Cocktail Piano Endings (9 Ways)

Finding good ways to end cocktail jazz piano tunes can be tricky. But have no fear. With these 9 endings you’re about to learn, you’ll always have the perfect ending up your sleeve to use in any situation. Let’s check em out!

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Try These Stacked 4th Voicings For A Quartal Sound – TTT #28

Quartal voicings are a huge part of producing a modern jazz piano sound. If you don’t know them, and your goal is modern jazz, it’s time to learn them and add them to your repertoire! Here we go! https://youtu.be/417ugzAtW4o CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The […]

How To Captivate Audiences With Your Improvisation

Why is it that you’re clinging to every note some jazz artists play, and others, you’re kind of bored? I’ve heard monster players that technically sounded great! And played no “wrong” notes, but didn’t inspire me or move my soul. I’ve also heard other players play a total of 5 notes better than anything I’ve ever heard! So what is it? In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to captivate your audience and develop your solo when improvising.

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Modern Jazz Basics in 7 Steps

As with everything in life, a couple small changes can produce big results. The same holds true for creating a modern jazz piano sound. With a couple of small but mighty elements, you can begin to easily produce a modern jazz sound in your playing. But fair warning, even though each step is small, it does require a lot of practice. Let’s dive in!

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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
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The ONLY Modern Jazz Chord You’ll Ever Need – Part 2

There is a chord that has become ubiquitous in the modern jazz idiom. This harmony can be used in a variety of settings, and has many implications for composition and improvisation in a modern jazz style. In this podcast lesson, Sterling Cozza will show you extended applications and how to expand your use of this chord with limitless possibilities.

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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you’re still constantly guessing, can’t play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don’t know how to connect all the tid bits you’ve learned?

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This 4ths Pattern Will Leave Your Head Spinning! – TTT #27

Jazz improvisers during the Post-Bop era of the late 1960’s began experimenting with interval-based language using 4ths. Musicians like this included Oliver Nelson, Woody Shaw, and Freddie Hubbard, to name a few. Try this pattern based on a combination of ascending and descending 4ths paired with major second intervals. It is sure to leave your […]

The ONLY Modern Jazz Chord You’ll Ever Need – Part 1

There is a chord that has become ubiquitous in the modern jazz idiom. This harmony can be used in a variety of settings, and has many implications for composition and improvisation in a modern jazz style. Sterling Cozza will show you how to unlock the secrets behind this chord so you can implement it into your own playing.

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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
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proven language learning blocks.

The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
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I’ll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
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Do You Know the Joe Henderson Chord?! – TTT #26

Joe Henderson created a language of his own by creating melodies using arpeggios of unique chord shapes. This chord, known as the “Joe Henderson Chord,” became affiliated with his signature sound, and shows up many times in his compositions. Transpose it to all 12 keys! CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or […]

Jazz Piano School Reflections for 2023 and 2024

Once a year, usually in January, I sit down and record an audio only podcast. It’s theraputic for me to reflect back on the year and think about what’s coming up. If you’re just into learning jazz piano and don’t care about my thoughts, then you’ll definitely want to skip this. On the other hand, if you want to hear back about what happened in 2023 and what’s coming in 2024, then check it out.
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
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What to Practice For Jazz Piano: 2024 Goal Planning Part 2 & 3

I gave out the planning aspect in my last podcast episode. How to organize your goals. How to rank them and prioritize them. How to make a plan, and how to revise your plan. If you haven’t listened to that episode, you’ll want to do that now, before listening to this. Now, I’ll tell you WHAT to practice in order to reach your goals fast. The more you can focus in on the exercises I give in this lesson, the faster you’ll reach your goals. I promise you. But careful, don’t get distracted by other shiny objects. Stay true to your goal and your practice and you’ll make more progress than you ever have before.

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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
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proven language learning blocks.

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