The 12-Bar Blues Improv Lab

A live, 75-minute workshop for pianists and teachers who want structure—not guesswork—when teaching and playing the blues.

Why attend?

If improvisation feels intimidating, random, or hard to teach, this lab will show you a clear, repeatable way in—using the familiar 12-bar blues framework.

Check out this video showing Adrian improvising as a 2nd grader and a senior. A case study showing the value of teaching the 12-Bar Blues!

Event Details

• Live Online Workshop

• Monday, February 23.

• 6:00–7:15 PM MST.

• Limited replay available for registered participants (7 days).

• Attendees are capped at 25 for an interactive experience.

What time is that for you?

Denver, USA Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm MST

Sydney, Australia Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 12:00 noon AEDT

London, United Kingdom Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 1:00 am GMT

Singapore, Singapore Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 9:00 am SGT

Japan Standard Time, JST Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 10:00 am JST

New Zealand Standard Time, NZST Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm NZST

New York, USA Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST

Chicago, USA Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm CST

Los Angeles, USA Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST

What You’ll Learn

In this Blues Improv Lab, learn how to:

• Build simple left-hand grooves that work across multiple levels.

• Unlock right-hand improvisation using word-based rhythms.

• Help students improvise with confidence—without feeling “lost.”

• Turn a spontaneous improv into something intentional and teachable.

• Bring clarity and consistency to how you teach the blues in your studio.

This isn’t about flashy licks or advanced jazz theory.
It’s about giving students a framework that works.

Who This Is For

This lab is designed for:

• Piano teachers teaching late-elementary through advanced students.

• Adult pianists who want a friendly, structured way to improvise.

• Teachers who want creative tools they can use immediately.

• Anyone who’s thought: “I love the idea of improv, but I don’t know where to start.”

No jazz background required.
If you can play basic chords, you can do this.

How This Lab Works

This is a live, guided experience, not a passive webinar.

Make sure to sit near a keyboard to…

• Experience the framework demonstrated step-by-step.

• Understand why it works (so you can teach it).

• Leave with ideas you can apply to the very next lesson.

To keep it interactive, enrollment is limited.

Replay Policy

Can’t attend live—or want to review later?

🎥 A limited replay will be available to registered participants for 7 days after the session.

This lab is designed to be experienced live, but the replay gives you breathing room if life gets in the way.

Why $29?

Your registration includes a live 75-minute Blues Improv Lab plus a one-month Space to Create pass, so you can continue exploring creative frameworks beyond this session.

Already a Space to Create member?

This Blues Improv Lab is part of the same creative ecosystem. You’re welcome to attend for inspiration, teaching ideas, or as a refresher — and you’ll receive a reminder on how this work continues inside the membership.

Save your Spot

If you’ve tried improvisation before and felt unsure—or if you want your students to experience creativity with more confidence and less fear—this lab is for you.

Questions?

Contact me at hello@leilaviss.com