Jazz Piano School Ep. 84 – Progression Reharm Series 2 (3-6-2-5)
We’re continuing our reharm series of progressions this week with a 3-6-2-5. We get a little crazy with the reharms, but all beautiful and effective none the less. We build off concepts from episode 83 so you if you haven’t watched that I highly recommend it. Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 83 – Progression Reharm Series 1 (2-5-1)
Once you learn a couple of reharm tools it will completely open up your playing. Not only will you be able to comp differently but you will have more options for improvisation, arranging and solo piano freedom. Check out these reharms for a 2-5-1. I will cover different progressions in the upcoming podcasts.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 82 – Connecting Harmonies With Ease
Connecting harmonies during improvisation is very simple when executed properly. Watch as I breakdown some ways to work on connecting harmonies and show you how to put everything together.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 81 – I Should Care Improv Analysis Part 2
This is part 2 of I Should Care Improvisation Analysis. We got a lot of great feedback on this type of podcast so we’re going to release a couple more as well. Watch as I break down my thought process while creating a solo from scratch.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 80 – I Should Care Improv Analysis
Watch as I build a solo from scratch talking about the importance of specific and harmonic changes you should add. I also add my thought process at approaching your connections through the harmonies.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 79 – The Whole Half And Half Whole Scales
Soloing over diminished chords can be tricky, but very pretty if you have some tools in your toolbox. Check out these two scales to help your improv over the diminished passing chord and dominant chords.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 78 – Improving Your Bebop Through Structured Integration of Approach Notes
It’s hard to know exactly what to do to improve our improvisation right? Most of the time we just spend time learning licks and transcribing but this doesn’t really create the freedom we want. Learn how to systematically approach improvement at bebop!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 77 – 11 Ways To Add Elegance To Your Jazz Piano Playing
There are always those tiny details that instantly improve the sound of someones playing. This episode is about the little secret movements players put into their playing to add flavor and spice!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 76 – 8 Different Ways To Use Space
Space doesn’t always have to be in your right hand, and it doesn’t always have to mean not playing. Check out these different ways to conceptualize space and add it into your playing for some tasty improvements.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 75 – The Equation Of Improvisation
Improvisation is like trying to fill the gaps in a resolution. We’re trying to land on chord tones but there are so many ways to resolve, mixed with rhythms…we need to figure out what fits the gap! In this video I debunk improvisation so you don’t have to copy and paste licks into your solo’s.
