Episodes

  • Just Friends, Harmonic Analysis
    Oct 2 2024

    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 "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    A classic jazz standard, “Just Friends.

    Learn
    Form, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Just Friends

    Play
    Just Friends” using my suggested Voicings plus Six Common Harmonic Progressions for Ear Training Development.

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play Just Friends.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

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    36 mins
  • Practicing Silence
    Sep 25 2024

    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 a jazz piano practice approach that will help you develop the skill and art of Practicing Silence:

    Discover
    A crystal clear approach to the art and skill of Practicing Silence

    Learn
    Why Practicing Silence is critical for developing mature and professional improvisation skills.

    Play
    Four approaches you should use when Practicing Silence

    This podcast episode is part of the Jazz Piano Skills Lecture Series, so NO Podcast Packets are available - simply enjoy the lecture!

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Jazz Lecture
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Warm Regards,
    Dr. Bob Lawrence
    President, The Dallas School of Music
    JazzPianoSkills

    AMDG

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    55 mins
  • Angel Eyes, Improvisation
    Sep 18 2024

    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 "Angel Eyes." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    An improvisational approach for “Angel Eyes

    Learn
    How well do you see Harmony using “Angel Eyes

    Play
    A Solo over the Chord Changes of "Angel Eyes" using a Regional Approach, the Blues Pattern, and traditional Chord/Scale Relationships

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play Angel Eyes.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

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    39 mins
  • Angel Eyes, Melodic Analysis
    Sep 11 2024

    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 "Angel Eyes." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    The classic jazz standard, “Angel Eyes

    Learn
    Melody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes for “Angel Eyes

    Play
    Angel Eyes” using three different treatments, tempos, and grooves

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play Angel Eyes.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

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    32 mins
  • Angel Eyes, Harmonic Analysis
    Sep 4 2024

    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 "Angel Eyes". In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    A classic jazz standard, “Angel Eyes

    Learn
    Form, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Angel Eyes

    Play
    Angel Eyes” using my suggested Voicings plus Six Common Harmonic Progressions for Ear Training Development.

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play I Wish You Love.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

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    37 mins
  • I Wish You Love, Improvisation Bonus
    Aug 28 2024

    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 "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    An improvisational approach for “I Wish You Love

    Learn
    Essential Scale Patterns to use with the chords found in “I Wish You Love

    Play
    The entire sound from the Root to the 13th using Scale Motion for the chords found in "I Wish You Love"

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play Have You Met Miss Jones.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • I Wish You Love, Improvisation
    Aug 21 2024

    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 "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    An improvisational approach for “I Wish You Love

    Learn
    Improvisational Zones, Patterns, and Motifs for “I Wish You Love

    Play
    A Solo over the Chord Changes of "I Wish You Love" using an Arpeggio approach

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play Have You Met Miss Jones.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • I Wish You Love, Melodic Analysis
    Aug 14 2024

    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 "I Wish You Love." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:

    Discover
    The classic jazz standard, “I Wish You Love

    Learn
    Melody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes for “I Wish You Love

    Play
    I Wish You Love” using three different treatments, tempos, and grooves

    Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while you discover, learn, and play I Wish You Love.

    Open Podcast Packets
    Illustrations
    (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)

    Lead Sheets
    (beautifully notated music lead sheets)

    Play Alongs
    (ensemble assistance and practice tips)

    Educational Support
    Community Forum
    SpeakPipe

    Episode Outline
    Introduction
    Discover, Learn, Play
    Invite to Join Jazz Piano Skills
    Lesson Rationale
    Exploration of Jazz Piano Skills
    Conclusion
    Closing Comments

    Visit Jazz Piano Skills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.

    If you wish to donate to JazzPianoSkills, you can do so easily through the Jazz Piano Skills Paypal Account.

    Thank you for being a Jazz Piano Skills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!

    Support the show

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    33 mins