Learn the foundational stage of the exact voicing system that took me from a jazz beginner to a gigging jazz pianist in just months.
I call this first stage “Functional Spread Voicings” - the foundation of my 3-tier spread voicing system, followed by “Authentic Spread Voicings” and finally “Pro Authentic Spread Voicings.”
This system is designed to help you build a large repertoire of jazz standards early on in your journey by utilizing simplified, “functional” voicings - with gradual, intentional upgrades so your playing sounds more rich and authentic over time.
Even in this first tier, you’ll learn how to play through jazz standards with a full, professional sound using voicings that focus on just the bare essentials.
No fancy b9, #11, b13, or any extensions just yet.
Because most people start adding extensions way too soon and don’t ever really understand or internalize them anyway.
Instead, you should apply simple yet pro sounding voicings to enough tunes until it becomes second nature.
And then you can get fancy with all the extensions.
The “Functional Spread Voicings” system results in just that - simple yet pro sounding voicings.
I spent years refining this system - testing, tweaking, and simplifying - until my students were getting the same results that took me months to achieve.
After seeing those transformations first hand, I founded Novu Jazz Academy, where I’ve turned this 3-tier system into a full spread voicing series - Functional, Authentic, and Pro Authentic - alongside several other in-depth courses.
Now, I’ve decided to offer a sample mini-course with select lessons from the first tier, Functional Spread Voicings, to the public for just $39.
Instead of trying to explain this system with a bunch of words, it’s easier if I just demonstrate for you these “functional spread voicings” and how they sound when applied to jazz standards.
Check out this quick video:
After purchasing, you will receive:
Immediate access to the Functional Spread Voicings Mini-Course - featuring select lessons pulled directly from the full course inside Novu Jazz Academy.
A downloadable 5-page PDF detailing the core voicings from my system, focusing on the most common ones you'll encounter in jazz tunes. This is the result of years of refinement, condensed into a clear and concise guide.
If this is so valuable, then why it it so cheap?
Two reasons.
Firstly, my main source of income is through 1-on-1 coaching. This mini-course is a small taste of how I approach just one area of jazz piano, and it gives you a feel for my teaching style. My goal is for you to see the value in it and be inspired to become a member of Novu Jazz Academy or even consider working with me 1-on-1. Just being real here.
And if my approach isn’t your thing, then you’ll feel better having made a small $39 investment rather than becoming a member of Novu Jazz Academy or committing to my 1-on-1 coaching.
Secondly, it’s just much more efficient for everyone if you decide to join my coaching program after this, since you’ll already have a grasp of these Functional Spread Voicings. That’s when things really start to get spicy - when you’re ready to dive into the deeper complexities. That’s where mentorship truly makes a difference.
And honestly, that’s when it gets more fun for both of us.
Hear from some of my students
By now, I hope I’ve made it clear just how valuable Tier 1 of my 3-tier spread voicings system - “Functional Spread Voicings” - really is.
If not, well then I have nothing left to say!
You watched my video demonstration, read through the details, and heard from some of my students, so if that still doesn’t convince you then it probably just isn’t what you’re looking for and trust me, I totally get it.
But in case you’ve had a sudden change of heart, I’m going to annoy you just once more with the link to purchase, hah.
In either case - I wish you the best in both life and in your jazz journey!
- Charlie