Altered Esthetics
We make musicians know and use more advanced concepts of harmony such as altered scale and altered dominant scale in practice and creativity.
ABOUT Altered Esthetics
Master the Sound of Tension & Resolution
Altered Esthetics is a music educational platform that focuses on contemporary harmony, jazz theory, and expressive improvisation.
We pay attention to the deconstruction of advanced concepts such as altered scales, dominant substitutions, and tension based harmony into structured and usable knowledge by guitarists, pianists, composers, and improvisers.
Our goal is simple:
Make complex harmony playable.
Lessons & Theory Breakdowns
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Improvisation Examples
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OUR SERVICES
01.
Theory Breakdown & Practical Application
Proper descriptions of modified scales, modified dominant chords, and sophisticated harmonic instruments – not only theory, but in musical context.
02.
Improvisation Guidance
Study how to use modified sounds on the top of dominant chords in real life progressions, jazz standards, and modern music.
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Creative Harmony Development
Investigate methods of substitutions, tension, and resolution to improve the solos and compositions.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Altered Circle
Unlock deeper lessons, exclusive breakdowns, and guided harmonic studies.
Membership Includes:
- Advanced harmony tutorials
- Downloadable scale charts
- Backing tracks for practice
- Members-only improvisation lessons
Relaxed & Friendly
WHY ALTERED ESTHETICS
Structured Learning
Concepts are organized progressively for real understanding.
Practical Over Theoretical
Every lesson connects directly to musical application.
Designed for Musicians
Built for players who want to improve their sound, not just memorize scales.
Reviews
TESTIMONIALS
Rated 4.6 out of 5
“Finally understood how to actually use the altered scale in my solos.”
— Jazz Guitarist
Rated 4.8 out of 5
“The best explanation of altered dominant harmony I’ve found.”
— Independent Composer
Rated 4.9 out of 5
“Clear, practical, and straight to the point. My improvisation improved fast.”
— Piano Student
Rated 4.6 out of 5
“Altered Esthetics makes advanced harmony feel approachable. The lessons helped me confidently use altered dominant sounds without overcomplicating my playing.”
— Session Musician
Our Highlights
What Is the Altered Scale? A Simple Explanation
The modified scale is one of the most potent melodic instruments in jazz, which provides immediate tension to the dominant ...
Ready to Expand Your Harmonic Vocabulary?
Go outside theory in your knowledge of altered scale and dominant harmony. You can work on your improvisation or enhance your composition abilities in our lessons, and you will be able to use the highly developed concepts with ease and precision.