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Producing practice and teaching resources for musicians. 2 x national awards for jazz education, 1 x national award for performance as member of "best UK jazz ensemble", 7 years as jazz professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, over 30 years as a freelance professional musician (London UK) and Amazon best-selling author.

Producing practice and teaching resources for musicians. 2 x national awards for jazz education, 1 x national award for performance as member of "best UK jazz ensemble", 7 years as jazz professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, over 30 years as a freelance professional musician (London UK) and Amazon best-selling author.
The Savvy Guide to Melodic Minor Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Melodic Minor Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Major Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Major Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Major Pentatonic Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Major Pentatonic Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Harmonic Minor Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Harmonic Minor Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Natural Minor Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Natural Minor Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Blues Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Blues Scales

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Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU
The Savvy Guide to Minor Pentatonic Scales
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The Savvy Guide to Minor Pentatonic Scales

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This edition is provided for FREE as a sample for the rest of the series. It includes the full set of resources that are included in every book in the series. Includes 576 accompanying play-along tracks covering every exercise in all 12 keys (in Concert Pitch, Bb Pitch, Eb Pitch and Bass Clef) making it suitable for virtually any instrument. These study guides are aimed at beginner to intermediate students on virtually any instrument and are particularly suitable for key stage 3-5 students. Each book includes a clear explanation of how the scales work, using the interval sequence as a method to learn and memorise each scale in any key. The scales are notated in all 12 keys in treble clef and bass clef, with exercises going up then down the scale, down then up the scale, plus arpeggios (1-3-5-7). Every exercise includes audio play-along tracks at 4 different tempos, from 90bpm to 180bpm at 4x for each exercise. These play-along audio tracks make the exercises more engaging by creating a challenge that is fun to do and levels up as the student improves their skills. Check out this 2 minute YouTube video for a more detailed explanation and introduction… https://youtu.be/NTsNuKrFvGU