Welcome to the
Jazz Improv Institute
Master the Art of Jazz Improvisation – Online & In-Person
The Jazz Improv Institute (JII) is a is a welcoming learning community for musicians who love exploring jazz. Through a blend of in-person playing and thoughtfully organized online resources, JII supports ongoing growth in improvisation — at a pace that fits real life. Whether you’re discovering jazz for the first time or continuing a lifelong journey, this is a place to learn, play, and return to again and again.
If this resonates, you’re in good company
You enjoy playing and want to deepen your sound
You like understanding how harmony and melody connect
You appreciate structure that leaves room for curiosity
You value steady progress over shortcuts
With the Jazz Improv Institute, you will enjoy clarity, continuity, and direction — at your own pace.
Membership at the Jazz Improv Institute
Become a Member
Stay connected. Stay inspired.
Weekly Improv Insight email
Limited access to the resource library
Invitations to workshops, classes, and events
Only $19/year, less than $2/month
An easy way to stay in touch with the music - and with us.
Online Membership - $69/month
Ongoing jazz development, designed to feel sustainable and enjoyable.
Full access to the JII online resource library
Jazz improvisation lessons: tunes, theory, warmups, play-alongs
Monthly live group call, recorded
Learn on your own schedule, with room to explore
This is a great fit if you:
Enjoy practicing independently
Want gentle structure and guidance
Value organization and continuity
In-Person Membership - $240/month
Weekly ensemble-based learning + full online access
📍 Falls Church, VA — Crescendo Studios
🕒 Saturdays, 11 AM–1 PM
Includes:
Weekly in-person jazz combo sessions
Guided playing with coaching and feedback
Clear musical focus between meetings
Full access to the online membership
This isn’t a drop-in jam.
It’s a welcoming, structured ensemble environment where learning happens through playing, listening, and community.
Month-to-month. No long-term commitment.
Prefer a self-directed approach?
Explore our eBooks
Our eBooks are designed as musical companions - focused, practical, and easy to return to.
Clear Explanations
Videos and text to walk you through everything.
Playable Exercises
Everything written out as a downloadable PDF in your key
Efficient Learning
Created with adult learners and busy schedules in mind.
Our Philosophy
Jazz improvisation is a lifelong conversation.
It’s about listening, community, and enjoying the process.
At JII, we believe:
Sound grows from awareness
Listening and evaluation inform progress
Consistency creates ease
Access learning any time, from anywhere
Depth comes from curiosity
Explore deeply with no pressure
Growth unfolds over time
JII exists to support lifelong musicianship
Start Where You Are
Whether you join for free, learn online, or play with us in person, there’s a place for you here.
-> Join the Jazz Improv Institute
Hybrid Learning
A perfect blend of live instruction and self-paced online courses
Practical Resources
Play-along tunes, structured warm-ups, and improvisation
Personalized Guidance
Learn directly from an experienced jazz educator
Built for All Instruments
Improvisation lessons apply to all musicians
Membership Pricing
$19/Year
Annual Member
Improv Insight newsletter, limited access to the library, invitations to events
Price: $19 for 12 months, renewed automatically
$69/mo
Online membership
Everything in the annual membership plus a monthly group coaching call, weekly online lessons, and full access to the library
Price: $69/mo, renewed automatically, cancel any time
$240/mo
In-Person membership
Everything in the online membership plus weekly lessons from 11 - 1 pm on Saturdays at Crescendo Studios
Price: $240/mo, renewed automatically, cancel any time
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Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.
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Any and all instruments are welcome.
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Yes, you can join any time.
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If you miss an in-person class, there will be online lessons released instead. If you miss a group coaching call, we will send a recording link. There are no refunds for missed classes and the monthly rate is not pro-rated for attendance.
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Sign up on the website to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Today & Start Improvising!
Don’t miss out on the chance to grow as a jazz musician. Whether you’re a beginner, music educator, or a classical musician making the switch, JII is the perfect place to start.
