Improvisation is about much more than picking from endless options "in the moment." It’s about knowing how to make meaningful choices.

In this short lesson, saxophonist and educator Dan Pratt demonstrates how arpeggios and scales in thirds can become powerful building blocks for spontaneous creativity.

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You’ll learn:

  • Train your ear as a saxophonist
  • Build rhythmic precision
  • Create melodies that feel both natural and intentional

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