Jazz Piano Foundations
The self-paced course that teaches jazz piano in order.
Imagine sitting down at any jazz standard and knowing exactly what to play.
You already play some piano. You've been picking up pieces — a voicing here, a lick there, a tune when you can.
What's missing isn't more tips. It's a system — a step-by-step framework that turns everything you already know into something you can actually build on.
That's what this course is for.
The Curriculum
Six months of structured lessons, delivered self-paced so you move at your speed.
Introduction to Jazz Piano
- Chromatic scale, major and minor scales
- Intervals
- Triads and 7th chords
- Introduction to modes
- Three-note voicings
- 2-5-1 progressions
- Extensions
Jazz Piano Style & Standards
- Swing feel and articulation
- Learning jazz standards
- Shell voicings (closed + open)
- Tritone substitution
- Rootless voicings
- Applied to C Jam Blues
Improvisation (the SCO Method)
- Blues scales
- The SCO Method — Scale, Chord tones, Omission
- Steps, skips, and leaps
- Dave Frank's flow, phrase, breathe
- Applied to C Jam Blues and Autumn Leaves
What's Included
- 🎹The Full Self-Paced CourseEvery module organized in order. Watch on any device, work at your own pace.
- 🎥Live Online Group SessionsRegular live sessions where students bring questions and apply what they're learning together.
- 🌱Lifetime Access to the CommunityOngoing access inside the Fertile Minds Jazz Academy community on Skool.
Common Questions
I'm a total beginner. Is this for me?
This course assumes you already know basic chords and can read simple sheet music. If you've never touched a piano, I'd recommend starting with foundational piano basics first, then coming back.
How much time will I need each week?
The course is designed for 3–5 hours of practice a week, but because it's self-paced, you can move faster or slower depending on your life. There's no cohort clock.
What piano or keyboard do I need?
Any piano or keyboard with at least 61 keys works. Weighted keys are preferred but not required.
Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. Once you enroll, the course and the community are yours to keep. Come back anytime.
Can I get a refund if it's not for me?
If you go through the first month, do the work, and feel it's not for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund. This isn't for people who watch one lesson and quit — it's for students who tried in good faith.
Do you offer 1:1 coaching too?
Yes — see the 1:1 Coaching page. Ten weeks, application only. It's a bigger commitment, priced at $1,000 to start.
Ready to actually understand jazz?
Enroll today. Lifetime access. Real teaching. A real path.
Enroll — $197