Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 34 minutes ago
I think Licks get a bad wrap.
You need to learn vocabulary to speak, and
licks are short chunks of musical vocabulary.
So why not learn licks?
Its not the problem of the licks themselves. Its what you do with them.
A great exercise is force yourself to start on certain degree that you might not normally play or cannot hear yet. This one thing can really open up lots of possibilities.
In this video I demonstrate starting licks on the b6 of the minor.
A dark, ominous sound that is great to have in your improv toolkit.
✅ Get the video examples on Jazzduets Patreon: patreon.com/c/Jazzduets
✅ Check the 102 Classic minor Licks resource with licks starting on every degree: jazzduets.com/collections/licks/products/102-classic-minor-jazz-licks
✅ Check the Approach notes Collection here: jazzduets.com/collections/approach-notes
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My name is Nick Homes. I am a non genius musician who struggled for many years to find out the secrets of jazz improvisation. Throughout 40 years of playing, and obsessive investigation I have focussed on building systems of learning for my students so they can improve , and reach their learning goals with the highest probability whilst having fun!
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I think Licks get a bad wrap.
You need to learn vocabulary to speak, and
licks are short chunks of musical vocabulary.
So why not learn licks?
Its not the problem of the licks themselves. Its what you do with them.
A great exercise is force yourself to start on certain degree that you might not normally play or cannot hear yet. This one thing can really open up lots of possibilities.
In this video I demonstrate starting licks on the b6 of the minor.
A dark, ominous sound that is great to have in your improv toolkit.
✅ Get the video examples on Jazzduets Patreon: patreon.com/c/Jazzduets
✅ Check the 102 Classic minor Licks resource with licks starting on every degree: jazzduets.com/collections/licks/products/102-classic-minor-jazz-licks
✅ Check the Approach notes Collection here: jazzduets.com/collections/approach-notes
✍️ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿:
The best way to stay connected. Be the first to learn about latest resources + product discounts I don’t share anywhere else → : jazzduets.com/pages/newsletter-signup
*****************************
My name is Nick Homes. I am a non genius musician who struggled for many years to find out the secrets of jazz improvisation. Throughout 40 years of playing, and obsessive investigation I have focussed on building systems of learning for my students so they can improve , and reach their learning goals with the highest probability whilst having fun!
★ JAZZDUETS LINKS ★
➡ WEBSITE: jazzduets.com
➡ PATREON: patreon.com/c/Jazzduets
➡ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jazz_duets
➡ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jazzduetsshop
➡ EMAIL: support@jazzduets.com
