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Jazz Piano School, Ep 13: Playing Charts Part 1 - Harmonies
Episode 13
Finally I talk about how to actually play charts. I know someone of you are like "FINALLY!". In this episode I talk about reading chord changes, how …
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 12: Avishai Cohen Masterclass Part 2
Avishai Cohen gives another masterclass at the reno jazz festival. He doesn't repeat anything he said in the first class, so pay attention. He has a …
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 11: Avishai Cohen Masterclass Part 1
Episode 11
Avishai Cohen is a leading trumpet player in the jazz scene. This masterclass was recorded at the Reno Jazz Festival. He has a lot of great insight i…
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 10: Determination | Motivation | Willpower
Episode 10
It can be hard to achieve goals in life. No matter what you are attempting to accomplish. There are certain things you need to know in order to keep …
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 9: Voiceleading Triad Inversions
Episode 9
Voiceleading triad inversions will skyrocket your playing in seconds. Once you learn how to implement this technique into your playing you will be ab…
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 8: Triad Inversions
In this episode I talk about what an inversion is. Inversions are great for making all of your voicings and tunes sound better. They help the chord c…
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 7: Major & Minor Triads
Why are major and minor triads useful? They are the stepping stones to all complicated and beautiful jazz voicings. If you know your major and minor …
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 6: Jazz Insight With Dr. Samuel Griffith
My good friend and also Dr. Samuel Griffith shares his insight about jazz. He has traveled and played in many different cities with many different ar…
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School, Ep 5: Wynton Marsalis Ballad Phrasing
Ballads can be tricky to play over because they are going so slllowwwlllyyy. What do you do to spice things up? Listen to the way Wynton Marsalis phr…
11 years, 11 months ago
Jazz Piano School Ep 4: Major Scales Explained
Major scales are extremely important to learn and heres why! They help with your movement around the piano. They will help increase your harmony and …
11 years, 11 months ago