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Author: Dr. Bob Lawrence

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A podcast introducing aspiring Jazz Pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Professional Jazz Piano Lessons by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President The Dallas School of Music

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Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, melodic analysis, I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, jazz skills, practice strategies, voicings, improvisation, rhythm, music education Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the standard 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.' He emphasizes the importance of a structured practice plan, the seven facts of music, and the essential jazz...
Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Essential Skills, Practice Techniques, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Melody, Rhythm, Jazz Standards, Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Lead Sheets, Chord Changes, Voicings, Rhythm Challenges, Music Education, Jazz Standards Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of mastering essential jazz piano skills, regardless of the tunes being played....
The Jazz Language

The Jazz Language

2025-01-2928:22

Keywords jazz piano, jazz language, music education, improvisation, harmony, melody, jazz skills, music theory, practice techniques, jazz progressions Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven facts of music. He explores the concept of the jazz language, breaking it down into its essential components: harmony, melody, and improvisation. The discussion highlights...
Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, improvisation, transposition, music theory, jazz skills, Fly Me to the Moon, rhythmic challenges, melodic analysis, harmonic analysis, music education, jazz, improvisation, musical silence, tension notes, eighth notes, jazz piano, musical phrasing, lead sheets Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, foc...
Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Skills, Rhythm Challenge, Music Education, Improvisation, Jazz Treatments, Music Theory, Piano Techniques Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills for jazz piano, focusing on the classic standard 'Fly Me to the Moon.' The discussion covers the seven musical facts that govern music practice, th...
Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, music education, teaching music, learning music, jazz standards, Fly Me to the Moon, musical facts, harmonic analysis, rhythm challenges, jazz skills Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of simplifying music education and introduces the seven musical facts that govern effective practice. He emphasizes the need for a conceptual understandi...
Keywords Jazz Piano, 2024 Reflection, 2025 Vision, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Rhythm in Jazz Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on the accomplishments of Jazz Piano Skills in 2024, highlighting the growth and evolution of the podcast and its educational content. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to reflect on one's musical journey and introduces a strategic game plan for 2025, focusing on the themes of transcrib...
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano! Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Christmas Jazz, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Jazz Harmony, Melody Analysis, Jazz Standards Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the classic Christmas tune 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' with a focus on developing improvisational skills. The session is structured around a three-tier approach: harmony, melody, and improvis...
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano! Jazz Piano Skills welcomes back Josh Walsh (Jazz-Library.com). It's that time of year when jazzers from around the world anticipate the arrival of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and the classic rendition of O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree). Enjoy this interview and in-depth discussion of the transcription of Vince Guaraldi's solo on this timeless classic. Transcription of Vince Guaraldi's Solo on O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) htt...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover The classic jazz standard, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Learn Melody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases,...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover (Podcast Packet) A classic jazz standard, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town..” Learn (Podcast Packet) Form, C...
Keywords jazz piano, music education, improvisation, practice techniques, self-imposed constraints, learning journey, musical influences, jazz voicings, piano lessons, musician's growth, jazz piano, chord voicings, improvisation, practice techniques, jazz standards, melody, music education, learning process, musical growth, jazz skills Summary In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence and Brad Hawbaker discuss Brad's journey in learning jazz piano over the past six years. They explore Brad's ea...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover How to practice improvisation using the jazz standard “September in the Rain.” Learn How to systematically develo...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover The classic jazz standard, “September in the Rain” Learn Melody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Note...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover A classic jazz standard, “September in the Rain.” Learn Form, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “September ...
Hybrid Scales

Hybrid Scales

2024-10-3027:01

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play Hybrid Scales that will help you develop the skill and art of improvisation: Discover How to begin developing professional improvisation skills using Hybrid Scales Learn Why Hybrid Scales are...
Hybrid Arpeggios

Hybrid Arpeggios

2024-10-2329:57

Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play Hybrid Arepggios that will help you develop the skill and art of improvisation: Discover How to begin developing professional improvisation skills using Hybrid Arpeggios Learn Why Hybrid Arpe...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover An improvisational approach for “Just Friends.” Learn About Intentional Formulaic Formats for developing Improvisation Ski...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover The classic jazz standard, “Just Friends” Learn Melody, Guide Tones, Fingerings, Phrases, and Target Notes for “Just Friend...
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover A classic jazz standard, “Just Friends.” Learn Form, Chord Changes, and Harmonic Function for “Just Friends” Play “Just Fr...
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Nachum Pereferkovich

Thanks for the posted materials. Very instructive for a jazz teacher! My question is: Does the American jazz curriculum use the melodic intonation factor as one of the three main foundations for the development of improvisation?

Feb 29th
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