Jazz Is Not Dead: Volume III
The ii-V-I Chord Progression
A Jazz Mandolin Course with Don Julin
Purchase Course NowMaster the II/V/I Progression and Unlock the Secret of Jazz Improvisation—Even If You’ve Struggled with Music Theory Before!
Don Julin
Don Julin, the author of the best-selling "Mandolin For Dummies" (Wiley 2012) and creator of Mandolins Heal The World (online mandolin school), has developed a reputation for being one of the most eclectic mandolin players/teachers on the scene today.
Don has released over 20 CDs of original music and played on countless others. His original compositions appear in many network and cable television programs. Recent clients include HBO, NBC, Showtime, Bravo, National Geographic Explorer, and more. His 2024 release, Fractured Fiddle Tunes, is a collection of re-imagined traditional fiddle tunes.
Julin was instrumental in launching the career of bluegrass phenom Billy Strings. The duo Billy Strings & Don Julin toured the USA in a mini-van (2013-2015), playing over 500 shows to bluegrass fans, young and old alike. The duo recorded two CDs (Rock of Ages 2012) and (Fiddle Tune X 2014).
If you’re a mandolin player who loves jazz but feels stuck when improvising over jazz-style progressions, you’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve tried learning theory before, but it felt overwhelming.
Or perhaps you’ve memorized licks, but they don’t feel authentic to your playing.
This course was designed to help you break through those barriers and finally play with confidence and creativity.
In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn how to identify II/V/I progressions, understand their function in jazz harmony, and confidently improvise your way through II/V/Is in major and minor keys.
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We’ll break down the theory using six iconic jazz standards, show you how to apply it, and help you develop your jazz voice on the mandolin.
The Tunes:
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Afternoon in Paris
What Is This Thing Called Love
Bluesette
Satin Doll
What You Will Learn:
- Learn to recognize the II/V/I progression in any jazz tune.
- Understand the harmonic function behind this essential cadence.
- Improvise with confidence using proven techniques and strategies.
- Apply your skills to six classic jazz standards.
- Develop your own improvisational style that feels authentic and creative.
 The Workshop Includes:
85 Training Videos
PDF with standard notation, tablature and chord diagrams.
Practice tracks
24/7 Lifetime access to course material
Picture yourself confidently playing through your favorite jazz standards, understanding precisely what’s happening harmonically and how to respond musically.
That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of this course.
You Can Access This Great Course in Two Ways.
A one-time purchase will give you lifetime access to the course material.Â
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Download the FREE ii/V/I Chord Progression PDF.
This PDF helps to simplify this common jazz chord progression.
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