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Theory Episodes

Jazz Piano: Common Questions Answered
Sept. 30, 2025

Jazz Piano: Common Questions Answered

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode provides answers to some of the most common questions about the study of jazz. Questions submitted to Dr. Lawrence throughout the year are presented and answered clearly and succinctly.

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Celebrating 300 Episodes!
Aug. 26, 2025

Celebrating 300 Episodes!

Celebrating 300 Episodes of Jazz Piano Skills with Dr. Bob Lawrence! Dr. Lawrence reflects on his personal journey and discusses insights into the favorite episodes, as determined by Jazz Piano Skills Listeners.

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The Jazz Language
Jan. 28, 2025

The Jazz Language

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores and explains "The Jazz Language". Discover the components and essential jazz skills of the Jazz Language that should govern your practice approach

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Jazz Standards, a DLP Synopsis
April 23, 2024

Jazz Standards, a DLP Synopsis

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a...

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Learning Jazz Tunes
Jan. 23, 2024

Learning Jazz Tunes

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores an in-depth approach to Learning Jazz Tunes. A Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, and Improvisation Development Approach are thoroughly explored and outlined to help you learn Jazz Tunes, successfully!

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Jazz Piano Skills: Past and Future
Dec. 26, 2023

Jazz Piano Skills: Past and Future

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the Past and Future of Jazz Piano Skills. From 2019 through 2023 lessons explored essential jazz piano skills. What's next?

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Improvisation Grids
Sept. 20, 2023

Improvisation Grids

This Jazz Piano Skills Episode explores the use of Improvisation Grids for developing linear melodic lines when improvising.

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Melodic Minor Modes
July 25, 2023

Melodic Minor Modes

This Jazz Piano Skills Episode explores the Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale. Discover, Learn, and Play essential Altered Sounds!

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Jazz Improvisation Exercises, Eb Altered Sounds
April 18, 2023

Jazz Improvisation Exercises, Eb Altered Sounds

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Eb Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.

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Jazz Improvisation Exercises, Bb Altered Sounds
March 14, 2023

Jazz Improvisation Exercises, Bb Altered Sounds

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Bb Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.

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Jazz Improvisation Exercises, F Altered Sounds
Feb. 14, 2023

Jazz Improvisation Exercises, F Altered Sounds

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for F Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.

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Jazz Improvisation Exercises, C Altered Sounds
Jan. 10, 2023

Jazz Improvisation Exercises, C Altered Sounds

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Jazz Improvisation Exercises for C Altered Sounds. Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for developing proper fingering and articulation.

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2022 Year End Review
Dec. 27, 2022

2022 Year End Review

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode reviews our journey through 2022 Harmonically, Melodically, and Rhythmically. Discover, learn, and play essential jazz piano skills!

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Key of G Major Melodic Workout
Dec. 14, 2022

Key of G Major Melodic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of G Major Melodic Workout (G Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).

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Key of G Major Harmonic Workout
Dec. 6, 2022

Key of G Major Harmonic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of G Major Harmonic Workout (Block Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings) + Rhythmic Comping Patterns.

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Key of D Major Melodic Workout
Nov. 8, 2022

Key of D Major Melodic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of D Major Melodic Workout (D Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).

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Key of D Major Harmonic Workout
Nov. 2, 2022

Key of D Major Harmonic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of D Major Harmonic Workout (Block Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings) + Rhythmic Comping Patterns.

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Ben Paterson, My Shining Hour
Oct. 25, 2022

Ben Paterson, My Shining Hour

Discover, Learn, and Play a Ben Paterson solo on "My Shining Hour" from his Blues for Oscar Album

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Key of A Major Melodic Workout
Oct. 11, 2022

Key of A Major Melodic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of A Major Melodic Workout (A Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).

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Key of A Major Harmonic Workout
Oct. 4, 2022

Key of A Major Harmonic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of A Major Harmonic Workout (Block Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings) + Rhythmic Comping Patterns.

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Key of E Major Melodic Workout
Sept. 13, 2022

Key of E Major Melodic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of E Major Melodic Workout (E Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).

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Key of E Major Harmonic Workout
Sept. 6, 2022

Key of E Major Harmonic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of E Major Harmonic Workout (Block Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings) + Rhythmic Comping Patterns.

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Key of B Major Melodic Workout
Aug. 16, 2022

Key of B Major Melodic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of B Major Melodic Workout (B Major Modes, Inverted Melodic Arpeggios, and Rhythmic Melodic Lines).

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Key of B Major Harmonic Workout
Aug. 9, 2022

Key of B Major Harmonic Workout

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of B Major Harmonic Workout (Block Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings) + Rhythmic Comping Patterns

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