Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 6 – (Technique) In this step we’ll be working on this 2-5-1 lick that is sure to provide you with some excellent hand and finger control movements, along with some great jazz improvisation language.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 7 – (Technique) This will be the first step in adding a classy and elegant sound to your RH playing. The use of ornaments will drastically change your sound and instantly improve your jazz piano skills.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 8 – (Technique) In this step we’ll be learning a new tune called “What is This Thing Called Love”. Besides the fact it is a well known standard and must know, we’ll be using this tune to integrate our new jazz piano tools into.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 9 – (Improvisation)
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 10 – (Improvisation) There are better strategies for integrating licks into tunes and that is exactly what we’re going to cover in this particular step.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 5 – (Improvisation) Leaving space in solos serves many purposes. The more you can understand WHY this is important, the more likely you are to do it. Leaving space will help YOU gain inspiration about what to play next. It’ll leave room for your LH to comp, and it will give your expression a chance to breathe.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 6 – (Repertoire) Practice the modes that correspond with the chords in
“Take The A-Train”. This is an essential exercise to your improvisation skills so be sure to nail this!
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 7 – (Repertoire) This is another fantastic exercise that should be performed on all new tunes you learn. In this step we’ll be isolating the chords in the tune.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 1 – (Theory) The 2-5-1 progression is the most popular harmonic progression you will find in jazz. That makes this step very important! We will explore the 2-5-1 in this step so you understand everything about it.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 2 – (Technique) This is a fantastic exercise that I use to this day. Here we’re swinging modes over 5-1 progressions. This is an extremely strong harmonic progression that will enhance your playing when you’re able to smoothly play through it.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 6 – (Technique) In this step we’ll be working on this 2-5-1 lick that is sure to provide you with some excellent hand and finger control movements, along with some great jazz improvisation language.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 7 – (Technique) This will be the first step in adding a classy and elegant sound to your RH playing. The use of ornaments will drastically change your sound and instantly improve your jazz piano skills.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 8 – (Technique) In this step we’ll be learning a new tune called “What is This Thing Called Love”. Besides the fact it is a well known standard and must know, we’ll be using this tune to integrate our new jazz piano tools into.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 9 – (Improvisation)
Stage 1 | Lesson: 13 | Step 10 – (Improvisation) There are better strategies for integrating licks into tunes and that is exactly what we’re going to cover in this particular step.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 5 – (Improvisation) Leaving space in solos serves many purposes. The more you can understand WHY this is important, the more likely you are to do it. Leaving space will help YOU gain inspiration about what to play next. It’ll leave room for your LH to comp, and it will give your expression a chance to breathe.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 6 – (Repertoire) Practice the modes that correspond with the chords in
“Take The A-Train”. This is an essential exercise to your improvisation skills so be sure to nail this!
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 7 – (Repertoire) This is another fantastic exercise that should be performed on all new tunes you learn. In this step we’ll be isolating the chords in the tune.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 1 – (Theory) The 2-5-1 progression is the most popular harmonic progression you will find in jazz. That makes this step very important! We will explore the 2-5-1 in this step so you understand everything about it.
Stage 1 | Lesson: 12 | Step 2 – (Technique) This is a fantastic exercise that I use to this day. Here we’re swinging modes over 5-1 progressions. This is an extremely strong harmonic progression that will enhance your playing when you’re able to smoothly play through it.
