Improvisation Episodes
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July 13, 2021
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.
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July 6, 2021
Special Guest, Dan Haerle
JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz legend Dan Haerle; performer, composer, author, educator. University of North Texas.
Guest: Dan Haerle
26
June 29, 2021
Harmonized Minor Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Minor Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
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June 22, 2021
Harmonized Dominant Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Dominant Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
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June 15, 2021
Harmonized Major Scales
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Major Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.
23
June 8, 2021
Special Guest, Andy Milne
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes jazz pianist, composer, educator Andy Milne, University of Michigan.
Guest: Andy Milne
22
June 1, 2021
Keith Jarrett Exercises, 2
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores fourteen stylistically Keith Jarrett improvisational lines/ideas.
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May 25, 2021
Keith Jarrett Exercises, 1
This JazzPianoSkills Episode episode explores blended arpeggios and scales modeled after Keith Jarrett's improvisational approach.
20
May 18, 2021
Four, Keith Jarrett Solo
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode studies Keith Jarrett's solo on the jazz standard Four from his My Foolish Heart Album.
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May 11, 2021
Perdido, Juan Tizol
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode uses Juan Tizol's standard Perdido to explore ascending/descending scale/arpeggio motion.
17
April 27, 2021
II-V-I Enclosures
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to develop II-V-I improvisational ideas using Neighboring Tones (Enclosures).
16
April 20, 2021
Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes melodically for improvising.
15
April 13, 2021
Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes melodically for improvising.
14
April 6, 2021
Inverted Melodic Major Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Major Shapes melodically for improvising.
13
March 30, 2021
Special Guest, Dr. William Menefield
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes Dr. WIlliam Menefield, University of Iowa.
Guest: Dr. William Menefield
12
March 23, 2021
My Little Suede Shoes, Charlie Parker
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Charlie Parker's My Little Suede Shoes.
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March 9, 2021
Tune Up, Miles Davis
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Form, Melody, Harmony, and Function of the Miles Davis standard "Tune Up".
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March 2, 2021
Diatonic II-V-I Excercises
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to create linear motion over the II-V-I Progression using diatonic shapes.
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Feb. 23, 2021
Diatonic Melodic Exercises
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to effectively practice diatonic linear motion from various entry points of a sound.
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Feb. 2, 2021
1-2-3-5 Patterns
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores jazz improvisation exercises using the Root, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th of the scale.
4
Jan. 26, 2021
Summertime
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Form, Melody, Harmony, and Function of George Gershwin's "Summertime".
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Jan. 5, 2021
Strike Up The Band, Oscar Peterson
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Oscar Peterson's solo on George Gershwin's "Strike Up The Band".
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Dec. 29, 2020
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: Links for Educational Podcast Packets are below. Discover, Learn, Play.
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Dec. 22, 2020
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: Links for Educational Podcast Packets are below. Discover, Learn, Play.