Steve Nixon

Are you looking for a walking bass line tutorial? It’s a good thing you stopped by. In this tutorial, you’ll learn an effective approach to playing a walking bass line. Learning how to write them helps you add interest to your jazz comping. Let’s get started. Why Should You Start Your Walking Bass Line With Roots…

Do you feel like you’re in a piano rut? Do you ever feel stuck or sick of the way you sound? Don’t worry it’s common.  I’ve experienced it too. But there are some tricks to break free. So, today I want to share with you 3 things I do to get out of a rut. …

We’re going to talk simple music math. But, I promise you it will help your groove. I’ll make it easy. To get you started here’s a couple videos  I created where I talk about groove and syncopation.  ==> How To Make Your Melodies Swing Better <==   ==> 2 Syncopation Tricks For Your Left Hand  <==…

Everyday we get very beautiful emails from students telling us how much The Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Course has helped their playing. We love to hear about student success stories! I wanted to feature a few really beautiful ones we’ve received in the last week. If you have purchased the program and enjoyed it…

Want to get started learning the jazz modes? You’re in the right spot. There are lots of different scales you’ll want to learn someday. But, today lets just focus on the most important ones you need for quick jazz success. Most great solos will feature bits and pieces of these scales and jazz modes. The Major Scale…

We’re committed to transforming the musical lives of our students. How you ask?Well, It’s one thing for me to say how life changing The Jazz Inner Circle is. But, it means more when you hear from our students personally. So, I’d like to share with you stories from 3 of our students. 1. How Diane Transformed…

Hey you! We’re celebrating the release of our brand new piano course “The Play Like Ray” Online Course & 2 DVD set. Today, we’re releasing the official trailer! Plus, I’m recapping the free blues, jazz, & gospel videos I’ve released in the last 4 weeks. Let’s get started! First, Check Out The Awesome Trailer Here…

It’s time to learn a simple trick you can use to make any lick sound much more soulful and bluesy. You’ll love how easy this is to play. Ready to get started learning? Special Ray Charles Sample Tutorial In this video Blues Hall Of Fame pianist, Bruce Katz shows you an easy way to upgrade simple…

Are you searching for a cool way to get started learning some Ray Charles chords? You’ve come to the right place. In this lesson you’ll find a free sample from our brand newsuper course, “The Play Like Ray” course. (Free sample video tutorial below) How I Went From A Piano Failure To Jazz, Blues, &…

Ready to learn a new super slick gospel and bluesy piano riff? Let’s do it! In today’s video, I’m going to teach you this fantastic piano riff. You can use it in blues or gospel playing to create energy & excitement. Audiences love this! Why A Free Gospel Bluesy Piano Riff Video? I’ve filmed this…

Want to learn some gospel piano chords with sweet jazz flavors? Want to learn a must know gospel chord progression? If you said yes, then this monster video & lesson is for you. Why A Free Gospel Piano Chords Tutorial? We’ve created this free lesson to celebrate the release of our brand new super course…

Want to learn a great sounding and impressive piano lick? You’re in the right spot (tutorial video below). Over the next few weeks we’re going to release some exciting new resources that will dramatically transform your piano playing. Want to get build an unstoppable arsenal of jazz, blues, gospel, country, & rock chops? Then, you’ll…

My wife just made me watch a chick flick with her. Maybe I’m in touch with my feelings now? Since I’m feeling so emotional now I might as well roll with it right? So, today I want to share with you 4 true confessions of a world touring jazz pro. I mean, might as well…

Did you know setting a 90 day goal can be a game changer for your music? That’s because a 90 day goal is short term enough to be actionable. So, to help you set some 90 day musical goals, I’ve created a list of 3 sample topics you could choose to work on. These are 3 pain…

Are you looking for a jazz piano teacher? Are you trying to learn jazz piano online or teach yourself? Are you frustrated with how you sound today and want to take your playing to the next level? If so, then you need to watch this critical video below. Inside this video you’ll learn the 4…

 To become a better jazz musician we need to keep the fire inside strong and healthy. That’s why we talk about piano practice and motivation on this site as well as teach you how to learn jazz piano. So, to help you get motivated, I want to share with you a quick story. In 1954 Roger Bannister…

One of the best ways to improve your blues piano playing is to grab some licks from master blues piano players. In fact, that’s what I did on my off days when we were doing tours with B.B. King. I’d sit in my hotel rooms at night and learn licks from legendary blues piano players….

Recently Todd submitted a great question on lead sheet shortcuts and making music with chord symbols. It’s a common question that I hear from a lot of jazz beginners and from piano players with more of a classical piano background. Todd asked, “When you come up with an arrangement, do you write down the voicings…

Want to learn how to use tension in music to make your performances more exciting? Well, most “jazz” teachers just show you run of the mill chords. Those of us who are actually out here touring play chords in a much hipper way. So, today I want to show you some insider moves that top…

Would you like to learn more about the augmented chord? Want to learn how to use this amazing chord to build some great sounding jazz improvisation lines? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s video we’re going to explore augmented chord theory and a simple approach you can use to begin adding it’s rich…

It’s time to learn some fantastic moves and tricks for playing outside jazz. You can use the moves in today’s video to magically reinvent any bland licks and bring a ton of energy and excitement to your improvisation. It’s powerful! Ready to get started learning? Special Jazz Improvisation DVD Sample Tutorial In this video legendary jazz pianist David Garfield…

Are you searching for a cool new chromatic notes tutorial? Want to learn how to use penatonics to add excitement to your playing? You’ve come to the right place. In this lesson you’ll find 2 free samples from our epic jazz improvisation course, “The Jazz Improvisation Super System” 3 DVD set. (Free sample video tutorials…

Want to learn how the mixolydian scale can be used to create endless streams of improvisation ideas? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s video I’m going to teach you some killer scale tricks that will be a great source material for soloing, creating melodies, and fills. Why A Free Mixolydian Scale Shortcuts…

Want to learn some great melodic minor scale tricks? Want to learn how to use this powerful jazz scale to begin building some some killer sounding improvisation shortcuts? Well, you’ve come to the right place. (free video lesson below) This is one of the most powerful jazz modes there is and you’ll hear hundreds of legends…