Discover your own musical creativity
Improvise for Real is a learning method that teaches you how to improvise through easy-to-understand, enjoyable exercises. You’ll learn how chord progressions work and how to weave your own melodies effortlessly through them. IFR helps you express your musical ideas in any key and play directly from your imagination, developing the skills you need for true creative self-expression on any instrument.
True understanding of harmony
Learn to see the single musical landscape that underlies all your favorite songs, and weave your own melodies effortlessly through the harmony just like the music you love. You’ll understand how music really works as a complete, beautiful system rather than disconnected pieces.
Creativity right from the start
In every other art form, students experience the creative process as part of learning. With IFR, you’ll be improvising and expressing your own musical ideas from the very first day, discovering your musical voice through creative exploration.
Connection to your ear
Learn to HEAR harmony in the music all around you and play the sounds you imagine. Develop the deep personal understanding that lets you recognize melodies and chord progressions by ear and express them on your instrument.
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Choose the plan that’s right for you and start your creative journey with a 7-day free trial:
All plans include:
- Unlimited access for 7-day free trial
- Access to 200+ video lessons across all our courses
- Complete ear training audio library
- 1,900+ jam tracks (150+ originals in all 12 keys)
- One cohesive method where everything works together
- Growing library of articles, Q&As, song analysis
- Peaceful, clutter-free learning space
- Complete creative freedom to learn at your own pace
"The course is worth every penny—it has not only accelerated my progress but also opened a whole new world of musical understanding."
– review by Ana Swindall — Alabama, USA
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Frequently asked questions
Improvise for Real is a learning method that teaches you how to improvise through easy-to-understand, enjoyable exercises. You'll learn how chord progressions work and how to weave your own melodies effortlessly through them. IFR helps you express your musical ideas in any key and play directly from your imagination, developing the skills you need for true creative self-expression on any instrument.
The IFR method includes video courses, audio ear training materials, jam tracks for practice, and step-by-step exercises that guide you through understanding how music really works. You'll learn to recognize chord progressions, create your own melodies and solos, and develop the confidence to jam with other musicians. Throughout this process, you'll gain a deep understanding of musical concepts by experiencing them directly through sound and practice.
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All instruments! IFR is the complete method for all instruments. Whether you play guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, or any other instrument, the universal principles work the same way.
Improvise for Real works for all levels. If you can play simple melodies on your instrument, you can start improvising with our method. IFR meets you where you are and grows with you.
We have 3 distinct subscription plans:
- Monthly: $39.95 paid monthly
- Yearly: $359 paid annually (=$29.99/ month)
- Lifetime: $895 paid once
Active members can upgrade their plan at any point from their Account page or by reaching out to support@improviseforreal.com
- Unlimited access for 7-day free trial
- Access to 200+ video lessons across all our courses
- Complete ear training audio library
- 1,900+ jam tracks (150+ originals in all 12 keys)
- One cohesive method where everything works together
- Growing library of articles, Q&As, song analysis
- Peaceful, clutter-free learning space
- Complete creative freedom to learn at your own pace
All plans come with a free trial period so you can experience Improvise for Real before starting your paid membership of choice. If you decide not to continue your subscription, you can cancel anytime during your trial by going to your Account page and clicking "Cancel Subscription" and you will not be charged.
Great question! Improvise for Real currently offers gift memberships at the following link:
- Purchase a gift membership
You can reach out to us anytime via email at support@improviseforreal.com. Our support hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM - 7PM PST. Our support team follows up on all weekday inquiries within 24 hours, and most of the time much sooner!