This Rhythmic Exercise Will Free up your Improvising (Ep:178)
In this podcast episode we show you an exercise you can use to both free up your existing jazz lines and discover new ones. Even the best improvisers repeat themselves now and then, but with this exercise you will find yourself playing phrases you’ve never played before! Follow along to discover this rhythmic device.
Red Garland’s Signature Blues Lick (LOTW #169)
Red Garland sure knows how to play the blues! Listen to his blues-playing on “Blues by Five” from the classic recording session by the Miles Davis Quintet in 1957. At the top of his second solo chorus, he begins a triplet line with his signature blues lick. This is a good one to add to […]
Duke Ellington’s Famous Intro to “In A Sentimental Mood” (LOTW #168)
From his iconic collaboration with John Coltrane in 1963, Duke’s introduction to his composition “In a Sentimental Mood” is treasured in the jazz community. Players often refer back to it when performing this tune, try it out for yourself next time you go to play it! CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK […]
Mulgrew Miller Altered Dominant Lick (LOTW #167)
Mulgrew Miller lays down this line over his solo break on the standard tune “If I Should Lose You” from his 2006 album Live at the Kennedy Center. His altered notes over the dominant chord lead into what will be an eventful solo filled with post-bop language. CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE […]
5 Go-To Tune Endings: Jazz Piano Tutorial (Ep:177)
These 5 endings will give you what you need to end a tune with style. Learn these to leave the guesswork out of the equation when it comes time to thinking of a good ending to your next tune!
My Gift To You in 2020 & What We’re Doing
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Kenny Barron Kills This Line On His Own Tune (LOTW #166)
“Voyage” is a modal tune that has made its way into the canon and has become a true jazz standard. Kenny Barron shows us how it’s done beginning in the first chorus as he navigates the chord changes of his own tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eZUvwoFgE CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have […]
Oscar Peterson’s Famous C-Jam Blues Solo Break (LOTW #165)
Well folks, this is an absolute must know when it comes to solo breaks! This Oscar Peterson solo break on “C-Jam Blues” is one of the most famous solo breaks in jazz history. It’s an absolute must know in everyone’s repertoire. Do you know it? If not, then you better get to it! 🙂 https://youtu.be/Vke26Huj0RA […]
Jazzy Let It Snow Arrangement (Ep:175)
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How To Use Each Area of The Piano When Playing Jazz (Ep:174)
The piano has 88 keys! But rarely do students and even intermediate players playing gigs utilize the ENTIRE piano when they play. If you’re not…then you should be! But what exactly should you be playing in each area? In this episode I’ll teach you exactly what to do in each register of the piano. Enjoy!
