A rich collection of learn by doing Jazz Piano Lessons in how to play in a variety of authentic styles…
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Prerequisites
Basic music reading skills… basic scale, chord, and chord progression theory… basic piano technique… the LOVE of music… and the discipline to study and practice.
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How to “Think” About Jazz
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Jazz Rhythms
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Diatonic 7th Chords, All Major Keys
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Jazz Chord Voicings
Every jazz piano player should have a variety of major, minor, and dominant 7th chord voicings in their bag…
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Major Key Tonic Triad Workout
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to play, connect, and embellish the primary chord tones (1-3-5 / Do-Mi-So) of any tonic major triad in a variety of musical ways…
Minor Key Tonic Triad Workout
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to play, connect, and embellish the primary chord tones (1-b3-5 / Do-Me-So) of any tonic minor triad in a variety of musical ways…
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Major 1 6 2 5 Turnaround
Any interest in soloing for the major 1 6 2 5 chord progression?
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Major 2 5 1 Chord Progression
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to comp and solo on the major ii7-V7-I chord progression in a variety of musical styles. Here is a series of learn by doing lessons that provide you a solid foundation for getting there…
Major 2 5 1 Licks (Any Interest?)
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Minor 2 5 1 Chord Progression
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to comp and solo on the minor iiø7-V7-i chord progression in a variety of musical styles. Here is a series of learn by doing lessons that provide you a solid foundation for getting there…
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Mixolydian Tonality
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to comp and solo in a variety of musical ways in Mixolydian Tonality (commonly used in modal jazz and jazz blues)…
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Dorian Tonality
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to comp and solo in a variety of musical ways in Dorian Tonality (commonly used in modal jazz and jazz blues)…
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Quartal Harmony
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Jazz Blues Comping
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Minor 12 Bar Jazz Blues
A fundamental jazz piano performance skill is to comp and solo in a variety of musical ways in Minor Blues form…
Please ask Frank if you’d like to work on this
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Jazz Standards
A rich collection of learn by doing lessons that will your ability to comp and solo in a wide variety of jazz genres and styles…
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Practice Tracks
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