Jazz Piano School

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Jazz Piano School Ep. 86 - McCoy Tyner 4th Voicings, Variations & Movements May 26, 2017

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There are just some tools that every pianist has to know...this is one of them. These "McCoy Tyner" 4th voicing structures are a must know tool to have in your tool box. This is a simple episode that teaches you exactly what they are. Easy to add in your repertoire. Enjoy!

Jazz Piano School Ep. 85 - Progression Reharm Series 3 Rhythm Changes Bridge May 19, 2017

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We're at the last episode of our reharm series. We're using our previous tools to reharm the bridge to rhythm changes. Let me tell you...this is a doozy. Because we have two bars each of our 3-6-2-5 our options expand by A LOT! This episode is for the brave. :)

Jazz Piano School Ep. 84 - Progression Reharm Series 2 (3-6-2-5) May 05, 2017

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We're continuing our reharm series of progressions this week with a 3-6-2-5. We get a little crazy with the reharms, but all beautiful and effective none the less. We build off concepts from episode 83 so you if you haven't watched that I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

Jazz Piano School Ep. 83 - Progression Reharm Series 1 (2-5-1) Apr 28, 2017

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Once you learn a couple of reharm tools it will completely open up your playing. Not only will you be able to comp differently but you will have more options for improvisation, arranging and solo piano freedom. Check out these reharms for a 2-5-1. I will cover different progressions in the upcoming podcasts.

Jazz Piano School Ep. 82 - Connecting Harmonies With Ease Apr 21, 2017

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Connecting harmonies during improvisation is very simple when executed properly. Watch as I breakdown some ways to work on connecting harmonies and show you how to put everything together.

Jazz Piano School Ep. 81 - I Should Care Improv Analysis Part 2 Apr 14, 2017

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This is part 2 of I Should Care Improvisation Analysis. We got a lot of great feedback on this type of podcast so we're going to release a couple more as well. Watch as I break down my thought process while creating a solo from scratch.

Jazz Piano School Ep. 80 - I Should Care Improv Analysis Mar 25, 2017

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Watch as I build a solo from scratch talking about the importance of specific and harmonic changes you should add. I also add my thought process at approaching your connections through the harmonies.

Jazz Piano School Ep. 79 - The Whole Half And Half Whole Scales Mar 17, 2017

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Soloing over diminished chords can be tricky, but very pretty if you have some tools in your toolbox. Check out these two scales to help your improv over the diminished passing chord and dominant chords.

Jazz Piano School Ep. 78 - Improving Your Bebop Through Structured Integration of Approach Notes Mar 10, 2017

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It's hard to know exactly what to do to improve our improvisation right? Most of the time we just spend time learning licks and transcribing but this doesn't really create the freedom we want. Learn how to systematically approach improvement at bebop!

Jazz Piano School Ep. 77 - 11 Ways To Add Elegance To Your Jazz Piano Playing Mar 04, 2017

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There are always those tiny details that instantly improve the sound of someones playing. This episode is about the little secret movements players put into their playing to add flavor and spice!

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