Jazz Piano Skills

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "There Is No Greater Love". In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA classic jazz standard, “There Is No Greater Love”LearnForm, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “There Is No ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills. It’s time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano with Amy Mitani!Amy's unique musical background has led to her passion for collaborating with other musicians from diverse backgrounds in various cultural experiences: Broadway musical productions, ensembles, piano duos, accompanying soloists, and touring and gigging with Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Reggae bands. She is currently further exploring various types of music and performing with Latin bands and piano duos.In...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play Jazz Standards, a DLP Synopsis. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Standards, a DLP SynopsisLearnHow to prioritize the various essential jazz piano skillsPlayEffective practic...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Days of Wine and Roses." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverAn improvisational approach for “Days of Wine and Roses”LearnImprovisational Zones, Patterns, and Motifs for “Days of ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Days of Wine and Roses." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe classic 1962 jazz standard, “Days of Wine and Roses”LearnMelody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Note...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Days of Wine and Roses." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA classic jazz standard, “Days of Wine and Roses”LearnForm, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Days of Wine and...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am thrilled to welcome back to Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. JB Dyas. Dr. JB Dyas has been a leader in jazz education for the past two decades. Currently, Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Dyas oversees the Institute's education and outreach programs, including Jazz in America (www.jazzinamerica.org), one of the most significant and wi...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Indiana." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverAn improvisational approach for “These Foolish Things.”LearnImprovisational Zones, Patterns, and Motifs for “These Foolish Things”Pla...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "These Foolish Things." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe classic 1935 jazz standard, “These Foolish Things”LearnMelody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes fo...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "These Foolish Things." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA classic jazz standard, “These Foolish Things”LearnForm, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “These Foolish Things...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am thrilled to welcome back to Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. JB Dyas. Dr. JB Dyas has been a leader in jazz education for the past two decades. Currently, Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Dyas oversees the Institute's education and outreach programs, including Jazz in America (www.jazzinamerica.org), one of the most significant and wi...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Indiana." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverAn improvisational approach for “Indiana.”LearnImprovisational Zones, Patterns, and Motifs for “Indiana”PlayAscending and Descending ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Indiana." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe classic 1917 jazz standard, “Indiana (Back Home Again In)”LearnMelody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes for “In...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Indiana." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA classic jazz standard, “Indiana (Back Home Again In)”LearnForm, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Indiana (Back Home Again ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills. It’s time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Today, I welcome to Jazz Piano Skills, jazz pianist, educator, and author Mark Davis. Mark has been a mainstay on the Milwaukee jazz scene for over 35 years and has shared the stage with many internationally known performers such as Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Charles McPherson, Slide Hampton, Frank Morgan, Jason Marsalis, Brian Lynch, Ted Nash, Jeff Hamilton, and John Clayton to name just a few and her...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Learning Jazz Tunes." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA concise, yet thorough, blueprint for “Learning Jazz Tunes”LearnAn organized and three-tier process for “Learning Jazz T...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "There Will Never Be Another You." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverAn improvisational approach for “There Will Never Be Another You”LearnImprovisational Zones, Patterns, and Mo...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "There Will Never Be Another You." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Melodic Analysis of the jazz standard, “There Will Never Be Another You”LearnMelody, Guide Tones, Fingering...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "There Will Never Be Another You." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA classic jazz standard, “There Will Never Be Another You”LearnForm, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills. It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Today’s podcast will be quite different from what I typically do regularly. We won’t study any specific jazz piano skill, analyze and digest a tune, or visit with a special guest. Instead, I want to devote today’s podcast episode to looking back over the past four-plus years - a historical summary of how Jazz Piano Skills got started, the various jazz piano skills taught, the teaching approach used, and why. I the...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Let It Snow" by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Christmas Classic "Let It Snow"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'G' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation Exercises for 'G' Altered SoundsLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Primary 'G' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for Primary 'G' Sound...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Oleo" by Sonny Rollins. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverSonny Rollin's Bebop Tune "Oleo"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Oleo"PlayMultiple p...

It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano with Mike Steinel!Mike Steinel is a jazz trumpeter, pianist, composer, arranger and novelist. An internationally recognized jazz educator, Mike is the author the highly acclaimed Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble and Building a Jazz Vocabulary. He has performed throughout the US, Canada and in Europe, Africa and Asia. He has, appeared as soloist at the MENC, IAJE, and JEN international conventions; and at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clin...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'D' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation Exercises for 'D' Altered SoundsLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Primary 'D' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for Primary 'D' Sound...

It's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano with special guest Paul Croteau.Paul grew up in Bloomfield, CT. His father was a passionate jazz fan with a modest but finely refined record collection, immersing him in the sounds of Dexter Gordon, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Phil Woods, Jack McDuff, and many other jazz greats. He took up the saxophone at the age of 10, then taught himself piano during high school. He studied classical saxophone with Philip Delibero, earned All-State and Al...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Dewey Square" by Charlie Parker. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:Discover Charlie Parker's Bebop Tune "Dewey Square"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Jazz Piano Practice Approach. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Jazz Piano Practice ApproachLearnEssential jazz piano skills found in a Jazz Piano Practice ApproachPlayThe essenti...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'A' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'A' Altered SoundsPlayF...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'A' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'A' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Four" by Miles Davis. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Mile Davis Bebop Tune "Four"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Four"PlayMultipl...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Improvisation Grids. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverImprovisation GridsLearnHow to create Improvisation GridsPlayAn Improvisation Grid to improvise over an isolated sound, a II-V-I Progr...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'E' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'E' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'E' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'E' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Harmonic Minor Modes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Harmonic Minor ModesLearnHow to properly study and apply the Harmonic Minor ModesPlayThe various sounds created by the Harmon...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Chet Baker's Solo on the jazz standard "Tangerine." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverChet Baker's Solo on "Tangerine" from the 1974 album "She Was Too Good To Me"LearnVarious technique...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin' High." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Dizzy Gillespie Bebop Tune "Groovin' High"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings f...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'B' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'B' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'B' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'B' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio and...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Melodic Minor Modes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Melodic Minor Modes LearnHow to properly study and apply the Melodic Minor ModesPlayThe various sounds created by the Melodic ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe George Shearing Bebop Tune "Lullaby of Birdland"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'F#' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'F#' Altered SoundsPla...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Gb/F#' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Gb/F#' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!Anita G. Houser was born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina. At age seven, Anita’s singing ability was recognized and nurtured by her church’s Minister of Music, who often featured her as a soloist. Anita quickly discovered that she had a gift and passion for music. She started piano lessons at age eight, and taught her first piano student at age 15. She earned 1st chair clarinet in her high school band. In chorus she competed with ...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Au Privave." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Au Privave"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Au P...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Db' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Db' Altered SoundsPla...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Db/C#' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Db/C#' SoundsPlayFive Arpe...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Chunks, Shapes, and Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA sequential thought process for practicing improvisation(WHAT)LearnHow essential it is to have a clear approach to govern your...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Billie's Bounce." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Billie's Bounce"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Ab' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Ab' Altered SoundsPla...

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Ab' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Ab' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio a...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Practice Mistakes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThree HUGE mistakes that you want to avoid when practicing jazz improvisationLearnHow to THINK about practicing Jazz Impr...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Yardbird Suite." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Yardbird Suite"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Eb' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Eb' Altered SoundsPlayFiv...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Eb' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Eb' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio and S...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am thrilled to welcome back to JazzPianSkills, Dr. JB Dyas. Dr. JB Dyas has been a leader in jazz education for the past two decades. Currently, Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Dyas oversees the Institute's education and outreach programs, including Jazz in America (www.jazzinamerica.org), one of the most significant and wide-re...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am thrilled to welcome to JazzPianSkills, Dr. JB Dyas. Dr. JB Dyas has been a leader in jazz education for the past two decades. Currently, Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Dyas oversees the Institute's education and outreach programs, including Jazz in America (www.jazzinamerica.org), one of the most significant and wide-reachin...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Ornithology." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Ornithology"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Ornith...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Bb' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Bb' Altered SoundsPlayFiv...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Bb' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Bb' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio and S...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!Last week I had the privilege of sitting down with Brent Vaartstra (Jazz musician, guitarist, author, podcaster, and jazz coach living in New York City. Brent is the founder and visionary behind the website LearnJazzStandards which helps musicians of all instruments level up their jazz playing without the overwhelm. Brent and his site LearnJazzStandards have contributed significantly to jazz ed...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Jimmy Giuffre's "Four Brothers." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Jimmy Giuffre Bebop Tune "Four Brothers"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Four...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'F' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'F' Altered SoundsPlayFive ...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'F' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'F' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio and Sca...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play intentional Hand Shifts using Major, Augmented, Minor, and Diminished Triads. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverEssential and Intentional Right Hand, Hand ShiftsLearnHand Shifts using Major, Au...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills! I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence, and it's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!Today I welcome to JazzPianoSkills Canadian Jazz Pianist and Educator Peter Friesen. Peter began piano lessons at age 6. He paid for his lessons by mowing his piano teacherʼs lawn. At age 12, he became a rock star after seeing pictures of Rick Wakeman and thinking Rick looked like Jesus.By 14, Peter was playing in bars and restaurants. He has taught piano full-time since 1984 and plays pian...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Blues For Alice." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Blues For Alice"LearnChords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'C' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'C' Altered SoundsPlayFive ...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'C' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverJazz Improvisation ExercisesLearnDevelopmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'C' SoundsPlayFive Arpeggio and Sca...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the 2022 Year End Review. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverMy Final Thought and Insights about our Harmonic, Melodic, and Rhythmic WorkoutsLearnWhy it is absolutely essential to continue the w...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Blue Christmas. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Christmas standard made popular by Elvis Presley, Blue ChristmasLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships ...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of G Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of G Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of G Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of G Major...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of G Major Harmonic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of G Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of G Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditiona...

Liz Kinnon (pianist/arranger/composer/educator/film coach), a native of Los Angeles, has performed all over the world with numerous artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Andy Williams, Barbara Morrison, Sherwood Sledge, Kenia, Octavio Bailly, and Jackie Ryan.Ms. Kinnon’s songwriting credits include Say Goodbye on Kenia’s Love Lives On CD. Her arrangements have been featured on a variety of recordings and live performances, including The Duke Ellington Memorial Concert with legendary jazz greats...

Liz Kinnon (pianist/arranger/composer/educator/film coach), a native of Los Angeles, has performed all over the world with numerous artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Andy Williams, Barbara Morrison, Sherwood Sledge, Kenia, Octavio Bailly, and Jackie Ryan.Ms. Kinnon’s songwriting credits include Say Goodbye on Kenia’s Love Lives On CD. Her arrangements have been featured on a variety of recordings and live performances, including The Duke Ellington Memorial Concert with legendary jazz greats...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Fly Me To The Moon. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Jazz standard, Fly Me To The MoonLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships for Fly Me To The MoonPlayA...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of D Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of D Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of D Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of D Major...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of D Major Harmonic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of D Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of D Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditiona...

Today I am joined by Josh Walsh of Jazz-Library.com to discover, learn, and play Ben Paterson's "My Shining Hour" from his album "Blues for Oscar" (a tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson.You should download the transcription to have it in your hands as you listen to our analysis.DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTIONDownbeat Magazine describes Ben, as 'As soulful a pianist/organist as exists anywhere.”Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himsel...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play As Time Goes By. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Jazz standard, As Time Goes ByLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships for As Time Goes ByPlayA jazz pia...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of A Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of A Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of A Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of A Major...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of A Major Harmonic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of A Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of A Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditiona...

As a child, Ron Drotos began improvising on the piano, creating the dinosaur sounds he heard in his imagination. He spent his teenage years playing in jazz and rock bands, and in 1985 received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from The University of Connecticut, where he studied with Hale Smith. During this time, Ron studied jazz piano with Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop, Jr., Harold Danko, and Ellen Rowe. From 1987-88, Ron worked as an assistant to the baritone saxophonist Gerry Mull...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Fools Rush In. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe Jazz standard by Fats Waller, Honeysuckle RoseLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships for Honeysuckle Ros...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of E Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of E Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of E Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of E Major...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of E Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of E Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of E Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditional...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Fools Rush In. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe 1940's Jazz standard Fools Rush InLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships for Fools Rush InPlayA jaz...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am happy to share my interview with jazz pianist and professional tennis coach David Shields.David has combined a love of music and sport, tennis in particular, that has taken him worldwide. He studied piano from an early age, mainly classical works, but jazz was never far away. At the same time, he was working on his tennis game and went on to play through college, with a stint in the ...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of B Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverA Key of B Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of B Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of B Major ...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of B Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of B Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of B Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditional...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover and learn about the launching of a new JazzPianoSkills segment called Transcription Analysis in collaboration with Josh Walsh of Jazz-Library.com. Dr. Bob Lawrence and Josh Walsh discuss various aspects of trans...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Duke Ellington's Satin Doll. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverDuke Ellington's Jazz standard Satin DollLearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale relationships for Satin DollPlayA...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of Gb Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverA Key of Gb Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of Gb Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of Gb Ma...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of Gb Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of Gb Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of Gb Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditio...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play an effective approach to Harmonic and Melodic Practice. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverThe correct conceptual approach to Harmonic and Melodic PracticeLearnVarious ways to construct effective...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a 1930 jazz standard by Johnny Green and Edward Heyman, "Body and Soul". In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverJazz standard Body and Soul (1930)LearnEssential jazz piano voicings and chord/scale re...

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of Db Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverA Key of Db Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of Db Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of Db Ma...