Substitute Hip Chords for 3-6-2-5 Using the “Ladybird” Turnaround – TTT #18
The 3-6-2-5 chord progression is integral to playing jazz standards and improvising. When things begin to seem repetitive or too familiar, you can spice up the progression by adding alternate chord changes. This chord progression from Tadd Dameron’s standard tune “Ladybird” uses alternate chords a tritone away from the original roots of the 3-6-2-5, resulting […]
Try This Bebop Line Over the Chord Changes of “Donna Lee” – TTT #17
“Donna Lee” is a contrafact melody by Charlie Parker based on the chords of “Back Home in Indiana.” It has become a standard tune called at jazz jam sessions, and can often be challenging to improvise on due to the blazing fast tempo. Try this line over the chord changes for the first 4 bars […]
Use This 3-Note Finger Trick to Sound Like a Virtuoso
Follow along as Sterling shows you a diminished voicing that is sure to turn some heads. These crunchy chords work over diminished tonalities, and can also be applied to dominant chords in various jazz standards. These chords always bring the “wow” factor!!
Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
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Shed These Drop-2 Diminished Voicings in all 12 Keys – TTT #16
Diminished chords can be tricky to navigate sometimes when comping. These voicings are sure to help you find the sound you need, they come from a 4-part diminished 7th chord with the second note from the top placed an octave below, known as “Drop 2.” Transpose them into 3 keys and you’ll have all 12! […]
Easy Jazz Piano Improvisation Guide
I’ve filtered down my education A LOT recently due to my Accelerator and Mastermind programs that are now open for enrollment until Sept 5th, 2023.
99% of all jazz piano students want one, a combination, or all of just 3 goals.
Here they are ranked in order from easiest to hardest.
#1 – Play in a band or accompany a vocalist, or instrumentalist. (Comping)
#2 – Play solo piano jazz standards on their own without reading transcriptions of other pianists.
#3 – Learn how to improvise lines in the RH in a jazz style.
THAT’S IT!
So where do you fall? What’s your goal?
This will be part 3 of a 3 part series that will involve me teaching you how to become successful at each goal and what it takes.
By the way, my 3-month private Accelerator program is about to close on Sept 5th, 2023. This is a 3-month program that allows you to study with me privately along with so many other goodies including group lessons with the other students, practice sessions, small pod lessons, guest masterclasses, q & a’s and so much more.
If you’re interested in learning more about this once a year program I run go to the link below.
https://jazzpianoschool.com/smallgroup
There are 8 spots left and it closes Sept 5th.
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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?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I’ll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
___________
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Use This Chromatic Pattern for Virtuosic Lines – TTT #15
This chromatic pattern is used by jazz piano greats such as Bill Charlap, Herbie Hancock, and more. It is a tradic phrase with a chromatic half step at the beginning of each group of 3 notes. Try it over your favorite solo sections! https://youtu.be/R5-hanjYI7c CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions […]
Easy 5 Step Process To Play Solo Jazz Piano Tunes
I’ve filtered down my education A LOT recently due to my Accelerator and Mastermind programs that are now open for enrollment until Sept 5th, 2023.
99% of all jazz piano students want one, a combination, or all of just 3 goals.
Here they are ranked in order from easiest to hardest.
#1 – Play in a band or accompany a vocalist, or instrumentalist. (Comping)
#2 – Play solo piano jazz standards on their own without reading transcriptions of other pianists.
#3 – Learn how to improvise lines in the RH in a jazz style.
THAT’S IT!
So where do you fall? Whats your goal?
This will be part 2 of a 3 part series that will involve me teaching you how to become successful at each goal and what it takes.
By the way, my 3-month private Accelerator program is about to close on Sept 5th, 2023. This is a 3-month program that allows you to study with me privately along with so many other goodies including group lessons with the other students, practice sessions, small pod lessons, guest masterclasses, q & a’s and so much more.
If you’re interested in learning more about this once a year program I run go to the link below.
https://jazzpianoschool.com/smallgroup
There are 8 spots left and it closes Sept 5th.
—-
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?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I’ll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
___________
Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
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Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast
How To Play Jazz Piano In A Band Or Accompany a Vocalist
I’ve filtered down my education A LOT recently due to my Accelerator and Mastermind programs that are now open for enrollment until Sept 5th, 2023.
99% of all jazz piano students want one, a combination, or all of just 3 goals.
Here they are ranked in order from easiest to hardest.
#1 – Play in a band or accompany a vocalist, or instrumentalist. (Comping)
#2 – Play solo piano jazz standards on their own without reading transcriptions of other pianists.
#3 – Learn how to improvise lines in the RH in a jazz style.
THAT’S IT!
So where do you fall? Whats your goal?
This will be part 1 of a 3 part series that will involve me teaching you how to become successful at each goal and what it takes.
If you’re interested in enrolling in my private program or want more information go to the link below.
https://jazzpianoschool.com/smallgroup
There are 8 spots left!
—-
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?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I’ll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
___________
Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast
Jazz Improvisation in 11 Steps!
It’s one thing to be taught one part of the puzzle…but what about the whole puzzle? In this fun lesson, I’ll show you my 11 step improvisation road map and start at the very beginning. I’ll demonstrate step one over the tune Autumn Leaves, then continue to add on layers one at a time. You’ll be able to hear the complete transformation each individual step will make to your improvisation so that you can gain a full and complete picture into how to become a jazz improvisation master!
https://jazzpianoschool.com/smallgroup
There are a limited number of spots so if you’re interested, definitely enroll sooner rather than later.
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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?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I’ll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
___________
Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast
Spice Up Your Blues playing By Using Added Notes – TTT #14
We can learn from the blues keyboard masters such as Gene Harris, Jimmy Smith, and Oscar Peterson by incorporating added notes into our blues playing. Add notes on top of your melodies by doubling intervals of thirds, fourths, and sixths. Check out this lick and try playing it over a blues in a key of […]
