Step1) Initial Lesson Prompt

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Piano Coach · MIDI→MusicXML + Prompt Builder

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1) Upload & Convert (MIDI → MusicXML)▸

Convert Save MusicXML No file loaded

Choose a .mid/.midi to convert or a .musicxml to re-save.

2) Core Prompt Settings▸

Output Control Strict (schema-guided) Surprise Me (creative, guarded)

Output format Generate JSON Generate Plain English Prompt

Subject Focus (hard gate) Chords & Harmony (suppress scales unless asked) Scales & Modes (suppress chord/voicing content unless asked) This prevents drift. The generator will also infer intent from your question text.

Example Notation (primary rail) Alphabetic + Octave + Arrows (default) Alphabetic + Octave (compact) Degree/Roman (requires key/chord) Intervals from anchor ABC (ascii abc)

Allow ASCII fallback (^/v, b/#)

Also mirror in prose (alphabetic with ↑/↓)

Add functional summary line when key/chord context is present

Your name

Apply lesson to a specific tune (optional)

Tune key — Select key -- C♭G♭D♭A♭E♭B♭FCGDAEBF♯C♯ AbmEbmBbmFmCmGmDmAmEmBmF#mC#mG#mD#mA#m

Suggest a common standard if none given

2B) Improv Approach Focus▸

Select the primary lenses for building lines. The coach will bias examples, drills, and “Why it works” toward these choices.

Approach Set

Goal-note3rd/7th/guide-tones • strong cadences, classic bebop Motifrepetition/variation • storytelling, coherence Contourshape (↑ ↓ arches) • direction, lyricism Pattern/Sequencescale/arpeggio units • fluency, drive Rhythm-basedaccent/meter • groove, propulsion Color/Texturescale/color • atmosphere, modal color Intervallicleap logic • modern, open, abstract

Tip: leave multiple checked to blend approaches. If you uncheck everything, Goal-note is applied as a safe default.

2C) Teaching Style▸

Player level Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Primary focus Line-Building Comping Chord Construction Scale Studies Chord-Melody Time/Feel Ear-led

Coach voice Coach in the room Socratic, direct Cheerful but firm No-nonsense, concise

Add short theory preamble If enabled, the lesson opens with 2–4 sentences of context.

Emphases (multi-select)

Guided ear training Slow tempo clarity Economy of motion Left-hand independence Voice-leading priority Swing phrasing

Coach influences (comma-separated)

Player influences (comma-separated)

Improv schools Bebop Hard Bop Modal Post-bop Tristano West Coast M-Base Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple.

3) Scales & Colors (Auto-Select or Manual)▸

Default is Auto. Manual lets you tick specific scales. Basic tetrachords are available either way and bias cell-work.

Auto — let the coach pick most relevant scales Manual — I will select specific scales

Manual Selection

Tick scales to prioritize in the lesson, examples, and synthetic/tetrachord packs. Each item shows W/H formula and a C-root example; when a pitch-set is historically specific, we show a note instead.

3B) Progressions & Chord Construction (Manual)▸

Tick cadences/progressions and (if focusing on Comping/Chord Construction) select systems and hand strategies. If none are chosen, the coach will infer from the tune and context.

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Chord Construction (Comping / Voicing)

Use “Chord Construction Rudiments” preset (Conventional • Amadean Creed • Barry/Shearing quick drills)

Enable “SACS rev4 — Shell Alternation Consistency System” (rootless 3–7 ↔ 7–3; color on top; span limits)

Spell-check chord symbols & accidentals (normalize enharmonics)

Chord Construction Systems

Hand Strategy & Attributes

Shell Alternation Consistency System (SACS rev4)

4) Advanced (Analysis, Frameworks, Tools)▸

Approach systems (how lines are built)

target_tone contour_based motivic pattern_based register_texture pedal_based

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Analysis lenses (how lines are explained) Tonal Function Harmonic Color Voice-Leading Schenker-Lite Contrapuntal Rhythmic/Metrical Motivic Diminished/Chromatic Devices Modal Interchange / Borrowing Quartal/Intervallic Form/Phrase

Analysis frameworks (checkbox pack — examples on the right)

Roman Numeralii7 in F

RiemannS (subdominant)

Guide-Tone3→7 (Bb→F)

Device (Ligon)stepwise connection

Schillingercell(+2) seq(+1)

Contour↑↑

CaplinPresentation

Topicbebop step-link

Rhythmic/Metricaltie over 2→3

Borrowed/Modal ColorbVII in major

Analysis depthBriefStandardDeep

Terminology stylePlainFormal

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Coaching tools Write out scales & voicings Explain theory like I'm a baby Create one compact chart/table Prefer tetrachord cells (4-note patterns) End with TL;DR (3 bullets)

4B) Questions for the Coach▸

Your questions (one per line is fine)

Comments on uploaded audio/sheet (optional)

5) Generate Prompt

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Generate Copy Select All Ready

Generate → Copy → paste into ChatGPT, then attach audio and/or MusicXML. The coach starts with a warm Intro -- and ends with a Summary + TL;DR.

Step 2) Follow-up module:

After cutting and pasting the script from above and generating the lesson, you can use the app below to "tweek" the lesson to make it even better....

Lesson Fixer · Post‑Lesson Control Panel

Standalone

Selections

Check for errors Make lesson simpler Make lesson more difficult Expand content Reduce content Present as a chart Split into multiple charts Provide Pop Quiz Provide assignments Lesson plan + rationale Practice regimen

Depth controls

Offer more explanations on rudimentary content (scaffold) Go deeper into advanced concepts

Options

Notation mode

alpha_oct (C4 Eb4 …) ascii (C Eb D …)

Chart columns

Max rows / chart

Quiz count

Assign (min)

Section order (CSV)

Strictness

high (replace‑only) medium low

Include Δ (semitones)

Yes No

Generate

JSON Plain English Ready

Auto‑generate on load & tab switch

Generate Copy Output Clear

Output

Tip: choose JSON for exact toggles or Plain English for speed. If nothing appears, look at the status pill for errors.

Notes

Paste the generated prompt into ChatGPT after the original lesson. Keep Strictness = high for minimal replacements.

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Step 3) Wrap-up/Take-away

Paste this to your chat when you're ready for a summary of the lesson:

JSON prompt:

​{
  "version": "wrapup-json-v1",
  "intent": "summarize_and_generate_worksheets",
  "source_of_truth": "Use the LESSON TEXT immediately above this prompt.",
  "instructions": "Summarize the lesson into clear bullets and generate review worksheets in all 12 keys.",
  "sections": [
    { "title": "Top Take-Aways", "derive_if_empty": true, "items": [] },
    { "title": "Most Important Theory Points", "derive_if_empty": true, "items": [] },
    { "title": "Key Patterns (12 keys)", "derive_if_empty": true, "policy": {
        "show_degree_formula": true,
        "callout_target_tones": true,
        "short_example_home_key": true
      }
    },
    { "title": "Scales/Cells in All 12 Keys", "derive_if_empty": true, "policy": {
        "families": ["Locrian","Locrian#2","Half–Whole diminished","sus4 cell"],
        "format": "table",
        "columns": ["Root","Notes"],
        "spell_to_key_signature": true,
        "prefer_sharps_ascending": true,
        "prefer_flats_descending": true
      }
    },
    { "title": "Targets & Reference", "tables": [
        { "name": "I-3 Targets by Key", "columns": ["Key (I)", "I-3 note"] },
        { "name": "Guide-Tone Cadences", "columns": ["Context","7→3 Targets","Why it works"] }
      ]
    },
    { "title": "Creative Assignments", "derive_if_empty": true, "items": [] },
    { "title": "7-Day Practice Regimen (3×10min/day)", "derive_if_empty": true,
      "policy": {
        "rotation": ["Opening scales/cells","Key patterns","Cadence targets","Creative assignment"],
        "tracking": ["tempo","accuracy","tone"]
      }
    }
  ],
  "constraints": {
    "tone": "plain, coach-like, short sentences",
    "bullets_per_section": [3,5],
    "include_why_it_works": true,
    "enforce_guide_tone_callouts": true,
    "expand_to_all_keys": true,
    "forbid": ["invented bar numbers","fake citations"]
  },
  "output_format": "markdown-bullets"
}

Plain English Prompt:

​Summarize the LESSON ABOVE into a concise wrap-up and generate review worksheets.
No meta commentary. Use plain, coach-like voice; short sentences.

Sections (derive from lesson unless user priorities are checked):
1) Top Take-Aways — 3–5 bullets with one-line “why it works”.
2) Most Important Theory Points — scales, devices, rules.
3) Key Patterns to Practice — expand to all 12 keys. Show degree formula, target tones (esp. 7→3 cadences), and one short example in the home key.
4) Scales/Cells in All 12 Keys — include Locrian/Locrian♯2 for iiø, Half–Whole diminished for V7♭9, sus4 cells for V7sus. Tables with Root | Notes. Spell to key signature; sharps ascending, flats descending.
5) Targets & Reference — Table of I-3 targets in all keys + Guide-Tone Cadences (Context | 7→3 Targets | Why it works).
6) Creative Assignments — 2–4 concise tasks.
7) 7-Day Practice Regimen — 3×10min/day; rotate scales/cells, key patterns, cadence targets, and creative task. Track tempo/accuracy/tone.

Checklist:
✅ Always include scales and key patterns in ALL 12 keys.  
✅ Always call out 7→3 resolutions.  
✅ Provide one-line “why it works” for each bullet.  
❌ Do not include invented bar numbers, fake citations, or meta-commentary.

Here’s the expanded full version of the instructions with useful emojis and also the ramifications of each choice so users know why it matters.

🎹 Jazz Coach · Full User Instructions🏁 How to Use the App

1. Paste the JSON setup into ChatGPT.
2. (Optional) Attach files: 🎧 Audio, 🎼 MusicXML, 📄 Lead Sheet.
3. Lesson starts right away with “Intro —” and ends with a Summary + Assignment + CTA.
4. No extra confirmations or fluff — it goes straight into teaching.

📂 Files

• 🎧 Audio: Lets the coach hear you. → More personalized feedback.  (*May require paid version of ChatGPT.)
• 🎼 MusicXML: Gives precise notation. → Cleaner analysis, less risk of error., "audio" however may better reflect the real world.  
  • ​MIDI must be converted to this!   App comes with file conversion at the top.
    
• 📄 Lead Sheet: Lets the coach reference sections (“A,” “B,” Bridge). → More context for tune-specific coaching.

🎛️ User Preferences

• 📝 Name: How the coach addresses you. → Personal feel.
• 🎹 Instrument: Piano, sax, etc. → Shapes technical advice (voicings vs. phrasing).
• 🎚️ Level:
  • Beginner = simpler drills.
  • Advanced = denser lines, faster tempo.
• 🎯 Focus: Line-Building, Voicings, Rhythm. → Determines what gets drilled.
• 🗣 Personality: Strict, mentor, “coach in the room.” → Changes the tone of feedback.
• 📖 Theory Preamble: If true → 2–4 sentence mini-lecture. If false → straight to playing.
• 🎼 Apply to Tune: Sets all examples inside that tune. → Practical context.
• 🎵 Tune Key: Base key for scales/examples. → All drills default here.
• 🔢 Notation Mode:
  • alpha_oct (C4, Eb4) → precise, portable across instruments.
  • ^/v arrows → shows contour clearly.
• ⏱ Lesson Length: Short (~10 min) or long. → Helps pacing and complexity.

🔎 Analysis Lenses:  Choose how the lines are explained:

• 🔢 Roman Numeral: ii–V–I etc. → Strong for harmony tracking.
• 🎯 Guide-Tone: Focus on 3rds & 7ths. → Anchors voice-leading.
• 🎼 Device (Ligon): Enclosures, approaches. → Bebop “grammar.”
• 📊 Schillinger: Interval deltas. → Systematic patterns.
• ⚖️ Depth:
  • Standard = playable now.
  • Deep = more analytical.
• 💡 Why-It-Works: One-line heuristic. → Instant takeaway.

Ramification: Picking more lenses = more angles but more info density. Beginners may drown; advanced users benefit from cross-analysis.

🎯 Approach Systems:  How the line is shaped:

• 🎯 Target-tone: Aim straight for chord tones. → Direct, clear.
• 📈 Contour-based: Arch/descend shapes. → Makes lines singable.
• 🎵 Motivic: Repeat small cells. → Builds coherence.
• 🔁 Pattern-based: Stock licks. → Faster line-building, but less original.
• 🎹 Register-texture: Contrast LH/RH, high/low. → Adds color.
• 🎶 Pedal-based: Fix one note, orbit around it. → Creates tension + release.

Ramification: Choosing multiple approaches = variety; picking one = focused mastery.

📚 Lesson Flow

1. Intro -- short preamble (if enabled).
2. Synthetic Scales (Opening Pack). → Your tonal map.
3. Examples (2–4 bars, 3 per concept). Each tagged with approach + analysis.
4. Pop Quiz (3 short checks). → Confirms you’re following.
5. Synthetic Scales (Exit Pack). → Reinforces what was used.
6. Summary — Key Point. → One line only.
7. Assignment (time-boxed, ~10 min). → Immediate practice.
8. CTA. → Submit recording or notation for feedback.

🛡️ Safeguards

• ✔ Interval sanity check (e.g. E→A = P4 = +5). → Avoids semitone math mistakes.
• ✔ Max clarifying Q: 1 per lesson. → Keeps flow.
• ✔ Max timestamps: 2. → Doesn’t clutter.
• ❌ No fake bar numbers.
• ❌ No “Here is your lesson” filler.

✅ Best Practice

• 🔍 Read Opening Scales first → sets your map.
• 📝 Do the Pop Quiz → checks you’re on track.
• 🧪 If something looks odd (octave, interval mismatch): run QA prompt.​

QA Prompt:
AI is not foolproof.   After copying and pasting the script to chatGPT, consider copying an pasting this error checker script in the prompt below:

Please audit the jazz lesson output above for:
1. Intelligibility — are the instructions clear and understandable?  
2. Practicality — are the examples playable and realistic at the given tempo?  
3. Accuracy — check interval math, octave/register consistency, and Schillinger delta strings.  
If you find any errors, give concise corrections (replace only the faulty notes or analysis lines).  
Do not restate the whole lesson unless changes are required. Keep the review structured with three sections: Clear, Usable, Fixes.
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