A 12-Week jazz improvisation workshop for busy adult guitarists In toronto.

Learn to play changes, without guessing what to practice!

If you're like most adult guitar players, your musical goals have taken a back seat to daily commitments - work, family and all of the responsibilities they entail.

When you do have time to pick up the guitar, it's easy to become lost down a rabbit hole of YouTube videos, ending up confused, directionless, and playing the same licks you've been playing for years - before putting your guitar down in defeat for another few weeks.

If this sounds familiar, this workshop is for you!

where & when:

📍Location: Toronto Public Library|145 Annette Street, Toronto, M6P 1P3

📅 Schedule: Beginning April 4th — June 20th, 2026

👥 Class Size: Limited to 12 Students|Ages 18+

🧰 Equipment Needed: Archtop / Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar & Practice Amp

💵 Cost: $960 / 12-week Term ($80 per class)

The Jazz guitar workshop for busy adults

This is a live, 12-week jazz improvisation workshop designed to give you clarity, confidence and momentum — even if your practice time is limited. It avoids the common pitfalls when learning jazz, with:

No theory overload.

No modes or licks to memorize.

No guessing what to do next.

Just a clear path, guided practice and real progress.

How it works

Over 12 Weeks, You’ll Get:

🎸 Weekly 90-Minute Group Session (In Person)
Each session introduces core jazz concepts and shows you exactly how to use them in real music.

⏱ Guided 20-Minute Practice Videos
Daily, follow-along video sessions you can do at home.
They tell you exactly what to practice, how to practice, and what to listen for.

📘 A Structured Workbook
Includes TABs, exercises, and backing tracks so everything is organized in one place.

🎶 A Final Performance at a Toronto Venue
You’ll perform with a professional jazz band — applying what you’ve learned in a real-world setting.

why it works

Most players don’t fail because they lack talent.
They fail because they lack structure.

This workshop is built around simplicity:

One scale (the Major Scale)
One primary neck position
One classic jazz standard

This focused approach allows you to:

Hear the harmony clearly
Create melodic, flowing lines
Improvise with confidence instead of guesswork

Who is it For?

Intermediate guitarists coming from blues or rock
Adult players with limited practice time who want a clear plan and fast results
Anyone who has tried learning jazz online and felt overwhelmed

If you want clarity instead of chaos - you’re in the right place.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

✅ Improvise confidently over common jazz progressions (II-V-I's, I-VI-II-V's, etc.)

✅ Master a jazz standard you can call at any jam session

✅ Understand how jazz harmony actually works on the guitar

✅ Use guide tones and passing tones to create fluid, exciting solos

✅ Play with better phrasing, rhythm, and space

✅ Practice efficiently — even with limited time

✅ Have a repeatable method for lifelong improvement

✅ Perform real jazz with real musicians

Meet your instructor

Tim Adams is a guitarist & educator with 19 years of teaching experience and has collaborated with musicians from The Cure, Mumford & Sons, and The Staves, performing throughout the UK and North America. His students have gone on to work with artists such as Wolf Alice and Brian Eno. He also hosts The ABC's of Jazz Guitar YouTube channel.

“I’ve distilled everything I learned from great musicians into the simplest, most enjoyable path to jazz improvisation — especially for players who have struggled before. This is the course I wish existed when I started.”

to register & Learn more:

Spots are limited to keep the experience personal and effective.

The next step is a short call to:

Make sure the workshop is a good fit
Answer your questions
Get you registered!

👉 Book now by clicking the calendar.

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