Stop running scales. Start making music.
Stop overthinking jazz. Break free from scales, licks, and rigid patterns—and start improvising the way great players do by developing your ear and playing what you hear.
Explore these materials individually OR through the Jazz Circle Membership, you get full access to everything:
✅ Pocket Jazz & Improvisation Savvy – Video courses designed for ear-led jazz improvisation.
✅ Groovz Playground – Play-along tracks to train your ears in real musical settings.
✅ Jazz Master Chat – Insights from jazz legends, with 60+ exclusive interviews to inspire you.
Join today and unlock the complete system for playing jazz with freedom.
Why most jazz players struggle (and how YOU can break through)
Ever feel like you’re playing scales and hunting for the “right” notes instead of playing real music? Like your solos sound mechanical instead of expressive? You’re not alone—most players struggle because they’re stuck thinking about notes instead of hearing the music.
What if you could hear what you want to play before you play it? That’s how great jazz improvisers play—and that’s what the Jazz Circle Membership will train you to do (hear!).
Full access to Pocket Jazz, Improvisation Savvy, Groovz Playground, 60+ interviews, and the Jazz Navigator to customize it to YOU —all from just $19.95/month.
What Players Say...
"This completely changed the way I approach improvisation. I stopped memorizing scales and started playing from what I hear. Huge difference!"
"Michael explains jazz in a way no one else does. Every lesson unlocks something new in my playing."
"This is the best ear training for jazz improvisation I've ever come across. Period."
"You give me actionable protocols that have measurable outcomes and are always a bit outside my comfort zone. Too many of the alternatives feel like empty get rich quick schemes like '5 licks that will make you sound like Michael Brecker'!!"
Just want Pocket Jazz?
The fastest way to learn jazz improvisation—without scales or overthinking.
If you’re looking for quick, powerful lessons to help you break free from patterns and play what you hear, Pocket Jazz is exactly what you need.
What You'll Get in Pocket Jazz:
✅ 60+ Concise Video Lessons – Improve faster with fun 3-minute lessons that help you build real improvisation skills.
✅ 100+ Interview Excerpts from Jazz Masters – Insights from jazz legends like Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, and Ron Carter that directly relate to each lesson.
✅ Curated Spotify Listening Tracks – Most Pocket Jazz lessons come with hand-selected recording that directly connect to the concepts taught.
✅ Essential Jazz Exercises – Quick, effective exercises designed to train your ears and connect you to your instrument.
✅ Lifetime Access for Just $47 – Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and improve for life.
Get lifetime access to nearly 60 quick jazz lessons, curated tracks, and master interviews for just $47—no subscriptions, just instant access.
BUT... Pocket Jazz is just the beginning. When you join Jazz Circle, you also get access to:
- Improvisation Savvy – A deeper dive into mastering jazz improvisation.
- Groovz Playground – Play-along tracks designed to train your ears.
- Jazz Chat AI – Get personalized jazz guidance anytime.
- Jazz Master Chat – 60+ exclusive interviews with the world's best musicians.
🚀 All of this is included in your Jazz Circle Membership.
The Savvy Series – Expand Your Jazz Knowledge and Playing Skills
The updated version of a comprehensive guide to mastering the alto trombone, focusing on its unique role and challenges in jazz performance.
Master Alto Trombone
The updated version of this essential ear-based guide for trombonists aiming to excel in jazz improvisation.
Elevate Your Trombone Skills
Develop your ability to hear and understand jazz, enabling you to play what you hear with confidence.
Train Your Ears
Master rhythmic creativity to enhance your improvisational skills and overall musicality.
Sharpen Your Rhythm