Theory Episodes

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the popular jazz standard by Duke Ellington, "Satin Doll". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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

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

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to efficiently and effectively establish a Harmonic and Melodic Practice approach. Voice, Scales, Modes, and more!

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the popular jazz standard by Johnny Green, "Body and Soul." Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard, "All of Me". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a solo!

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores a Key of C Major Melodic Workout (C Major Modes plus inverted Melodic Arpeggios from various entry points)

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

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores St. Thomas by jazz legend Sonny Rollins. Discover, Learn, and Play this jazz standard in all twelve keys!

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Circle of Fifths. How to think about and use the Circle of Fifths when practicing.

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores II-V-I Scale Practice to begin developing jazz improvisation skills.

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the What, Why, and How of Practicing Scales effectively and efficiently.

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode celebrates the 100th JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode continues to explore standard Rhythmic Vocabulary found in classic jazz language.