Jazz Piano School Ep. 58 – Left Hand Voicing Approach (Part 2)
In this episode we take our voicings from last week and start to use them to create different environments, atmospheres, and sounds. When we shift or focus from our RH improv to the support our LH provides, you will start to see drastic improvement in your playing.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 57 – Left Hand Voicing Approach
As you become more advanced, your LH becomes equally if not more important than your RH improv for certain sounds and atmospheres you can create. With this voicing approach you’ll have more than enough information to break outside the box with your LH voicing and make improvement.
Jazz Piano School Ep. 56 – The Basics Of Stride Piano
Stride is an extremely fun style of jazz piano to play! Simple to explain, but technically difficult. Learn how to tackle this fun and impressive beast with these podcast tips! Have fun!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 54 – 6 Steps to Thoroughly Learn Tunes
Memorizing & learning tunes throughly is tough! Trust me I’ve been there. After using this 6 Step Learning Tunes process I never forgot another tune again. It’s due all the practice of the fundamental elements of the tune. Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 53 – How to Harmonize Melodies Part 2
We open the flood gates to harmonization with this podcast as I show you that one note can fit and be used in any type of chord you wish in a tune. There are a substantial amount of options so take your time and realize that this is more or less like composing. Find changes that please you the most! This is about self expression. If you like it, then use it!
Jazz Piano School Ep. 52 – How to Harmonize Melodies
Harmonizing melodies can be very tricky. What chords do we pick for each melody note and when do we place them. In this harmonization beginner’s podcast, I go over how to use diatonic chords as well as some substitutes to spice up a simple melody like twinkle twinkle. Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School Ep: 48 – Perfecting The Ballad
Ballads can be extremely difficult. More so than fast tunes because they are SO slow! You are much more vulnerable to stand out with your mistakes and insecure playing. Luckily, this podcast will help you gain confidence to play ballads with a group, comp for singers or other instruments playing the melody, and improvise like a pro yourself. Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School Ep 47: Everything Comping Part 2
Here is the part 2 of the comping series. This one is a doozy! Trust me. There is a lot of great information stacked in here. Take your time and split it up if you need to into different watching or listening sessions. You’ll love it!
Jazz Piano School Ep 46: Everything Comping Part 1
As I was reviewing through all the JPS podcasts I realized there were none on comping! Wow! Well we’re about to change that. In this two part series I’m going to go over everything comping ranging from beginner to advanced techniques, where to place your hands and what voicings to use. Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School Ep 45: How To Practice LH Comping, With RH Improv
This is a great topic that someone requested on the podcast page the other day. Learning to improvise is one thing. Learning to comp with your LH while your RH improvises is a completely different story. So in this podcast I go over 5 key points that will help you practice your LH comping with your RH improvisation. I know you’ll love it! Enjoy!
