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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/index.php\/study-jazz-with-yavuz\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">lessons<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/index.php\/study-jazz-with-yavuz\/\" title=\"\">English<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/index.php\/yavuz-ile-caz-calis\/\" title=\"\">T\u00fcrk\u00e7e<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-1536x874.png 1536w, https:\/\/yavuzakyazici.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-13.02.06-2048x1166.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Jazz with Yavuz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like my music, the Turkish Standards albums, my book <em>Caz Do\u011fa\u00e7lama Sanat\u0131<\/em>, the Jazz-A-Minute (J.A.M.) app or the JAM YouTube channel, you can also study jazz with me in a focused 1:1 setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:yakyazici@gmail.com?subject=Private%20Lesson%20Inquiry&amp;body=Instrument:%0ALevel:%0AGoals:%0AAvailability%20(time%20zone):%0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email me for lessons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just tell me your level &amp; goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In private lessons, we work on your playing in a very practical way \u2013 always through real tunes, clear exercises and a step-by-step system, not endless theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we can work on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your level and needs, we might focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Practical vocabulary<\/strong><br>Arpeggios, chromatic approach tones, scales and bebop ideas \u2013 practiced in a way that never feels dry or academic. We build lines you can actually use on standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Improvising by improvising<\/strong><br>We improvise from day one with clear limitations (few notes, simple rhythms, specific spots in the form), so your ideas grow naturally over real tunes.<br><em>(Also: a fresh modal approach \u2013 no more \u201cjust play Dorian over Dm7\u201d.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Harmony, chords &amp; comping<\/strong><br>Instead of memorizing thousands of chord shapes, we build one clear system you can move across tunes. We add substitutions that sound spicy and beautiful, not ego-driven and ugly, and explore contrapuntal comping so you create melodic lines in your comping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Standards &amp; repertoire<\/strong><br>How to really learn a standard: melody, form, guide tones, simple lines, lyrics and key recordings \u2013 so you don\u2019t forget the tune a week later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Bebop language &amp; line construction<\/strong><br>We decode short phrases from great solos, understand the approach tones and voice leading, and then build your own lines from the same DNA \u2013 not just lick copying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it makes sense, we also use materials from my <strong>book<\/strong>, the <strong>J.A.M. app<\/strong> and my <strong>YouTube channel<\/strong> as part of your homework and practice plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How lessons work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Online (Zoom or similar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 50 minutes per lesson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong> English or Turkish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homework:<\/strong> After each lesson you get a clear practice plan, often with PDFs, play-alongs or J.A.M. app assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing &amp; booking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in lessons, please send me a short email with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your instrument and current level,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what you\u2019d like to improve (for example: time feel, standards, bebop, harmony),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and your general availability (days\/times, and your time zone).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll reply with my current rates, available slots and a suggestion for how we could work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:yakyazici@gmail.com?subject=Private%20Lesson%20Inquiry&amp;body=Instrument:%0ALevel:%0AGoals:%0AAvailability%20(time%20zone):%0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email me for lessons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just tell me your level &amp; goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English \/ T\u00fcrk\u00e7e Study Jazz with Yavuz If you like my music, the Turkish Standards albums, my book Caz Do\u011fa\u00e7lama Sanat\u0131, the Jazz-A-Minute (J.A.M.) app or the JAM YouTube channel, you can also study jazz with me in a focused 1:1 setting. 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