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Theory Episodes

Rhythmic Vocabulary, 2
Aug. 10, 2021

Rhythmic Vocabulary, 2

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

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Rhythmic Vocabulary, 1
Aug. 3, 2021

Rhythmic Vocabulary, 1

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores standard Rhythmic Vocabulary found in classic jazz language.

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Harmonized Diminished Scales
July 27, 2021

Harmonized Diminished Scales

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to Harmonize the Diminished Scale using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.

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Harmonized Half Diminished Scales
July 20, 2021

Harmonized Half Diminished Scales

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to Harmonize the Half Diminished Scale using Contemporary Voicings.

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Mr. P.C., John Coltrane
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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Special Guest, Dan Haerle
July 6, 2021

Special Guest, Dan Haerle

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz legend Dan Haerle; performer, composer, author, educator. University of North Texas.

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Harmonized Minor Scales
June 29, 2021

Harmonized Minor Scales

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Minor Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.

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Harmonized Dominant Scales
June 22, 2021

Harmonized Dominant Scales

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Dominant Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.

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Harmonized Major Scales
June 15, 2021

Harmonized Major Scales

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores Harmonized Major Scales using Contemporary Two-Handed Voicings.

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Special Guest, Andy Milne
June 8, 2021

Special Guest, Andy Milne

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes jazz pianist, composer, educator Andy Milne, University of Michigan.

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Keith Jarrett Exercises, 2
June 1, 2021

Keith Jarrett Exercises, 2

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores fourteen stylistically Keith Jarrett improvisational lines/ideas.

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Special Guest, Dr. William Menefield
March 30, 2021

Special Guest, Dr. William Menefield

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes Dr. WIlliam Menefield, University of Iowa.

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Diatonic Melodic Exercises
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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Diatonic Harmonic Exercises
Feb. 16, 2021

Diatonic Harmonic Exercises

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores how to practice contemporary shell voicings using diatonic chords.

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Half-Whole Diminished Scale
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:Lin…

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Melodic Minor Modes
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:Link…

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Harmonic Minor Modes
Oct. 27, 2020

Harmonic Minor Modes

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Harmonic 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:Lin…

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Tritone Substitution
Sept. 29, 2020

Tritone Substitution

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the Tritone Substitution. You will discover, learn, and play various ways professional jazz pianists use the Tritone Substitution to add variation to Circle of 5ths harmonic movement. A jazz piano lesson taught by professional jazz pianist and educator …

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Major Lydian Exercise, 1
Sept. 22, 2020

Major Lydian Exercise, 1

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Fully Altered Dominant Sound
Aug. 4, 2020

Fully Altered Dominant Sound

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Dominant b9b13 Sound
July 28, 2020

Dominant b9b13 Sound

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Dominant b13 Sound
July 20, 2020

Dominant b13 Sound

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Dominant #11 Sound
July 14, 2020

Dominant #11 Sound

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Neighboring Tones, Pt. 2
June 30, 2020

Neighboring Tones, Pt. 2

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