodic outlining, you’ll learn to sense the energy and shape of a tune before diving into details. Once you add the notes, everything falls naturally into place — fluid, confident, and musical.

Lesson 1 – Outlining
Learn how to build harmonic and melodic outlines that reveal the true architecture of a piece. Discover how to sketch the form, feel the rhythm, and trace the harmonic flow without getting bogged down in detail.

Lesson 2 – “Waltz for Debby”
Apply the outlining approach to Bill Evans’ classic tune. Explore its flowing 3/4 rhythm, rich harmonies, and lyrical movement — and learn how to make the music breathe from the very first phrase.

What People Are Saying:

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.

Emmet Cohen