🎹 Discover, Learn & Play: George Gershwin’s *"Lady Be Good"* | Jazz Piano Skills Podcast with Dr. Bob Lawrence 🎶
Welcome to a brand-new month of jazz discovery at Jazz Piano Skills! In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence kicks off an exciting new tune study featuring George Gershwin’s timeless standard *"Lady Be Good."* As always, the study is rooted in Jazz Piano Skills’ skill-centric approach—focusing on harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned jazz musician, this lesson delivers deep insights and hands-on strategies for mastering jazz piano. You'll explore:
✔️ Harmonic Analysis of "Lady Be Good"
✔️ Functional Voicings – Blocks, Shells, and Two-Handed Structures
✔️ Common Harmonic Progressions for Ear Training
✔️ The Importance of Framing Skills Around the 7 Musical Facts
✔️ A powerful discussion on developing improvisational vocabulary
✔️ A thoughtful listener Q&A on improvising over the blues
🎧 Bonus: Hear Dr. Lawrence’s candid response to a listener from South Africa who’s struggling with blues improvisation. The advice is practical, honest, and eye-opening for any jazz learner!
💡 Not just a lesson—but a framework for developing lasting jazz fluency.
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