Category Archives: Jazz 101

If you’re more of a beginner jazz musician these lessons should be a great fit for you. I always try to put something special in every lesson though for intermediate jazz and advance jazz musicians too!

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7 Tips For Playing Better Jazz Piano

World touring jazz pianist Steve Nixon’s tips for playing great jazz piano. 1) Your chords have to be 100% authentic in the jazz style That means using chords that contain the prettiest notes. If you only play triads and basic chords you’re missing 99% of the style. As far as jazz piano tips go this…

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2 5 1 Mastery – Super Jazz Theory Shortcuts

Today you’re going to dive into some awesome 2 5 1 jazz theory shortcuts! Does learning useful shortcuts to the most common chord progression in jazz interest you? If so, you’re in the right place. 2 5 1 is the most common chord progression in jazz. We’re going to dive deep into the pattern behind…

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Jazz Studies: The Top Free Lessons Of The Year

Ready to go deeper into your jazz studies? Well, you’ve come to the right place. It’s that special time of year once again! Welcome to the 4th annual list of the 7 most popular free jazz piano lessons of the year. This year was quite special. We saw record growth in so many ways: Jazz Studies:…

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Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Program Thank You Video

Hi! Just wanted to take a quick second and say thank you to everyone who’s already ordered the Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Program so far. I’m incredibly humbled and honored by the response thus far. It’s truly been amazing. While my team and I were packaging the orders I thought I’d create a little video…

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Piano Jazz – A Special Resources Collection

Hey there! Ready to get your hands on some useful piano jazz goodies? Well, today we’re releasing the official trailer to the Zero To Jazz Piano Hero program! Plus, we’re recapping the free piano jazz resources we’ve released in the last 2 weeks. Let’s get started! First, Check Out The Awesome DVD Trailer Here Now! Update: The Zero…

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2 Essential Syncopation Tricks

Want to learn some awesome syncopation moves that you can use to add energy and excitement to your arrangements? Cool! (video below) You can use move #1 to make your left chord hand patterns much more exciting. You can move #2 to add energy to a bland & boring melody. Both of these rhythms are must have moves…

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How To Organize Your Chord Practice

Are you searching for an easy way to organize your chord practice? You’ve come to the right place. In this lesson you’ll find a free sample from my beginner jazz piano course, “The Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Program” (Free sample video tutorial below) Update: The Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Program has been released! You can…

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Playing Piano Chords With Both Hands: Free Tutorial

Time to have fun playing piano chords with both hands! (Free video lesson below) In today’s new video you’ll learn 3 easy ways of playing 2 handed piano chords. Every pianist needs to know these. Lets get started learning! Why A Free Playing Piano Chords With Both Hands Tutorial? I’ve filmed this free video below to…

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steveSteve Nixon is the proud owner of Freejazzlessons.com. He is a world touring jazz and blues keyboard player and educator.

1. Steve is the author of Premium Jazz Elite Membership

(A comprehensive all-in-one online jazz piano course.)

2. He is also the author of the The Jazz Masters Method DVD. 

(A study of 9 legendary jazz piano players)

and the Zero To Jazz Piano Hero Program.

3. Are you a blues piano fan? Check out his popular Breakthrough Blues Method & Learn Chicago Blues Piano DVD Course.

4. Struggling with your improvisation? Check out Steve’s Jazz Improvisation Super System.