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 […]
JPS Ep:168 – Our NEW Success Path Blueprint
Jazz Piano School 2.0 is set to launch October 7th @ 7am EST. Complete with new designs, new features like flash cards, practice workouts, new navigation and so much more. One of the coolest things will be our brand new 6 Stage success path. Our success path will allow you to start in a place that’s right for YOU, and continue forward with learning that is CORRECT for the place that you’re in. Get our Success Path Workbook in this podcast. I say the link inside. Enjoy!
JPS Ep:167 – The Power of Music
Music is very powerful. Like…very…very…powerful. I mean you know right?! Why do you think you’re on this journey? Music has the power to heal, transform, inspire, calm, soothe, and about a billion other things. In this episode I talk about what music means to me, how it changed my life, and how my mission to teach you jazz piano will help you change lives as well. Here we go!
3 Tips to Sit In Like A Pro
Sitting in with a group of more seasoned musicians is an experience that every aspiring jazz pianist must encounter. The prospect of performing with players you want to impress can be daunting. These tips will help you to prepare and step on to the bandstand with confidence and composure! Prepare a Tune – When you sit down at the piano, you […]
JPS Ep:166 – The Secret of the “Backdoor ii-V”
What the heck is a backdoor ii-V? Find out in this week’s podcast! Once you master this short but common progression, you will be seeing it all over the place!
