In our quest for percussive freedom, we will explore melody making: how to stack rhythm, bass & harmony with a melodic movement on top

Probably the most important & challenging aspect of soloing!

Interval Series - Octave. Smooth jazz type melody using octave interval.

The theme was written in two-part counterpoint. This variation is mostly single line, but it sounds like two parts are talking to each other like "question and answer".

In the style of Ian Crichton (Saga) with focusing on Articulation, Syncopated rhythm, and unison & harmonized lines.

Focuses on different phrasing techniques like slide, bending,, vibrato, question and answer.

Percussion ads a whole new dimension to your phrasing. Let's break down how to produce sound and go through some killer licks to get you rolling!

Can someone show me a jazz scale?". There is no easy answer to get the jazz sound - but here in important ingredient for sure: Playing arpeggio based runs is an effective way of escaping a typical scalar sound.

How to create phrases and the call & response concept.