Improvisation Episodes
Mr. P.C., John Coltrane
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the form, melody, and harmony of the jazz standard "Mr. P.C." by John Coltrane.
Special Guest, Dan Haerle
JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz legend Dan Haerle; performer, composer, author, educator. University of North Texas.
Harmonized Minor Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Minor Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
Harmonized Dominant Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Dominant Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
Harmonized Major Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Major Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
Special Guest, Andy Milne
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes jazz pianist, composer, educator Andy Milne, University of Michigan.
Keith Jarrett Exercises, 2
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores fourteen stylistically Keith Jarrett improvisational lines/ideas.
Keith Jarrett Exercises, 1
This JazzPianoSkills Episode episode explores blended arpeggios and scales modeled after Keith Jarrett's improvisational approach.
Four, Keith Jarrett Solo
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode studies Keith Jarrett's solo on the jazz standard Four from his My Foolish Heart Album.
Perdido, Juan Tizol
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode uses Juan Tizol's standard Perdido to explore ascending/descending scale/arpeggio motion.
II-V-I Enclosures
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to develop II-V-I improvisational ideas using Neighboring Tones (Enclosures).
Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes melodically for improvising.
Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes melodically for improvising.
Inverted Melodic Major Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Major Shapes melodically for improvising.
Special Guest, Dr. William Menefield
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes Dr. WIlliam Menefield, University of Iowa.
My Little Suede Shoes, Charlie Parker
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Charlie Parker's My Little Suede Shoes.
Tune Up, Miles Davis
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Form, Melody, Harmony, and Function of the Miles Davis standard "Tune Up".
Diatonic II-V-I Excercises
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to create linear motion over the II-V-I Progression using diatonic shapes.
Diatonic Melodic Exercises
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to effectively practice diatonic linear motion from various entry points of a sound.
1-2-3-5 Patterns
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores jazz improvisation exercises using the Root, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th of the scale.
Summertime
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Form, Melody, Harmony, and Function of George Gershwin's "Summertime".
Strike Up The Band, Oscar Peterson
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Oscar Peterson's solo on George Gershwin's "Strike Up The Band".
Half-Whole Diminished Scale
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the symmetrical Half-Whole Diminished Scale. Exercise. You will discover various ways to utilize and practice this iconic jazz scale. A jazz piano lesson taught by professional jazz pianist and educator Dr. Bob Lawrence. JazzPianoSkills Members: Lin…
Jingle Bells
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode celebrates Christmas with a fresh and exciting way to play Jingle Bells using the chord changes from Charlie Parker's bebop standard Confirmation. A jazz piano lesson taught by professional jazz pianist and educator Dr. Bob Lawrence. JazzPianoSkills Members: …