Improvisation Episodes
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June 21, 2022
Key of Db Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of Db Major Melodic Workout (E Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).
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May 31, 2022
Tea for Two
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the popular 1924 jazz standard by Vincent Youmans, "Tea for Two". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!
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May 24, 2022
Key of Ab Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of Ab Major Melodic Workout (Ab Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).
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April 26, 2022
Blue Moon
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard by Rodgers and Hart, "Blue Moon". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!
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April 19, 2022
Key of Eb Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of Eb Major Melodic Workout (Eb Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).
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March 22, 2022
I've Never Been In Love Before
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Frank Loesser jazz standard, "I've Never Been In Love Before" from Guys and Dolls. Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a solo!
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March 15, 2022
Key of Bb Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of Bb Major Melodic Workout (Bb Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).
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Feb. 15, 2022
The Girl From Ipanema
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Antonio Carlos Jobim jazz standard, "The Girl From Ipanema". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a solo!
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Feb. 8, 2022
Key of F Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of F Major Melodic Workout (F Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).
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Jan. 18, 2022
All of Me
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard, "All of Me". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a solo!
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Jan. 11, 2022
Key of C Major Melodic Workout
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of C Major Melodic Workout (C Major Modes plus inverted Melodic Arpeggios from various entry points)
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Dec. 21, 2021
Vince Guaraldi Christmas
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Vince Guaraldi Christmas with an analysis of two great jazz standards, "O'Christmas Tree", and "Christmas Time Is Here".
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Dec. 14, 2021
Linear Improvisation, 2
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Linear Improvisation (Part 2). How to begin developing melodies horizontally and help you seamlessly connect harmony melodically
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Dec. 7, 2021
Linear Improvisation, 1
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Linear Improvisation. How to begin developing melodies horizontally and help you seamlessly connect harmony melodically
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Nov. 23, 2021
Blue Bossa, Barry Harris
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Blue Bossa solo performed by Barry Harris in the 1976 Dexter Gordon recording "Biting The Apple"
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Nov. 16, 2021
Index Finger Improvisation
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Index Finger Improvisation to begin developing jazz improvisation skills.
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Nov. 2, 2021
Practicing Scales, What, Why, How
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the What, Why, and How of Practicing Scales effectively and efficiently.
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Oct. 26, 2021
Celebrating 100 Episodes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode celebrates the 100th JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode
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Aug. 24, 2021
Chet Baker's, Autumn Leaves
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Chat Baker's solo on Autumn Leaves.
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Aug. 17, 2021
Rhythmic Vocabulary, 3
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode continues to explore standard Rhythmic Vocabulary found in classic jazz language.
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Aug. 10, 2021
Rhythmic Vocabulary, 2
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode continues to explore standard Rhythmic Vocabulary found in classic jazz language.
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Aug. 3, 2021
Rhythmic Vocabulary, 1
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores standard Rhythmic Vocabulary found in classic jazz language.
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July 27, 2021
Harmonized Diminished Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to Harmonize the Diminished Scale using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
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July 20, 2021
Harmonized Half Diminished Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to Harmonize the Half Diminished Scale using Contemporary Voicings.