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June 26, 2025

Triplets + Upbeats = 🔥 Groove #rhythmchallenge #jazzrhythms #musicchallenge

🥁 *Rhythm Challenge* – Triplets & Upbeats Over the Dominant Sound! 🎷🎹🎸🎺🎻 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s *Rhythm Challenge* is perfect for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists ready to sharpen their time and groove. #rhythmchallenge #jazzrhythms #musicchallenge…

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June 25, 2025

Enclose. Arpeggiate. Swing. 💥 #arpeggios #jazztechnique #melodychallenge

🎶 Melody Challenge – Double Enclosures & Arpeggios Over the Minor Sound! 🎹🎷🎸🎻 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Melody Challenge is designed for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists—from trumpet to guitar to strings—ready to develop advanced improvisation…

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June 24, 2025

Spice Up Your II-V-I! #II-V-I #chordprogressions #chordvoicings

🎹 *Harmony Challenge* – Approach the II-V-I Like a Pro! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s *Harmony Challenge* invites jazz pianists of all levels to take the classic *II-V-I progression* to the next level. #II-V-I #chordprogressions #chordvoicings…

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June 24, 2025

New to Jazz Piano? Master This First! #jazzbeginner #startingjazzpiano #learnjazz

🎹 What’s the FIRST Jazz Piano Skill You Should Learn? | Dr. Bob Lawrence Answers 🎶 In this video, Dr. Bob Lawrence, Director of The Dallas School of Music and Founder of Jazz Piano Skills, answers a powerful question from a Jazz Piano Skills Podcast listener: "What is the most…

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June 23, 2025

Syncopate or Sync-A-Mess 😅 #syncopation #jazzrhythms #funkygroove

🎵 *Rhythm Challenge* – 16th/Dotted 8th Funk Over D7! 🎹🎸🥁 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s *Rhythm Challenge* is all about locking in tight 16th–Dotted 8th patterns over the D Dominant Sound. #syncopation #jazzrhythms #funkygroove 🎯 *Challenge Goals*:…

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June 22, 2025

1 & 3 = Tension Time 🔥 #bebop #jazzimprovisation #minorchords

🎶 *Melody Challenge* – Half-Step Approaches Over F *Minor*! 🎹🎷🎺 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s *Melody Challenge* is a must for jazz pianists and instrumentalists of all levels looking to deepen their bebop vocabulary. #bebop #jazzimprovisation #minorchords…

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June 22, 2025

Misty, Improvisation #jazzpodcast #misty #errollgarner

Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the process of improving their improvisation skills using the jazz standard 'MISTY'. The conversation covers essential foundational skills for new jazz pianists, the importance of membership resources, and a structured approach to learning a new tune.…

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June 21, 2025

From Basic to Brilliant – Bb in 4ths 💥 #arpeggios #jazztechnique #jazzharmony

🎹 Harmony Challenge – Bb Major Arpeggio with Quartal Voicings! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Harmony Challenge is perfect for jazz pianists of all levels looking to modernize their harmonic approach. #arpeggios #jazztechnique #jazzharmony 🎯 Challenge:…

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June 20, 2025

Half-Time Fire Over E Minor 🔥 #rhythmchallenge #jazzrhythms #reggae

🎵 Rhythm Challenge – R&B/Reggae Groove on E Minor! 🎹🎷🎸 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Rhythm Challenge is perfect for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists looking to strengthen their groove, time, and articulation. 🎯 Challenge: ✔️ Lock…

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June 19, 2025

C Minor’s Got Soul 🎶🔥 #melody #musicchallenge #minorchords

🎶 Melody Challenge – 16th Note Line Over C Minor! 🎹🎷🎸 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Melody Challenge is designed for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists of all levels looking to sharpen their technique and melodic vocabulary.…

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June 18, 2025

I-VI-II-V-I Like a Modern Jazz Pianist #chordvoicings #chordprogressions #jazzpiano

🎹 Harmony Challenge – I-VI-II-V-I with Quartal Voicings in Eb! 🔥 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Harmony Challenge is perfect for jazz pianists of all levels looking to solidify one of the most essential progressions in jazz.…

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June 17, 2025

Half Diminished, Full Groove 😎 #halfdiminished #jazzrhythms #rhythmchallenge

🎵 Rhythm Challenge – Half Diminished Groove on C#! 🎹🎷🎸 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Rhythm Challenge puts your time feel and reading chops to the test using the C# half diminished sound. 🎯 The Goal: ✔️…

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June 16, 2025

Dominant Sound + Bebop Line = Jazz Magic 🎷✨ #bebop #jazzimprovisation #jazzlines

🎶 Melody Challenge – Classic Bebop Line over Dominant Sound! 🎺🎸🎹 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Melody Challenge tests your ability to play a timeless bebop line (phrase) over a dominant chord—an essential skill for developing pro-level…

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June 15, 2025

Quartal Vibes Only 🎹🔥 #jazzpiano #jazzpianolessons #jazzchords

🎹 Harmony Challenge – Minor Quartal Voicings in Whole Steps! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Harmony Challenge pushes jazz pianists to lock in one of the most iconic sounds in jazz: minor quartal voicings moving in…

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June 15, 2025

Misty, Melodic Analysis #jazzpodcast #misty #errollgarner

Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the classic jazz standard 'Misty.' He emphasizes the importance of a structured practice strategy, the seven facts of music as a guiding compass, and the value of listening to various renditions of a…

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June 14, 2025

From Root to 7th – Thirds That Swing! #jazztechnique #jazzscales #jazzchords

🎹 Technique Challenge – Ascending 3rds with the Bb Dominant Scale! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Technique Challenge puts your chops to the test with a classic jazz workout. 🎯 Challenge: ✔️ Play the Bb Dominant…

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June 13, 2025

Groove in C# Minor – No Counting Allowed! #rhythmchallenge #rhythms #jazzlessons

🎵 Rhythm Challenge – Lock In the Groove with C# Minor! 🥁 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Rhythm Challenge is for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists ready to sharpen their timing and feel. 🎯 Challenge: ✔️ Play…

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June 12, 2025

Triad Inversions + Neighboring Tones = Jazz Mastery! 💪 #jazzimprovisation #triads #jazzlessons

🎶 Melody Challenge – Neighboring Tones Around Major Triads! 🎹 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Melody Challenge is designed for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists looking to level up their improvisation vocabulary. 🎯 Challenge: ✔️ Apply lower…

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June 11, 2025

II-V-I Quartal Voicing Workout for Jazz Pianists 💪 #chordprogressions #jazzpiano #jazzpianolessons

🎹 Harmony Challenge – Quartal Voicings Over II-V-I! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Harmony Challenge invites jazz pianists of all levels to test their harmonic chops with quartal voicings over the classic II-V-I progression. 🎯 Challenge:…

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June 10, 2025

Think You Know Eb7? Prove It with This Challenge 🎵 #dominantchords #jazztechnique #musicchallenge

🎹 Technique Challenge – Eb Dominant Scale Arpeggios! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Technique Challenge is designed for jazz pianists and all instrumentalists ready to put their scale knowledge to the test! 🎯 Challenge: ✔️ Play…

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June 9, 2025

🎯 Can You Feel Jazz Upbeats – Bb7 Rhythm Drill 🎵 #jazzrhythms #dominantchords #arpeggios

🥁 Rhythm Challenge – Jazz Upbeats on 1 & 4! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Rhythm Challenge pushes jazz pianists and all instrumentalists to master a classic jazz rhythm built on upbeats landing on counts 1…

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June 8, 2025

Two Triads. One Sound. Endless Possibilities 🔥 #minorchords #motifs #triads

🎶 Melodic Challenge – Triad Pairs Over Fm7! 🎶 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Melodic Challenge invites jazz pianists and all instrumentalists to explore the power of Triad Pairs for crafting melodic vocabulary. 🎯 Challenge: Use F…

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June 8, 2025

Misty, Harmonic Analysis #misty #jazzstandards #jazztunes

Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the new monthly tune study, emphasizing a skill-centric approach to learning jazz piano. He outlines the four essential pillars of jazz piano skills: harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. The discussion includes the importance of understanding the seven facts…

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June 7, 2025

PolyChord Power: D Major Over C7? Yes, Please. C7♯11. #jazzharmony #dominantchords #jazzchords

🎹 Harmony Challenge – C7♯11 PolyChord Power! 🎹 Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence of Jazz Piano Skills and Director of The Dallas School of Music, today’s Jazz Piano Harmony Challenge dives deep into the colorful C7♯11 Sound using a PolyChord approach. 🎯 Left Hand: 3rd & 7th of C7 🎹…

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