IMPROVISERS ACADEMY

Becoming a Better Improviser on Guitar Just Got Easier

You are Just Seconds Away from the Essential Training, Advice, and Support You Need at Improviser’s Academy
Your Gateway to Mastering Improvisation, Growing in a Supportive Community, and Crafting Your Unique Musical Voice.

Ignite Your Improvisational Brilliance!

Join our program, and let me guide you through the single most crucial element of improvisational success applying theory naturally in your solos.

TUNES

Explore a new jazz standard monthly (Comping/Soloing)

Monthly live

Ask your questions and get the support you need

Community

Connect with a warm, vibrant and welcoming community

Assignments

Bridge theory to practice and enhance your real time skills.

Hi, Daniel here

In my 2 decades of teaching, I’ve seen dedicated guitar players struggle. They put in the time to practice scales, technique and theories, yet the magic of improvisation feels out of reach.

If you’ve felt stuck or unsure about blending theory into your solos, I get it—I’ve been there too.

Welcome to Improvisers Academy

where we’re not just about learning; we’re a dynamic community that grows together.

Imagine this: You’re part of a lively community led by me, Daniel Weiss, at Improviser’s Academy. It’s not just a class; it’s a shared journey to master guitar improvisation.

Every month, I hand you exciting assignments, creating an atmosphere where your progress is not just noted but celebrated.

Dive into our supportive community, where you and fellow musicians, along with me, provide valuable feedback, shaping your growth.

Join our monthly live sessions—a chance for me to answer your questions and offer support. It’s a lively exchange, a chance to learn from others. If you miss a live session, no worries. Our complete archive ensures you catch up on every lesson and insight whenever you can.

This isn’t just a membership—it’s your ticket to a rewarding musical journey. Improve your guitar skills, discover your true potential, and let’s start this transformative adventure together at Improviser’s Academy.

Throughout, know you’re learning to improvise—from basic skills to advanced techniques. It’s a step-by-step journey in a supportive, non-judgmental community that grows and thrives together under my guidance with over two decades of teaching experience, with fantastic results and feedback from students worldwide.

Stop me if Any of This Sounds Familiar…

You struggle to apply music theory to create expressive solos, leaving you frustrated and feeling directionless in your playing.
You constantly watch skilled players Improvise, feeling like you’ll never reach their level, creating a sense of frustration and self-doubt.
You repeatedly use the same musical patterns , leaving you uninspired and without a clear path forward.
You practice alone without the joy or resources to understand and grow, creating a sense of lack of direction.
You find yourself missing a supportive community for guidance and shared experiences, making your musical journey feel isolated and overwhelming.

Thankfully, all of that is behind you…

GET INSTANT ACCESS TO IMPROVISERS ACADEMY

Together, we’ll explore a myriad of jazz tunes, unraveling the mysteries of basic to advanced chord progressions.
This isn’t just a course; it’s a gateway to a new dimension of musical expression.

Chord Tone Mastery

Dive deep into the art of chord tones and master the foundation of melodic soloing.

Melodic Embellishmens & Enclosures

Transform your solos adding layers of sophistication to your improvisation.

Motive Development

Create resonant motives for your solos. Master the art of crafting musical themes.

BEBOP & TUNES

Acquire the harmonic and melodic language that will elevate your playing to the next level.

Transcriptions and Secrets of the Masters

Learn how to tastefully break musical conventions and express yourself without boundaries.

Out/In, Alterations

Unravel the complexities of jazz harmony and integrate them seamlessly into your solos.

Creative Freedom & “Rule Bending”

Master tasteful musical rebellion, expressing yourself without boundaries.

Rhythmic Precision, Groove, and Nuance

Elevate your playing with precision and soulful expression into every note.

Right and Left Hand Techniques

Refine your technique and elevate your overall musical expression.

Accompanying & Chord Melody

Discover the secrets of enchanting chord melodies and seamless accompaniment.

Empower your musical journey with structured learning.

The Archive:

Missed a live stream? I got you covered

The Learning Space:

Monthly lessons and assignments to maximize your progress.

The Forum:

Your place for posting, receiving feedback, and sharing videos and exercises.

GET EARLY ACCESS TO IMPROVISERS ACADEMY
30% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME

Due to popular demand, this special offer is coming to an end soon!

Monthly

$37
$25/month

Pay as you go.

Monthly Live Online
Q&A With Daniel
Access growing archive of past streams
Monthly Lesson
(20+ min video)
Monthly Solo Transcription
Full length Workbooks (tabs/notation/explanations)
Practice Check Lists and Assignments
The Community Forum

Cancel any time.

Annual

$444
$19/month

Save an extra 25%. Billed at $228 per year.

Monthly Live Online
Q&A With Daniel
Access growing archive of past streams
Monthly Lesson
(20+ min video)
Monthly Solo Transcription
Full length Workbooks (tabs/notation/explanations)
Practice Check Lists and Assignments
The Community Forum

Cancel any time.

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Routine 1

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

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Routine 2

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

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Routine 3

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

This will close in 0 seconds

Motivation-1

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

This will close in 0 seconds

Motivation-2

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

This will close in 0 seconds

Motivation-3

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

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Affirmation 1

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

This will close in 0 seconds

Affirmation 2

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

This will close in 0 seconds

Affirmation 3

OVERVIEW
In this video, you’ll delve into a comprehensive transcription of my improvisation over Bb Rhythm changes. I incorporate advanced techniques such as melodic minor mode implementation, Bebop enclosures, variations of rhythmic elements like 16th notes and triplets, and strategic substitutions—all of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 1: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 2: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Step 3: All of which we’ll explore in this course.

Many of the great improvisers honed their skills through playing and analyzing transcriptions.
By immersing yourself in these musical passages, you’ll absorb the nuances and gradually develop your understanding of the language. If you ever find yourself playing something without fully grasping its origin, let your ears guide you. Through the Improvisers Academy, and by regularly engaging with transcriptions,
you’ll witness a transformation in your musical perception.

Topic

Personally, hearing and seeing a transcription of my performance aids me in identifying areas for improvement and refining my approach. This reciprocal awareness is crucial—when creating in real-time, you’re in a different mental state compared to when you’re listening.

I encourage you to record your own solos, based on the ideas presented,
and critically analyze them. Discover what intrigues you and consider areas for enhancement or refinement.

Topic

For this transcription lesson, your assignment is simple: play and experiment.
If there’s something you don’t comprehend immediately, jot it down for later exploration.
Save your questions for our live sessions. Above all, my primary directive is to encourage you to play and experiment.

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