Jazz Piano Skills

Keywords Jazz, Piano, Music Education, Jazz Piano Skills, Musical Journey, Influences, Practice, Learning, Community, Listening Takeaways Lisa's mother was a significant influence on her love for music. She grew up in a musically rich environment with classical and jazz influences. Lisa's journey into jazz began in college with a history of jazz class. She moved to New York to pursue her passion for music and art. Practicing consistently is a challenge for many musicians, including Lisa. Lis...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Techniques, Learning Jazz, Piano Skills Takeaways Establish a well-structured practice strategy for success. Understanding the seven facts of music is crucial. Listening to jazz is essential for developing musicality. Transcribing melodies by ear enhances learning. Melodic inter...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, music education, harmony, melody, improvisation, chord voicing, jazz standards, Tangerine, music theory, piano skills Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning tunes. The discussion covers the importance of harmony, melody, and improvisation, framed within the se...

Keywords Jazz Piano, improvisation, harmony, chords, voicings, practice, learning, techniques, repertoire, jazz standards Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores common questions related to jazz piano, covering a wide range of topics from fundamental techniques to improvisation, harmony, and repertoire. The discussion is structured around seven categories of questions, providing insights and practical advice for jazz pianists at all levels. The episode emphasi...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmony, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Ideas, Music Theory, Piano Practice, Jazz Standards, Music Mastery Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz improvisation and harmony. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the seven facts of music, defining improvisation, and the core elements that contribute...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Blue Bossa, Music Practice, Jazz Learning, Music Theory Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential components of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Blue Bossa.' The conversation covers harmonic and melodic analysis, the importance ...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Blue Bossa, Jazz Education, Practice Strategy, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Skills, Learning Jazz, Piano Techniques Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, focusing on the standard 'Blue Bossa.' He discusses the foundational skills necessary for effective practice strategies, ...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Blue Bossa, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Improvisation, Harmony, Melody, Jazz Standards, Music Theory Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence celebrates the 300th episode and emphasizes the importance of skill-centric learning in jazz piano. He introduces the new tune study of 'Blue Bossa' and discusses the essential skills needed to play ja...

Keywords Jazz Piano, Music Education, Teaching, Learning, Jazz Skills, Piano Skills, Music Journey, Jazz Episodes, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation Summary In this celebratory 300th episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on his musical journey, the importance of effective teaching and learning, and highlights favorite episodes from listeners. He emphasizes the significance of focusing on music rather than self, and provides guidance for new listeners on navigating the extens...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, improvisation, music theory, jazz skills, piano techniques, chord tones, rhythmic vocabulary, music education, jazz community, practice tips Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the tune 'That's All.' The discussion covers essential skills such as harmonic and melodic analysis, the importance of...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Practice Strategy, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Ear Training, Chord Progressions, Music Theory Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, emphasizing the need for a structured practice strategy. He introduces the seven facts of music, which serve as a fou...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, music education, jazz skills, harmonic analysis, improvisation, music theory, jazz standards, piano voicings, learning jazz, music practice Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed to play jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning new tunes. The discussion covers the seven facts of music, the importance of harmoni...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, improvisation, arpeggios, melodic vocabulary, jazz education, music theory, jazz standards, musical patterns, jazz skills, music practice Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essence of improvisation in jazz piano. He emphasizes the importance of understanding harmony and melody, and how to create melodic vocabulary through the use of arpeggios and pa...

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Inverted Arpeggios, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Harmony, Melody, Music Practice, George Gershwin, Lady Be Good Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of inverted arpeggios, emphasizing their importance in jazz improvisation. The discussion begins with a review of the previous study on the jazz standard 'Lady Be Good' and transit...

Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Arpeggios, Music Theory, Practice Techniques, Jazz Skills, Lady Be Good, Music Education, Piano Lessons, Jazz Community Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Lady Be Good.' The discussion covers essential concepts such as the seven facts of music, effective practice techniques, and the im...