In this enlightening episode of the Jazz Piano Skills podcast, Dr. Bob Lawrence masterfully leads listeners through the melodic analysis of the jazz standard "Lady Be Good"—a continuation of the monthly three-part study approach that defines his educational philosophy.

🎹 What’s Covered:
This is Week 2 in the tune study series for “Lady Be Good,” and as always, it’s all about melody. Dr. Lawrence breaks down the melodic structure of the tune by ear, exploring phrasing, target notes, and stylistic treatments—ballad, bossa, and swing. As expected, his step-by-step walkthrough is both thorough and practical, giving players real tools to internalize the melody and its musical logic.

🔑 Key Strengths:
1. A Structured Approach Rooted in the “Seven Facts of Music”
Bob returns to the foundation of his teaching: the seven facts of music—sound, silence, harmony, melody, motion, embellishment, and rhythm. These guiding principles serve as a “musical compass,” helping learners avoid aimless practice and instead build toward true fluency at the keyboard.

2. The “Practice Plan” Philosophy
Lawrence once again hits on a central theme: "People don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan." His commitment to helping students build a strategic practice routine, rather than rely on random YouTube surfing, is refreshing and empowering—especially for adult learners and late starters.

3. Clear Educational Agenda
The episode sets a strong agenda:

- Learn melody by ear
- Apply recommended fingerings
- Analyze phrase structure and target notes
- Apply harmonic voicings from last week’s analysis
- Perform using different jazz treatments

This method is not only comprehensive, but also tailored to how professional musicians actually internalize tunes.

🎧 Highlight Moment:
A standout is the "Question of the Week" from listener Arnie Baker, which prompts a fantastic mini-lesson on whether there’s a correct order to learning jazz piano. Dr. Lawrence's answer? Yes. You must build from the ground up: harmony → melody → rhythm. His explanation demystifies the learning path and reassures overwhelmed players looking for clarity.

🧠 Who This Is For:
- Aspiring jazz pianists (beginners to advanced)
- Any instrumentalist seeking melodic fluency
- Adult learners needing structure and motivation
- Jazz educators looking for a proven model to teach standards

📝 Final Thoughts:
This episode delivers a goldmine of insight with Dr. Bob’s usual warmth, wit, and clarity. Whether you’re working through “Lady Be Good” or applying the process to another tune, this lesson helps bridge the gap between knowing music theoretically and playing it artistically.

Highly recommended for any jazz student who wants to stop spinning their wheels and start making real progress—with a plan.

⭐️ Rating: 5/5
A melodic deep-dive that sings with purpose and practicality.

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