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Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons vs Jazz Licks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons

Learn jazz improvisation and technique from renowned musicians through in-depth video lessons and interviews. Explore chord progressions, melodic concepts, and rhythmic approaches for all instruments. Access supplementary materials like PDFs and MP3s to enhance your practice.

Highlights
  • Masterclasses with jazz icons
  • In-depth video lessons
  • Interviews with musicians
  • PDFs and MP3s included
  • Play-along tracks
  • Lessons for all instruments
Features
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"Thanks to JazzHeaven I study with some of my HEROES. For the price it’s ridiculous how much info is on each video!" - Alfredo Paixao, Italy (5-Star Amazon Review). HARLAND, KENNY WERNER, BERGONZI, LAGE LUND, ETC. teach You! *** Killer Jazz Instructional Videos/Interviews with the Greats - for ALL Instruments! Learn from JAZZ ICONS like Kenny Werner, Jerry Bergonzi, Eric Harland, Lee Konitz, Lage Lund, Gilad Hekselman, Oz Noy, Ingrid Jensen, Ralph Peterson, Jean-Michel Pilc, Ari Hoenig & MANY more... EACH VIDEO FEATURES: * 90 minute to 2.5 hour Lesson/Masterclass * 60-minute Interview Many videos feature PDFs/MP3s plus Band Performances, Play-Alongs & other Extras. Most examples are based on chord progressions of familiar Jazz Standards. CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS: * Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery: The 4 Steps * Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery of Melody, Harmony & Rhythm * Jerry Bergonzi: Creating a Jazz Vocabulary Vol. 1 (WORKOUTS: Chord Scales/Tones, Approach Systems, Voice Leading & More) * Jerry Bergonzi: Creating a Jazz Vocabulary Vol. 2 (Sequences, Substitutions & Shapes) * Jerry Bergonzi: Creating a Jazz Vocabulary Vol. 3 (MELODIC RHYTHM: A Rhythmic Approach to Creating Melodies) * Jean-Michel Pilc: True Jazz Improvisation * Lee Konitz: Talking & Playing FOR SAXOPHONE PLAYERS: * Jerry Bergonzi: Saxophone Mastery FOR DRUMMERS: * Eric Harland: The Yin & Yang of Jazz Drumming * Ari Hoenig: Melodic Drumming * Ralph Peterson: Jazz Drumming Demystified FOR GUITAR PLAYERS: * Lage Lund: Jazz Guitar Chordal Vocabulary * Gilad Hekselman: Jazz Guitar Polyphony * Oz Noy: Guitar Improvisation Workout * Oz Noy: Play-Along Workout FOR PIANISTS: * Enrico Pieranunzi: Jazz Piano – A Melodic Approach * Jean-Michel Pilc: Piano Playing: Transcending the Instrument (For Any Pianist interested in Technique & Practicing!) FUTURE RELEASES: * Ingrid Jensen * Mike Clark & Paul Jackson * Vincent Herring * Geoffrey Keezer * Walt Weiskopf * David Kikoski * Sergio Brandao * Lincoln Goines * Portinho * Joel Frahm * Jamey Haddad * And more to come Great care & attention to detail was given to match the level of production quality to the fantastic level of the JazzHeaven.com artists and to bring you the most valuable learning tool possible! HAPPY CUSTOMERS: "This company, Jazz Heaven, really does put the best teaching material available out there. Their brand is enough for me now to just buy, without having to read reviews. I have many of their videos. All are great, so I anticipate each release." - Pat George, USA (5-Star Amazon Review Excerpt) "The playing is outstanding & the quality production gives you a front-row seat to some sensitive work that might be difficult to pick up in another setting, with the added bonus that you can watch it repeatedly. And the interview section is every bit as interesting as the demonstrations." - “Beantown Drummer” (5-Star Amazon Review Excerpt) "It’s so clear - it actually makes you mad that you didn’t get it earlier…" - Denis DiBlasio, Director of Jazz Studies, Rowan University & 5-year Maynard Ferguson Big Band Musical Director QUESTIONS? Please visit http://jazzheaven.com/support For updates/notifications about special deals & goodies not available anywhere else, visit http://JazzHeaven.com Our Privacy Policy: http://jazzheaven.com/privacy-policy

About

Jazz Licks

Practice jazz improvisation with scrolling sheet music, backing tracks, and automatic transposition for various instruments. Offers adjustable tempo, clef switching, and PDF export for sheet music.

Highlights
  • Melody Guide with sheet music sync
  • Backing tracks with drums
  • Automatic 12-key transposition
  • Variable tempo control
  • Clef switching (treble/bass)
  • PDF export for sheet music
  • Favorites registration
Features
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◆This is a one-time purchase app that lets you practice various jazz improvisation phrases with backing tracks. Fully compatible with transposing instruments such as trumpet and saxophone. 【Main Features】 ・Melody Guide:Phrases scroll along with the sheet music and backing, allowing you to practice in sync. Great for beginners too! ・Backing with Drums:The drum keeps the rhythm so you can focus on groove while practicing. ・Automatic 12-Key Transposition:Practice without worrying about keys, even for C, Eb, and Bb instruments. ・Variable Tempo:Easily change the tempo to various patterns via settings. ・Key Step Adjustment:Optimize difficulty by transposing up a half step, perfect fourth, or perfect fifth. ・Clef Switching:Switch between treble and bass clefs. The actual pitch follows accordingly. ・Backing Pattern Switching:Freely change styles like Swing or Bossa Nova to match the mood. ・Backing Only Playback:Practice improvisation realistically without the melody line. ・Favorites Registration:Collect your favorite phrases in one place for instant access. ・PDF Export:Convert phrases into sheet music PDFs for printing. ・Simple UI & Easy Operation:Minimalist design makes functions clear at a glance. ・More Phrases Coming Soon:Content will be expanded with updates. 【Recommended For】 ・Jazz beginners to advanced players ・Wind players who want to improve improvisation for big band or jam sessions ・Those who want to systematically learn standard jazz phrases ・Those who want to manage sheet music, backing, and tempo all in one app 【One-Time Purchase for Peace of Mind】 ・No additional payments or subscriptions ・Future phrase additions will also be provided for free

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons at Free against Jazz Licks's $12.99. Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Jazz Licks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 12 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons is free to download; Jazz Licks costs $12.99 up front. Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jazz Licks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons's written reviews are positive against 62% of Jazz Licks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons ships an update every 12 months, Jazz Licks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons versus Jazz Licks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation LessonsJazz Licks
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazzHeaven.comGENIT Inc.

Customer experience

Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jazz Licks

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons

One-time10
  • Gilad Hekselman: Jazz Guitar Polyphony (12 Month Access)$29.99
  • Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery: The 4 Steps (12 Month Access)$29.99
  • Lage Lund: Jazz Guitar Chordal Vocabulary$39.99
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  • Gilad Hekselman: Jazz Guitar Polyphony$39.99
  • Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery: The 4 Steps$39.99
  • Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery of Melody, Harmony & Rhythm$39.99
  • Jean-Michel Pilc: True Jazz Improvisation$39.99
  • Jean-Michel Pilc: Piano Playing: Transcending The Instrument$39.99
  • K. Werner Effortl Mastery Pack$74.99
  • Jerry Bergonzi Vol. 1+2+3 Pack$109.99
None

Jazz Licks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons free?
Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jazz Licks free?
Jazz Licks costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons or Jazz Licks?
Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons is rated higher. Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jazz Licks averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons or Jazz Licks have ads?
Neither Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons nor Jazz Licks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons or Jazz Licks?
Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons ships an update every 12 months, and Jazz Licks every 6 days. Most recently, Jazz Licks Technique Harmony Improvisation Lessons was updated on September 19, 2026 and Jazz Licks on October 26, 2026.

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