Technique 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
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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.
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June 8, 2021
Special Guest, Andy Milne
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes jazz pianist, composer, educator Andy Milne, University of Michigan.
Guest: Andy Milne
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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.
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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.
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April 13, 2021
Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes melodically for improvising.
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April 6, 2021
Inverted Melodic Major Shapes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores using Inverted Melodic Major Shapes melodically for improvising.
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March 30, 2021
Special Guest, Dr. William Menefield
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes Dr. WIlliam Menefield, University of Iowa.
Guest: Dr. William Menefield
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March 16, 2021
Turnarounds
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores common jazz Turnarounds.
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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. 16, 2021
Diatonic Harmonic Exercises
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to practice contemporary shell voicings using diatonic chords.
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Feb. 9, 2021
Primary Diminished Voicings
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the primary contemporary two-handed jazz piano voicings for the diminished chord.
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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.
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Jan. 12, 2021
Primary Half Diminished Voicings
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the primary contemporary two-handed jazz piano voicings for the half diminished chord.
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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. 8, 2020
Primary Dominant Voicings
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the primary contemporary two-handed jazz piano voicings for the dominant chord using five effective and efficient exercises. 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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Nov. 24, 2020
Melodic Minor Modes
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Melodic Minor Modes. You will discover, learn, and play the various altered sounds commonly used by professional jazz musicians. 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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Nov. 10, 2020
Primary Major Voicings
This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the primary contemporary two-handed jazz piano voicings for the major chord using five effective and efficient exercises. 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.