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!
Herbie Hancock Triplet Improvisation Line From “Witch Hunt” (LOTW #164)
At the young age of 25, Herbie Hancock was improvising in ways that no one before him had ever done. Listen how he trailblazes his way through his solo from a classic Wayne Shorter tune “Witch Hunt” from Speak No Evil (1965). He strings together a relentless flow of triplet lines traveling in chromatic fourth […]
How To Harmonize A Melody With Any Chord (Ep:173)
Harmonizing melodies with chords can be tricky…especially if you’re trying to make it actually sound good! How do we know what chords to play with the melody note? What makes it sound good? All these questions and more popup and it can become very frustrating. In this podcast, our brand new JPS staff educator will address those questions and provide you with an amazing strategy to harmonize melodies with ANY chord you want! Enjoy!
Ahmad Jamal Lick: “But Not For Me” from Live at the Pershing (LOTW #163)
Ahmad Jamal is a true original. His stylings of jazz standards on his recording “Live at the Pershing Lounge” (1958) create a feeling unlike any other pianist in a jazz trio format. Listen how he lays this lick back and settles deep into the pocket on this unforgettable track! https://youtu.be/R_jWHQ4MzLU CLICK HERE TO GET A […]
Bill Evans : Simple Improvisation Chord Trick (Ep:172)
This simple chord trick involves using your own voicings to your advantage in a way that will instantly improve your playing. Bill Evans used this technique throughout his career, most notably on the classic album “Portrait in Jazz.” You can use it too, find out how in this week’s podcast!
Oscar Peterson Solo Break Lick (LOTW #162)
Here is a quintessential blues solo break from Oscar Peterson on the standard tune “I’ve Never Been In Love Before.” He ornaments his blues lines with triplets and doubled notes. Take a page out of his book with this solo break and you’ll be playing the blues in no time! https://youtu.be/RGNMIDwzamI CLICK HERE TO GET […]
JPS Ep:171 – 3 Ways To Use Arpeggios In Your Improvisation
Arpeggios can be reallllyyy boring…or they can be used to add some burnin movements into your improvisation! I’ll be talking about the latter. These 3 different ways to add arpeggios in your improvisation are sure to help you add some flying, fast movements up and down the piano for an amazing texture you’re going to love! Enjoy!
JPS Ep:170 – 5 Things To Help Your Tune Approach
Knowing what kind of style, what kind of approach you should take on a tune can be tough? How do you go at it? Old school? Modern? Flowy? Hard swing? In this episode I’ll give you 5 quick tips that will allow you to easily understand the approach you should take when playing a tune. I also go over specific approaches at the end. Enjoy!
JPS Ep:169 – Jazz Piano School 2.0 Details Part 1
I give you all the details you need to know about our amazing 2.0 launch coming October 7th @ 7am est.
Here is the link to video 1 in the brand new workshop I’m releasing as well!
https://jazzpianoschool.com/launch-video-workshop-video-1/
Jazz Piano School 2.0 is coming! (October 7th, 2019, 7am est)
Flash cards, practice workouts, and improv analysis OH MY! Well it’s been a long time coming but Jazz Piano School 2.0 is finally right around the corner. More specifically…we will be opening our doors October 7th, 2019 @ 7am est to accept new students into our brand new website full of fun and jammed packed […]
