Improvisation Episodes
Explore jazz improvisation through melodic development, motifs, rhythmic vocabulary, harmonic awareness, and creative application. These Jazz Piano Skills episodes develop the musical understanding and practical skills needed to create, shape, and confidently play improvised ideas at the piano.
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Oct. 15, 2024
Just Friends, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Just Friends." Part Three of this study focuses on Improvisation development using intentional formulaic formats for developing improvisation skills.
Ep. 251 251
Sept. 17, 2024
Angel Eyes, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Angel Eyes." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental using Regional and Chord/Scale Relationships approaches.
Ep. 248 248
Aug. 27, 2024
I Wish You Love, Improvisation Bonus
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "I Wish You Love." Part Four of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental using a Scale approach.
Ep. 246 246
Aug. 21, 2024
I Wish You Love, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "I Wish You Love." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental using an Arpeggio approach.
Ep. 242 242
July 16, 2024
Have You Met Miss Jones, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Have You Met Miss Jones." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental using a 4+3+5 approach.
Ep. 238 238
June 18, 2024
Don't Blame Me, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Don't Blame Me." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, Tension Tones, and a "Stop & Go Approach.
Ep. 21 21
May 22, 2024
There Is No Greater Love, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "There Is No Greater Love." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, and Tension Tones.
Ep. 16 16
April 17, 2024
Days of Wine and Roses, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Days of Wine and Roses." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, and Tension Tones.
Ep. 12 12
March 20, 2024
These Foolish Things, Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "These Foolish Things." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, and Tension Tones.
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Feb. 21, 2024
Indiana (Back Home Again In), Improvisation
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Indiana." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, and Tension Tones.
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Jan. 17, 2024
There Will Never Be Another You, Pt. 3
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "There Will Never Be Another You." Part Three of this study focuses on an Improvisation Developmental Approach using Zones, Patterns, Motifs, and Tension Tones.
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Dec. 13, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, G Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'G' Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 49 49
Dec. 6, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, G Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'G' Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 46 46
Nov. 15, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, D Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for D Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 45 45
Nov. 8, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, D Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'D' Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 41 41
Oct. 11, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, A Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for A Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 40 40
Oct. 4, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, A Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'A' Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 38 38
Sept. 20, 2023
Improvisation Grids
This Jazz Piano Skills Episode explores the use of Improvisation Grids for developing linear melodic lines when improvising.
Ep. 37 37
Sept. 13, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, E Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for E Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 36 36
Sept. 5, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, E Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'E' Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
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Aug. 9, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, B Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for B Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 31 31
Aug. 2, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, B Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'B' Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 28 28
July 12, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, F# Altered Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for F# Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.
Ep. 27 27
July 5, 2023
Jazz Improvisation Exercises, Gb/F# Sounds
This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Gb/F# Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.