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Ready to add a little mystery to your solos this Halloween? 
In this episode, I’ll show you 3 scales that instantly create dark, haunting colors in your improvisation — perfect for October or anytime you want your playing to sound cinematic and edgy.
You’ll learn how to:
Create floating, dreamlike tension that sounds both modern and mysterious Build spooky dominant sounds that make every resolution feel dramatic Add haunting color tones that sound like a film score or late-night noir solo
Each of these scales unlocks a completely different mood — from mysterious to ghostly to downright chilling. Try them on intros, vamps, or reimagined standards for that Halloween magic.
Still feel like your jazz piano practice is scattered?
Most jazz pianists aren’t stuck because they’re not practicing enough — they’re stuck because they’re working on too many disconnected things at once.
The Proficient Jazz Pianist gives you a clear, step-by-step path for mastering the three skills that actually matter:
comping, solo piano, and improvisation.
Instead of random exercises, you’ll know exactly what to practice, in what order, and how it all fits together musically.
Ready for a real path forward?
