You Don’t Understand What Comping Really Is
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn If your solo piano feels thin or your improvisation feels unstable, your comping might be the real issue.In this episode, I break down why comping isn’t just a “band skill” — it’s the foundation of everything in jazz piano. Most pianists misunderstand comping.They think it’s about playing chords in a band.But comping […]
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 […]
My Jazz Piano Freedom: What’s Helped & Hurt
I’ve always been fascinated by the education process of jazz piano. As many of you know, I had a hard time learning jazz piano. It wasn’t until later in my career that I found out that most people actually have a hard time learning jazz piano. The typical student would follow the same path- or […]
