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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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Blue Christmas
Dec. 20, 2022

Blue Christmas

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the classic Christmas standard "Blue Christmas" Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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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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Special Guest, Liz Kinnon, Pt. 2
Nov. 29, 2022

Special Guest, Liz Kinnon, Pt. 2

JazzPianoSkills welcomes Liz Kinnon, a Los Angeles jazz pianist, arranger, composer, educator, and film coach.

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Special Guest, Liz Kinnon
Nov. 22, 2022

Special Guest, Liz Kinnon

JazzPianoSkills welcomes Liz Kinnon, a Los Angeles jazz pianist, arranger, composer, educator, and film coach.

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Fly Me To The Moon
Nov. 15, 2022

Fly Me To The Moon

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the classic jazz standard Fly Me To The Moon" Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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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 Ben Paterson's solo on "My Shining Hour" from his Blues for Oscar Album

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As Time Goes By
Oct. 18, 2022

As Time Goes By

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the 1942 jazz standard from Casablanca, "As Time Goes By." Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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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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Special Guest, Ron Drotos
Sept. 27, 2022

Special Guest, Ron Drotos

JazzPianoSkills welcomes Ron Drotos, New York City jazz pianist, educator, composer, author, and entrepreneur.

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Honeysuckle Rose
Sept. 20, 2022

Honeysuckle Rose

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard by Fats Waller, "Honeysuckle Rose". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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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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Fools Rush In
Aug. 30, 2022

Fools Rush In

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode explores the popular jazz standard, "Fools Rush In". Discover, learn, and play essential voicings, chord/scale relationships, and a jazz piano solo!

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Special Guest, David Shields
Aug. 23, 2022

Special Guest, David Shields

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz pianist and professional tennis coach, David Shields. Based in Australia, David has enjoyed a lifetime of coaching tennis and studying jazz.

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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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Transcription Analysis
Aug. 2, 2022

Transcription Analysis

Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes Josh Walsh from Jazz-Library.com to discuss the launch of a new JazzPianoSkills Segment called "Transcription Analysis".

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Satin Doll
July 26, 2022

Satin Doll

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!

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Key of Gb Major Melodic Workout
July 19, 2022

Key of Gb Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of Gb Major Harmonic Workout
July 12, 2022

Key of Gb Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Harmonic and Melodic Practice
July 4, 2022

Harmonic and Melodic Practice

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

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Body and Soul
June 28, 2022

Body and Soul

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!

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Key of Db Major Melodic Workout
June 21, 2022

Key of Db Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of Db Major Harmonic Workout
June 14, 2022

Key of Db Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Special Guest, Bob Winters
June 7, 2022

Special Guest, Bob Winters

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz pianist Bob Winters. Bob. Based in the Pacific Northwest Bob enjoys retirement from education and is an avid jazz enthusiast.

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Tea for Two
May 31, 2022

Tea for Two

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!

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Key of Ab Major Melodic Workout
May 24, 2022

Key of Ab Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of Ab Major Harmonic Workout
May 17, 2022

Key of Ab Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Special Guest, Martin Listabarth
May 10, 2022

Special Guest, Martin Listabarth

JazzPianoSkills welcomes Martin Listabarth, a Vienna, Austria-based jazz pianist and composer.

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Special Guest, John Di Martino
May 3, 2022

Special Guest, John Di Martino

JazzPianoSkills welcomes John Di Martino, a first-call veteran of the New York City jazz scene, John is an acclaimed pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator.

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Blue Moon
April 26, 2022

Blue Moon

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!

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Key of Eb Major Melodic Workout
April 19, 2022

Key of Eb Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of Eb Major Harmonic Workout
April 12, 2022

Key of Eb Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Special Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 2
April 5, 2022

Special Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 2

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz legend, Jamey Aebersold. Jamey is a professional saxophonist, entrepreneur, publisher, author, innovator, and educator.

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Special Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 1
March 29, 2022

Special Guest, Jamey Aebersold, Pt. 1

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz legend, Jamey Aebersold. Jamey is a professional saxophonist, entrepreneur, publisher, author, innovator, and educator.

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I've Never Been In Love Before
March 22, 2022

I've Never Been In Love Before

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!

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Key of Bb Major Melodic Workout
March 15, 2022

Key of Bb Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of Bb Major Harmonic Workout
March 8, 2022

Key of Bb Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Special Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 2
March 1, 2022

Special Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 2

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Bert Ligon; Director of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina.

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Special Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 1
Feb. 22, 2022

Special Guest, Bert Ligon, Pt. 1

JazzPianoSkills welcomes jazz pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Bert Ligon; Director of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina.

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The Girl From Ipanema
Feb. 15, 2022

The Girl From Ipanema

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!

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Key of F Major Melodic Workout
Feb. 8, 2022

Key of F Major Melodic Workout

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

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Key of F Major Harmonic Workout
Feb. 1, 2022

Key of F Major Harmonic Workout

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

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Special Guest, Mike Knapek
Jan. 25, 2022

Special Guest, Mike Knapek

This JazzPianoSkills Podcast Episode welcomes avid JazzPianoSkills listener and student, Mike Knapek.

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All of Me
Jan. 18, 2022

All of Me

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

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