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.

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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.

    ->Join Yearly Membership

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

    ->Become an Online Member

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.

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Prefer a self-directed approach?

Explore our eBooks

Our eBooks are designed as musical companions - focused, practical, and easy to return to.

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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.

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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

  • Not at all! JII is beginner-friendly while also offering advanced materials for experienced musicians.

  • Any and all instruments are welcome.

  • Yes, you can join any time.

  • 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.

  • 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.

In-Person Classes:

Saturdays, 11 AM – 1 PM at Crescendo Studios, Falls Church, VA

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