Circle of 5ths Method | A Sassy Improvisation Class!

Want to learn a great chord progression found in jazz, classical, baroque and romantic music, even in some pop songs? Want to make your music improvisation even more sassy? Jason’s Circle of 5ths Method not only teaches you the progression, but it enables you to harmonise any melody in the coolest most colourful, sassy way!

What’s in this Circle of 5ths Method & Sassy Improvisation Masterclass?

 

Here’s several steps to make your music sound super colourful and not remotely plain or “normal”!

1. Learn the circle of 5ths, possibly the most used chord progression in the whole history of music.

2. Try inversions to make the chords flow more smoothly.

3. Add 7ths for more colour.

4. Mix up Major and minor triads.

5. Try tritone substitutions.

6. Mix up Circle of 5ths and Tritone Substitutions, Major and minor chords.

7. Apply to Major Scales.

8. Apply to Auld Lang Syne.

Dr Jason Roberts is a highly renowned organist at Blessed Sacrament, New York. Formerly he was at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, New York City which has over 2000 members and has an equally impressive history of stunning musicians..

He began his musical career as a chorister at St. George’s Cathedral in Perth, Western Australia; and is a graduate of Rice University, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and the Manhattan School of Music. He is winner of the 2008 American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation and the 2007 Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition USA, and he has been a finalist at competitions in St. Albans, England and Haarlem, The Netherlands.

Jason spent several years as Organist/Choirmaster at St. James’s Episcopal Church in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA before moving to New York in 2014. He serves on the faculty at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and keeps an active recital schedule.

His compositions have been performed at Princeton University Chapel in New Jersey, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and at Westminster Abbey in London, among other venues. Roberts has served on the music ministry at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York and at St. James Episcopal Church in Hartford, Connecticut, and has taught on the faculty at Westminster Choir College. He has a PhD from Manhattan School of Music, a master’s degree from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from Rice University in Houston.

Our music masterclass courses are self-study digital courses embedded with information, interactive music software (scores), exercises, objectives, tasks, teaching pedagogy and videos of celebrities and international level musicians explaining and demonstrating key skills. Certificates are awarded at the end of each course.

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A Quick Look at a Typical Masterclass Course

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Course Dashboard with Progress and Points

 

Thorough Musicianship
Creativity, improvisation, and ear training are seamlessly integrated with popular, gospel, classical and jazz melodies to help you achieve true musical freedom.

Unique Learning Journey
Our tailored methodology emphasises improvisation and aural skills first, with notation used to support—not restrict—your creativity.

Certification
Courses include clear objectives, tasks, and fun quizzes that lead to downloadable certificates—perfect for motivation and recognition.

Gamification
Track your progress and climb the league tables by earning certificate points and logging in regularly.

️ Interactive Software
Our custom music software links visual notation with sound to enhance your creativity and understanding.

Celebrity Masterclasses
Learn from internationally acclaimed musicians and award-winning performers through high-quality video lessons and real-world demonstrations.

Expert Pedagogy
Each self-study course is structured with professional teaching principles, goal-setting, progress tracking, and step-by-step tasks.

Flexible Learning
Study from home, at your own pace. Affordable monthly fees and no need to travel—music learning that fits your lifestyle.

Human Touch
Get personalised support from our expert team and request custom courses tailored to your goals.

Personalised Experience
Receive bespoke course recommendations and guided learning plans based on your interests and skill level.

For All Levels
A wide range of self-study courses, celebrity masterclasses, and optional 1-1 lessons designed for adult and teenage musicians, university/conservatoire students, home schoolers, and music therapists.

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A Quick Look at a Typical Masterclass Course

•  Celebrity video lessons
•  Objectives & exercises
•  Progress tracking
• ️ Interactive music software
•  Certificate on completion