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Jazz Piano SkillsThat's All, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, music education, jazz skills, harmonic analysis, improvisation, music theory, jazz standards, piano voicings, learning jazz, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed to play jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning new tunes. The discussion covers the seven facts of music, the importance of harmonic analysis, and common progressions found in jazz standards. The episode also addresses a listener's question about...2025-08-0627 min
Jazz Piano SkillsCongrats, You're Improvising!Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, arpeggios, melodic vocabulary, jazz education, music theory, jazz standards, musical patterns, jazz skills, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essence of improvisation in jazz piano. He emphasizes the importance of understanding harmony and melody, and how to create melodic vocabulary through the use of arpeggios and patterns. The episode includes practical applications of these concepts, focusing on improvisation techniques over major chords and...2025-07-3027 min
Jazz Piano SkillsInverted Major ArpeggiosPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Inverted Arpeggios, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Harmony, Melody, Music Practice, George Gershwin, Lady Be GoodSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of inverted arpeggios, emphasizing their importance in jazz improvisation. The discussion begins with a review of the previous study on the jazz standard 'Lady Be Good' and transitions into a deeper understanding of arpeggios, highlighting the common...2025-07-2322 min
Jazz Piano SkillsLady Be Good, ImprovisationIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Arpeggios, Music Theory, Practice Techniques, Jazz Skills, Lady Be Good, Music Education, Piano Lessons, Jazz CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Lady Be Good.' The discussion covers essential concepts such as the seven facts of music, effective practice techniques, and the importance of sound in jazz. Dr. Lawrence emphasizes the use of inverted arpeggios to create melodic...2025-07-1630 min
Jazz Piano Skills50 "Must Know" Rhythms!IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, rhythm, improvisation, jazz standards, musical education, melodic vocabulary, jazz techniques, music theory, jazz practice, jazz skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the essential elements of jazz piano, focusing on the importance of rhythm in musical expression. He emphasizes that rhythm is foundational to melody and harmony, and neglecting it can lead to frustration in musical development. The episode features a comprehensive exploration of 50 must-know rhythms...2025-06-251h 08
Jazz Piano SkillsMisty, ImprovisationIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the process of improving their improvisation skills using the jazz standard 'MISTY'. The conversation covers essential foundational skills for new jazz pianists, the importance of membership resources, and a structured approach to learning a new tune. Dr. Lawrence emphasizes the significance of rhythm and time in music, and provides practical exercises for developing improvisational skills. The episode concludes with a demonstration of applying these skills to play...2025-06-1829 min
Jazz Piano SkillsMisty, Harmonic AnalysisIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the new monthly tune study, emphasizing a skill-centric approach to learning jazz piano. He outlines the four essential pillars of jazz piano skills: harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. The discussion includes the importance of understanding the seven facts of music and how they relate to developing these skills. Dr. Lawrence also addresses common challenges faced by players, particularly in mastering stride piano, and provides practical tips for improvement. The...2025-06-0432 min
Jazz Piano SkillsRhythmic Major ArpeggiosPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the essential role of rhythm in jazz music, emphasizing its importance in improvisation and overall musicianship. The discussion begins with a review of the jazz standard 'Georgia on My Mind' and transitions into a deep exploration of rhythmic skills, highlighting common pitfalls in music education regarding rhythm neglect. Dr. Lawrence provides practical exercises for mastering rhythmic concepts and introduces rhythmic major arpeggios...2025-05-2833 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGeorgia on My Mind, ImprovisationIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, rhythm challenge, Georgia on my mind, music education, jazz skills, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, jazz community, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential elements of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Georgia on My Mind.' The discussion covers the importance of rhythmic vocabulary, harmonic and melodic analysis, and the seven facts of music that underpin effective improvisation. Listeners are...2025-05-2131 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGeorgia on My Mind, Melodic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, practice strategy, seven facts of music, Georgia on My Mind, jazz education, improvisation, voicings, target notes, music theorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of 'Georgia on My Mind,' emphasizing the importance of a structured practice strategy and understanding the seven facts of music. The discussion covers the significance of learning melodies by ear, dissecting...2025-05-1433 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGeorgia on My Mind, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityIn this insightful episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence takes a deep dive into the timeless jazz standard “Georgia on My Mind” by Hoagy Carmichael. Join Dr. Lawrence as he unpacks the tune’s elegant form and explores its rich harmonic landscape through a detailed analysis of chord changes and harmonic functions. Discover common harmonic movements that make the song so enduring and musically satisfying, and learn how to apply a variety of jazz voicings—from traditional and cont...2025-05-0733 min
Jazz Piano SkillsImprovisation, a Rhythmic Command of TimePodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Rhythmic Command, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bossa Nova, Melodic Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Jazz Vocabulary, jazz piano, improvisation, rhythmic patterns, music education, jazz exercises, melodic lines, recording practice, music theory, jazz skills, piano techniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the critical importance of rhythmic command in improvisation. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding improvisation, clarifying that it is not...2025-04-3025 min
Jazz Piano SkillsDiatonic Improvisation PatternsPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Diatonicism, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Vocabulary, Arpeggios, Jazz Education, Antonio Carlos Jobim, WaveSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz piano through the lens of diatonicism, harmonic and melodic analysis, and practical exercises. The discussion begins with a review of the jazz standard 'Wave' by Antonio Carlos Jobim, focusing on harmonic and melodic structures. The importance of...2025-04-2326 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWave, ImprovisationPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, music education, jazz skills, chord scale relationships, rhythm challenge, music theory, jazz standardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essential skills needed for jazz piano, focusing on improvisation development through harmonic and melodic analysis. The discussion includes the seven facts of music, practical advice for beginners, and a structured approach to learning jazz standards. The episode...2025-04-1626 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWave, Melodic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Practice Strategies, Chord Inversions, Improvisation, Rhythm, Music Theory, Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Transcription, Wave, Music Education, Improvisation, Fingerings, Music Phrases, Target Notes, TreatmentsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of melodic analysis in jazz education, particularly focusing on the tune 'Wave' by Antonio Carlos Jobim. He emphasizes the necessity of a...2025-04-0937 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWave, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Essential Skills, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Skills, Improvisation, Rhythm, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Wave, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jazz, Piano, Wave, Chord Changes, Harmonic Analysis, Voicing Techniques, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Music PracticeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning tunes. He discusses the importance of harmonic, melodic, improvisational, and rhythmic...2025-04-0232 min
Jazz Piano SkillsCyclical QuadrupletsPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Cyclical Quadruplets, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Vocabulary, Music Education, Piano Skills, Jazz Techniques, Music Theory, Jazz Practice, Jazz ExercisesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the concept of cyclical quadruplets, an essential jazz skill for developing improvisation and jazz vocabulary. The discussion covers the characteristics, importance, and practical applications of cyclical quadruplets in jazz piano. Through various exercises and lead sheets, listeners...2025-03-2625 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWhat a Difference a Day Makes, ImprovisationPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, cyclical quadruplets, music theory, jazz skills, chord notation, rhythm challenge, music educationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on harmonic and melodic analysis, the importance of understanding chord notation, and the application of cyclical quadruplets in improvisation. The discussion emphasizes the foundational seven facts of music and how they relate...2025-03-1933 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWhat a Difference a Day Makes, Melodic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, practice strategies, improvisation, music education, jazz standards, learning jazz, music theory, jazz techniques, jazz skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of melodic analysis, focusing on the classic tune 'What a Difference a Day Makes.' He emphasizes the importance of structured practice strategies, the necessity of understanding the seven facts of music, and how to approach...2025-03-1231 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWhat a Difference a Day Makes, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, essential skills, harmony, melody, improvisation, rhythm, music theory, jazz standards, voicings, learning tunesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces essential jazz piano skills, emphasizing the importance of harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. He discusses the seven facts of music that frame these skills and outlines a structured approach to learning a new tune, specifically 'What a Difference a Day Makes.' The...2025-03-0530 min
Jazz Piano SkillsImprovisation's Little SecretKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Interval of the Third, Jazz Skills, Music EducationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of improvisation in jazz piano, focusing on the importance of mastering the interval of the third. He emphasizes that jazz is not merely about reading music but understanding sound and the shapes that create it. The discussion includes practical advice on how to approach learning jazz piano, with a structured method for developing improvisation skills through harmonic and melodic understanding. The episode concludes with encouragement...2025-02-2623 min
Jazz Piano SkillsI've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, ImprovisationPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, musical facts, learning jazz, jazz skills, music education, jazz techniques, piano practice, jazz theory, rhythm challengeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven musical facts. He discusses the right approach to learning jazz, focusing on the significance of developing improvisation skills through structured practice. The episode highlights the role...2025-02-1930 min
Jazz Piano SkillsI've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Melodic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, jazz skills, practice strategies, voicings, improvisation, rhythm, music educationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the standard 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.' He emphasizes the importance of a structured practice plan, the seven facts of music, and the essential jazz piano skills necessary for growth. The episode...2025-02-1230 min
Jazz Piano SkillsI've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Essential Skills, Practice Techniques, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Melody, Rhythm, Jazz Standards, Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Lead Sheets, Chord Changes, Voicings, Rhythm Challenges, Music Education, Jazz StandardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of mastering essential jazz piano skills, regardless of the tunes being played. He discusses the significance of practicing with a clear objective and the necessity of understanding harmony...2025-02-0534 min
Jazz Piano SkillsThe Jazz LanguageKeywordsjazz piano, jazz language, music education, improvisation, harmony, melody, jazz skills, music theory, practice techniques, jazz progressionsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven facts of music. He explores the concept of the jazz language, breaking it down into its essential components: harmony, melody, and improvisation. The discussion highlights the significance of having a clear practice objective and how each component interrelates to maximize musical growth. The episode concludes with encouragement...2025-01-2928 min
Jazz Piano SkillsFly Me to the Moon, ImprovisationPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, transposition, music theory, jazz skills, Fly Me to the Moon, rhythmic challenges, melodic analysis, harmonic analysis, music education, jazz, improvisation, musical silence, tension notes, eighth notes, jazz piano, musical phrasing, lead sheetsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Fly Me to the Moon.' The conversation covers essential jazz piano...2025-01-2228 min
Jazz Piano SkillsFly Me to the Moon, Melodic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Skills, Rhythm Challenge, Music Education, Improvisation, Jazz Treatments, Music Theory, Piano TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills for jazz piano, focusing on the classic standard 'Fly Me to the Moon.' The discussion covers the seven musical facts that govern music practice, the importance of rhythmic challenges, and a detailed...2025-01-1528 min
Jazz Piano SkillsFly Me to the Moon, Harmonic AnalysisPodcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, music education, teaching music, learning music, jazz standards, Fly Me to the Moon, musical facts, harmonic analysis, rhythm challenges, jazz skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of simplifying music education and introduces the seven musical facts that govern effective practice. He emphasizes the need for a conceptual understanding of music to facilitate physical playing. The episode also features a...2025-01-0836 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGoodbye 2024, Hello 2025KeywordsJazz Piano, 2024 Reflection, 2025 Vision, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Rhythm in JazzSummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on the accomplishments of Jazz Piano Skills in 2024, highlighting the growth and evolution of the podcast and its educational content. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to reflect on one's musical journey and introduces a strategic game plan for 2025, focusing on the themes of transcribing, transposing, and transforming jazz skills. The discussion includes a detailed overview of the harmonic, melodic, and improvisational analyses conducted throughout...2025-01-0137 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSanta Claus is Coming to Town, ImprovisationIt's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!KeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Christmas Jazz, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Jazz Harmony, Melody Analysis, Jazz StandardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the classic Christmas tune 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' with a focus on developing improvisational skills. The session is structured around a three-tier approach: harmony, melody, and improvisation, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses in jazz piano. The episode includes...2024-12-2536 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGood Grief Vince Guaraldi, O TannenbaumIt's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!Jazz Piano Skills welcomes back Josh Walsh (Jazz-Library.com). It's that time of year when jazzers from around the world anticipate the arrival of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and the classic rendition of O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree). Enjoy this interview and in-depth discussion of the transcription of Vince Guaraldi's solo on this timeless classic.Transcription of Vince Guaraldi's Solo on O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)https://www.jazzpianoskills.store/otannenbaum.pdfSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence and...2024-12-181h 04
Jazz Piano SkillsSanta Claus is Coming to Town, Melodic AnalysisWelcome 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 "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverThe classic jazz standard, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”LearnMelody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes for “Santa Claus is Comi...2024-12-1132 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSanta Claus is Coming to Town, Harmonic AnalysisWelcome 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 "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:Discover (Podcast Packet)A classic jazz standard, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town..”Learn (Podcast Packet)Form, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Santa C...2024-12-0437 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Brad HawbakerKeywordsjazz piano, music education, improvisation, practice techniques, self-imposed constraints, learning journey, musical influences, jazz voicings, piano lessons, musician's growth, jazz piano, chord voicings, improvisation, practice techniques, jazz standards, melody, music education, learning process, musical growth, jazz skillsSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence and Brad Hawbaker discuss Brad's journey in learning jazz piano over the past six years. They explore Brad's early musical influences, his transition from classical to jazz piano, and the challenges he faced along the way. The discussion highlights the importance of self-imposed constraints in practice...2024-11-271h 15
Jazz Piano SkillsHybrid ScalesWelcome 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 Hybrid Scales that will help you develop the skill and art of improvisation:DiscoverHow to begin developing professional improvisation skills using Hybrid ScalesLearnWhy Hybrid Scales are critical for...2024-10-3027 min
Jazz Piano SkillsHybrid ArpeggiosWelcome 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 Hybrid Arepggios that will help you develop the skill and art of improvisation:DiscoverHow to begin developing professional improvisation skills using Hybrid ArpeggiosLearnWhy Hybrid Arpeggios are critical for...2024-10-2329 min
Jazz Piano SkillsPracticing SilenceWelcome 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 a jazz piano practice approach that will help you develop the skill and art of Practicing Silence:DiscoverA crystal clear approach to the art and skill of Practicing SilenceLearnWhy Practicing Silence2024-09-2554 min
Jazz Piano SkillsPatrick KøhalmiWelcome to Jazz Piano Skills. I’m Dr. Bob Lawrence, and it’s time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Today, I have the pleasure of introducing the Jazz Piano Skills community to Mr. Patrick Kohalmi, a multi-talented individual. He's not just a jazz pianist but also a professional sound engineer, bodybuilder, and personal fitness trainer. What's more, he's was my very first international online Jazz Piano Skills student..Patrick Køhalmi resides in Denmark and continues to be actively musically involved in studying and performing jazz piano. In addition to hi...2024-08-041h 05
Jazz Piano SkillsStop Thinking Way Too HardWelcome 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 a jazz piano practice approach that will help you simplify your approach to improvisation and help you to Stop Thinking Way Too Hard:DiscoverA study and practice approach to simply improvisation so you can stop thinking way too hard!2024-07-2456 min
Jazz Piano SkillsAndy LaVioletteIt's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano with Andy LaViolette.Andy LaViolette is a musician and filmmaker who has co-owned his company, Mr. Magic Carpet Ride Productions (MMCRP), with his wife, Christi, since 2006. His studies in jazz guitar started in 1994 when he studied with Dr. Bob Lawrence at The Dallas School of Music up until his time at the University of North Texas (UNT) in 1998. After three years of study in the Jazz Performance program at UNT, Andy played professionally as a guitarist in an original, progressive-rock band called “Bagg” and other local Dento...2024-05-281h 18
Jazz Piano SkillsDr. JB Dyas, Pt. 4Welcome 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 wide-reaching jazz education programs in the world. He has presented jazz workshops, teacher-training seminars, an...2024-03-2757 min
Jazz Piano SkillsDr. JB Dyas, Pt. 3Welcome 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 wide-reaching jazz education programs in the world. He has presented jazz workshops, teacher-training seminars, an...2024-02-2852 min
Jazz Piano SkillsJazz Piano Skills: Past and FutureWelcome 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 then want to look forward to the future of Jazz P...2023-12-2744 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Mike SteinelIt'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 Clinic. He has recorded with the Rosewood Trio, the Frank Mantooth Orchestra, the Chicago Jazz Quintet and is a...2023-11-221h 08
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Dr. JB Dyas, Pt. 2Welcome 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-reaching jazz education programs in the world. He has presented jazz workshops, teacher-training seminars, an...2023-04-0453 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Dr. JB Dyas, Pt. 1Welcome 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-reaching jazz education programs in the world. He has presented jazz workshops, teacher-training seminars, and jazz "informances" worldwide with su...2023-03-2951 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Brent VaartstraWelcome 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 education since 2011.So, please sit back, relax, and welcome to JazzPianoSkills, Mr. Brent Vaartstra...2023-02-281h 12
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Peter FriesenWelcome 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 piano at weddings and corporate events. Peter has written s...2023-01-241h 01
Jazz Piano SkillsBen Paterson, My Shining HourToday 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 himself as one of...2022-10-2558 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, David ShieldsWelcome 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 Army thrown in.Teaching ten...2022-08-231h 06
Jazz Piano SkillsTranscription AnalysisWelcome 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 transcribing jazz solos and discuss how their new collaboration will explore various jazz solos from professional jazz musicians throughout the decades.2022-08-0255 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Bob WintersWelcome 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 Bob Winters.Now, It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome to JazzPianoSkills, Mr. Bob Winters.Support the show2022-06-071h 12
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Martin ListabarthWelcome 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 composer Martin Listabarth - an up-and-coming young lion in the jazz world.Martin resides in Vienna, Austria, and has just released his second solo album called “Dedicated” in which he dives deep into the topic of personal inspirations, resulting in an album that combines tonal elegance and musical ingenuity with playfulness, wit, and a heavy dose of storytelling.Now, of course, It’s not unusual for a mu...2022-05-101h 02
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, John Di MartinoWelcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano! Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by John Di MartinoJohn Di Martino is a composer, arranger, jazz pianist, producer, and educator, based in New York City. He is described as a "shape-shifter", for his creativity across musical genres. John composed the music for the documentary series: “A Glimpse Of Paradise" (Prospera Medienproduktion) aired on Europe’s Arte Channel, and music for the video games: "Batman: The Telltale Series"John D...2022-05-041h 05
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 2Welcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano! Today, you are in for a real treat! This is part two of my interview with saxophonist, entrepreneur, author, educator, and jazz legend Jamey Aebersold.Jamey Aebersold was born July 21, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana University and graduated in 1962 with a Master's Degree in Saxophone. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Indiana University in 1992. He also plays piano, bass, and banjo.In 1989, the International Association of Jazz Ed...2022-04-0554 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 1Welcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano! Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by saxophonist, entrepreneur, author, educator, and jazz legend Jamey Aebersold.Jamey Aebersold was born July 21, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana University and graduated in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Saxophone. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Indiana University in 1992. He also plays piano, bass, and banjo.In 1989, the International Association of Jazz Educators inducted Jamey into th...2022-03-2958 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 2Welcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by jazz pianist/guitarist/composer/arranger/educator Bert Ligon. Bert has served as the director of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina for the past 30+ years. He received his Bachelor of Music and his Master of Music in jazz piano performance and arranging from the University of North Texas. Bert has published four books: Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1 & 2, Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, an...2022-03-0153 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 1Welcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by jazz pianist/guitarist/composer/arranger/educator Bert Ligon. Bert has served as the director of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina for the past 30+ years. He received his Bachelor of Music and his Master of Music in jazz piano performance and arranging from the University of North Texas. Bert has published four books: Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1 & 2, Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, an...2022-02-2252 min
Jazz Piano SkillsCelebrating 100 EpisodesWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of JazzPianoSkills! Wow, 100 Podcast Episodes! 100 hours of jazz piano education! In fact, the two-year anniversary of JazzPianoSkills is quickly approaching which warrants additional celebrating. What started as a way to simply provide some additional educational help to my current jazz piano students at The Dallas School of Music has quickly evolved into a full-service educational jazz piano website. A jazz piano website that hosts a weekly podcast production with a global listening audience and educational podcast...2021-10-2650 min
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Josh WalshWelcome 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 with special guest, Josh Walsh. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverJosh Walsh, Jazz Pianist, Educator, and EntrepreneurLearnAbout Josh's musical journey from being the founder and CEO of The Refinery (an e-commerce consultancy) to launching a J...2021-10-121h 07
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Dan HaerleWelcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by jazz legend Dan Haerle. Dan has been a prolific jazz performer, composer, author, and educator throughout his entire illustrious career.Considered a pioneer in jazz education, Dan Haerle was recently awarded by the Jazz Education Network (JEN) along with Jamey Aebersold, David Baker, and Jerry Coker, the distinction of "LeJENd of Jazz Education" at its 3rd annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Da...2021-07-061h 12
Jazz Piano SkillsSpecial Guest, Andy MilneWelcome to JazzPianoSkills, I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!Today, you are in for a real treat! I am joined by jazz pianist/composer/educator Andy Milne.Andy is a Juno Award winner and has been a distinct and respected voice at the heart of New York’s creative jazz scene for over 25 years, collaborating with dancers, visual artists, poets, and musicians spanning jazz, classical, pop, folk, and world music. He has recorded and toured throughout the world with some of the very best in the jazz industry. And...2021-06-081h 24
Jazz Piano SkillsMy Little Suede Shoes, Charlie ParkerWelcome 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 Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes". In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverCharlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes"LearnThe Form, Melody, Harmonic Structure and Function of "My Little Suede Shoes"Play"My Little Suede Shoes"2021-03-2349 min
Jazz Piano SkillsGershwin's "I Got Rhythm"Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic jazz standard by George Gershwin, "I Got Rhythm". In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The classic jazz standard "I Got Rhythm"Learn: How to...2020-08-111h 01
Jazz Piano SkillsFully Altered Dominant SoundWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Dominant Fully Altered Sound. In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The Fully Altered Dominant SoundLearn: How to construct the Fully Altered Dominant SoundPlay: 2020-08-0455 min
Jazz Piano SkillsDominant b9b13 SoundWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Dominant b9 b13 Sound. In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The Dominant b9b13 SoundLearn: How to construct the Dominant b9b13 SoundPlay: 2020-07-2857 min
Jazz Piano SkillsDominant b13 SoundWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Dominant b13 Sound. In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The Dominant b13 SoundLearn: How to construct the Dominant b13 SoundPlay: The Dominant...2020-07-2049 min
Jazz Piano SkillsDominant #11 SoundWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Dominant #11 Sound. In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The Dominant #11 SoundLearn: How to construct the Dominant #11 SoundPlay: The Dominant #11 Sound Harmonically and...2020-07-1457 min
Jazz Piano SkillsTake the 'A' TrainWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, "Take the 'A' Train". In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: The classic jazz standard "Take the 'A...2020-07-071h 06
Jazz Piano SkillsNeighboring Tones, Pt. 2Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play Neighboring Tones. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Lower and Upper Neighboring TonesLearn: How to use Neighboring Tone as Harmonic Ornamentation Play: Neighboring Tones f...2020-06-3056 min
Jazz Piano SkillsNeighboring Tones, Pt. 1Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play Neighboring Tones. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Lower and Upper Neighboring TonesLearn: How to use Neighboring Tone as Harmonic Ornamentation Play: Neighboring Tones f...2020-06-2357 min
Jazz Piano SkillsWhole Tone ScaleWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the Symmetrical Altered Whole Tone Scale. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: The Symmetrical Altered Whole Tone ScaleLearn: How to construct the Whole Tone Scale Play: T...2020-06-1658 min
Jazz Piano SkillsMajor Blues ScaleWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic and iconic Major Blues Scale. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: The Major Blues ScaleLearn: How to easily construct the Major Blues Scale for all 12 Keys 2020-06-0954 min
Jazz Piano SkillsMinor Blues ScaleWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the classic and iconic Minor Blues Scale. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: The Minor Blues ScaleLearn: How to easily construct the Minor Blues Scale for all 12 Keys 2020-06-0249 min
Jazz Piano SkillsThe 8th Note, Pt. 3Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all; your treatment, articulation, feel of The 8th Note, Pt. 3. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Extended 8th Note Groupings...2020-05-2648 min
Jazz Piano SkillsThe 8th Note, Pt. 2Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note, Pt. 2. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: The Importance of...2020-05-1943 min
Jazz Piano SkillsThe 8th Note, Pt. 1Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play the most important jazz piano skill of them all. Your treatment, articulation, and feel of The 8th Note. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: The Importance of the 8...2020-05-1249 min
Jazz Piano SkillsChord Family ScalesWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Chord Family Scales. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Essential Chord/Scale RelationshipsLearn: How to see these relationships...2020-05-0549 min
Jazz Piano SkillsKey DependencyWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; a unique Jazz Piano Program dedicated to introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano skills. Each Podcast Episode will help you successfully Discover, Learn, and Play a specific Jazz Piano skill.This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you Discover, Learn, and Play essential chord/scale relationships to develop your Key Dependency. In this jazz piano lessons you will:Discover: Essential Chord/Scale RelationshipsLearn: How to quickly and easily determine...2020-04-2851 min
Jazz Piano SkillsInside Outside, Pt. 2This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. For maximum musical growth, be sure to download the Podcast Guides for this Jazz Piano Lesson.Illustrations (detailed graphics in all 12 keys)Lead Sheets (sheet music for all 12 keys)Play Along Tracks (ensemble assistance and practice tips)Bundle (get all three Podcast Guides!)All three Podcast Guides explore jazz improvisation patterns launching from the Root...2020-04-2252 min
Jazz Piano SkillsInside Outside, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inside Outside harmony to develop melodic jazz improvisation vocabulary. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 12 jazz improvisation motifs using four different motion patterns—an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this historical and contemporary approach to improvising. Download the Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak im...2020-04-151h 04
Jazz Piano SkillsMajor Chromaticism, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Major Chromaticism, Pt. 1, to develop jazz improvisation vocabulary. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 12 jazz improvisation motifs using four different motion patterns—an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this iconic progression and voicings. Download the Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bo...2020-04-0753 min
Jazz Piano SkillsMinor Chromaticism, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the Minor Chromaticism, Pt. 1 to develop jazz improvisation vocabulary. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 12 jazz improvisation motifs using four different motion patterns. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this iconic progression and voicings. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly...2020-04-0156 min
Jazz Piano SkillsII-V-I Progression, Pt. 2This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the iconic II-V-I Progression, Pt. 2. In this episode, we layer various melodic triad patterns over the II-V-I Progression to begin developing improvisational jazz language. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the four minor triad motions (ascending/descending, descending/ascending, ascending/ascending, descending/descending) launching for the root, third, and fifth of the minor triad in all 12 major keys. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this iconic progression and voicings. 2020-03-251h 06
Jazz Piano SkillsII-V-I Progression, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the iconic II-V-I Progression, Pt. 1 using traditional and contemporary shell voicings for your left hand. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the II-V-I Progression using traditional and contemporary shell voicings in all 12 major keys. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this iconic progression and voicings. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to...2020-03-1753 min
Jazz Piano SkillsTwo-Handed Voicings, Pt. 2This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Secondary Two-Handed Voicings using 5-Note Shapes for all primary sounds (major, dominant, minor, half-diminished, diminished). Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates two primary voicings options using five notes that are played across two hands. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing these iconic shapes and sounds. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have...2020-03-1046 min
Jazz Piano SkillsTwo-Handed Voicings, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Two-Handed Voicings using 5-Note Shapes for all primary sounds (major, dominant, minor, half-diminished, diminished). Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates two primary voicings options using five notes that are played across two hands. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing these iconic shapes and sounds. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access...2020-03-0354 min
Jazz Piano SkillsTriads, Pt. 2This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Triads using Lower Neighboring Tones (Half-Step Approachments) to create "intentional tension"; an essential jazz piano skill in for improvisation development. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates all twelve major and minor triads in root position and inversions using lower neighboring tones to develop improvisational jazz lines (phrases); an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing these iconic shapes and sounds. Download Podcast Guide.You can ...2020-02-2554 min
Jazz Piano SkillsTriads, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Triads using Major and Minor shapes played harmonically and melodically; an essential jazz piano skill in preparation for improvisation development. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates all twelve major and minor triads in root position and inversions; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing these fundamental (and absolutely essential) shapes and sounds. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills...2020-02-1845 min
Jazz Piano SkillsStationary Improvisation, Pt. 2This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Stationary Improvisation using Cyclical Quadruplet Patterns. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates various Cyclical Quadruplet combinations for each of the twelve minor chords launching from the root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th of the sound; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to...2020-02-1145 min
Jazz Piano SkillsStationary Improvisation, Pt. 1This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Stationary Improvisation using Cyclical Quadruplet Patterns. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates 16 Cyclical Quadruplets for each of the twelve minor chords; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers...2020-02-0353 min
Jazz Piano SkillsPractice Minor Sound, MelodicallyThis Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the Minor Sound, Melodically using scale and arpeggio motion that includes the entire sound from the root to the 13th. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the minor scales and arpeggios for all twelve minor chords; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to...2020-01-2751 min
Jazz Piano SkillsAltered Dominant VoicingsThis Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the Altered Dominant Voicings commonly used by professional jazz pianists. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the Altered Dominant Voicings for all twelve Dominant Chords; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob...2020-01-2041 min
Jazz Piano SkillsAltered Dominant ScalesThis Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the Altered Dominant Scales commonly used by professional jazz pianists. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the Altered Dominant Scales for all twelve Dominant Chords; an invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask...2020-01-1335 min
Jazz Piano SkillsInversions & ImprovisationThis Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play Inversions for Improvisation preparation. Inverted Arpeggios for the C Chord Family will be demonstrated (C Major, C Dominant, C Minor, C Half Diminished, C Diminished). Be sure to Download the JPS Education Doc for this podcast that musically notates the arpeggios in the root, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd inversions for all 12 chord families along with the fingerings I recommend. An invaluable educational tool to reference while...2019-12-2325 min