Turn Scales and Licks Into Clear, Expressive Jazz Solos
Get your first 5 improvisation lessons free and start shaping your ideas with structure and clarity.
Created by a professional saxophonist with 27+ years of experience — performing in 47 countries and helping musicians worldwide develop confident improvisation skills.
Created by a professional saxophonist with 27+ years of experience — performing in 47 countries and helping musicians worldwide develop confident improvisation skills.
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More than 200 students completed the course
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Course Author
Eugene Afanasenko "MONK"
Saxophonist, teacher, arranger, composer, bandleader
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All you need to start improvising with confidence — even if you’re a beginner
What you get
1
General information
Why improvisation and how it shapes your musicality.
2
Concept of improvisation
Practical approached used by
real jazz musicians.
3
Minor pentatonic
- Rhythmic and melodic ideas for improvisation.
- Examples and phrases for instant application.
4
Creating a jazz dictionary
Where to search for phrases
How to memorise them
Exercises to reinforce learning
5
Learn how to use a jazz dictionary
Learn how to use jazz dictionary in major and minor keys.
What you get
1
General information
Why improvisation and how it shapes your musicality.
2
Concept of improvisation
Practical approached used by
real jazz musicians.
3
Minor pentatonic
- Rhythmic and melodic ideas for improvisation.
- Examples and phrases for instant application
4
Creating a jazz dictionary
Where to search for phrases
How to memorise them
Exercises to reinforce learning
5
Learn how to use a jazz dictionary
Learn how to use jazz dictionary in major and minor keys.
About course
Video
Audio
PDF files
For saxophonists of any level (from music school to conservatory)
Master the minor pentatonic scale and build your own jazz vocabulary
Discover which notes work best for expressive solos
Start improvising confidently using the pentatonic scale
Develop your timing and groove with rhythmic patterns
Join an online community of fellow saxophonists
Duration: 2 hours of concentrated study
COURSE AUTHOR
Eugene Afanasenko "MONK"
Saxophonist, teacher, arranger, composer, bandleader
Has taught more than 200 students to play the saxophone
Performed with world-renowned artists such as:
Eric Marienthal (American saxophonist)
Elizabeth Mitchell (lead singer of the band Boney M)
Raymond Pauls (Latvian pianist, composer)
Wilfredo Rayes (drummer of the band Chicago)
and many others…
Currently performs as a soloist with Artem Pivovarov and the Electro Symphony project
HOW THE TRAINING IS CONDUCTED
1
Make payment for a course
on the website monksax.com
2
Your account is created
automatically
3
You get immediate access to all materials
- Video tutorials
- Audio examples
- PDF files with phrases
and exercises
4
Communicate with other participants through the messenger on the website
5
Get feedback from
the course author
6
You can study
Anywhere, anytime
and on any device
1
Make payment for a course
on the website monksax.com
2
Your account is created
automatically
3
You get immediate access to all materials
- Video tutorials
- Audio examples
- PDF files with phrases
and exercises
4
Communicate with other participants through the messenger on the website
5
Get feedback from the
course author
6
You can study
Anywhere, anytime
and on any device
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
first free lesson
first free lesson
You will receive your first lesson completely free of charge. Find out how it works and whether this course is suitable for you.
Enter your email and get your free saxophone lesson sent directly to your inbox. No spam. No hidden fees. Unsubscribe anytime.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
01 When does the course start and end?
Start immediately after purchase. Access is unlimited .
02 Is there any feedback?
Yes! You can write to the course author via messenger directly on the website.
03 Whom this course is intended for?
If you play the saxophone or another instrument and want to learn how to improvise, this course is intended for you!
04 How does the training go?
After payment you will get access to your personal account where you can find all the materials of the course. Take the course at your own pace and communicate with other musicians.
05 Can I actually get a free lesson and get my money back if I don't like it?
Absolutely! You can start with a completely free lesson — no credit card is required. And, if you decide to continue later or feel the course is not intended for you, so there is a 7-day money-back guarantee. That means you can explore the full program 100% risk-free — if you aren’t satisfied with the course you will get a full refund without any questions.
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