How do I get started in IFR?

Student’s question:

Hi David,

I have heard a lot of good things about IFR. I want to begin practicing the method but I’m not sure where to start. Can you tell me what materials I need?

Thank you,
Adam

David’s response:

Hi Adam,

You can begin practicing the IFR method in two ways.

1. The IFR Book – This contains the complete method and is ideal if you prefer self-study. It explains all the concepts and exercises step by step and can be used with any instrument.

2. The IFR Membership – This gives you full access to our entire library of video courses, audio courses, jam tracks, and ear training lessons. Everything is organized as one unified method, so you can follow a clear learning path with guided lessons and musical practice materials.

Many students like to use both: the book as a reference for theory and exercises, and the membership for structured learning, ear training, and inspiration.

"The IFR method is explained so clearly—it's logical, easy to understand, and taught in such a stimulating environment with great teachers and beautiful backing tracks to improvise with."

Annemarie PostSaxophone — Amsterdam, Netherlands

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"You can take the smallest bite out of this method and gain the nourishment to feed your musical quest for weeks at a time."

Michael SokolowskiPiano — Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

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"I was a frustrated sheet-music-playing piano student before IFR. Now, the world of music has opened up to me."

Karen YatesPiano — Austin, TX, USA

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“IFR has become my favorite method and the one I practice most. I recommend it enormously to all musicians who want to take their improvising farther.”

Alejandro CorralesGuitar — San José, Costa Rica

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"Through my studies with IFR I feel like I am finally starting to find my own musical voice."

Ed WasiakTrumpet — British Columbia, Canada

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Begin your creative journey today!

Join thousands of musicians around the world who have discovered their own musical creativity with Improvise for Real. An IFR Membership gives you the complete method: step-by-step video lessons, progressive jam tracks and beautiful ear training lessons, all working together in a single integrated method. Discover the joy of improvising and play the music inside you!