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Piano Run – Learn This Amazing Sounding Lick
Do you want to learn an amazing sounding piano run? Well, you’ve come to the right place (video and jazz piano tutorial below). Over the next few weeks we’re going to be releasing several brand new jazz tutorials and resources that will skyrocket your jazz improvisation skills. So, whether you’re a seasoned pianist, or you’re just…
Read MoreLydian Mode – How To Make Great Music With It
Would you like to learn more about the lydian mode? You’ve come to the right place. This free article and video will help you understand the lydian mode and the best notes to use on major chords. Lets get started! How To Use The Lydian Mode & Major Chords Video Tutorial Make sure you scroll…
Read More3 Blues Improvisation Ideas
Want to improve your blues improvisation? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s video I’m going to show you 3 ideas you can use to make your blues improvisation more interesting. If you’d like to go deeper into solo-building concepts, our jazz improvisation course can help you learn how great players develop melodic ideas over…
Read MoreBebop Licks – Easy Video Tutorial
Would you like to learn how to build your own bebop licks? Great! You’ve come to the right place. In today’s lesson video you’re going to learn an easy formula you can use to build your own bebop licks over any type of chord. Yes, there are 1000’s of different jazz pattens and bebop licks…
Read MoreBlack Orpheus Chords: Reharm Tips and Tricks
Want to learn some special Black Orpheus chords? Want to play chords that are hipper than the basic chords an average musicians play? Well, in today’s free video lesson, we’re going to show you some really hip sounding reharmonizations for the intro to Black Orpheus. This lesson will give you ideas about how to play…
Read MoreJazz Improvisation Piano – A Comprehensive Guide
Jazz improvisation on piano is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop as a musician. It gives you freedom, confidence, and the ability to express your own musical personality in real time. I have worked with thousands of students who started out thinking improvisation was mysterious or reserved for the “naturally gifted.” What…
Read MoreJazz Advice – How To Achieve Laser Focus In The Practice Room
All right, today I want to talk about some important jazz advice for practicing. This is something that will make or break you as you go through your piano learning journey. This one concept is critical. What you do on a daily basis, your habits, and what you choose to practice at the piano, will…
Read MoreQuartal Harmony – The Ultimate Guide
Do you want to learn more about quartal harmony? You’ve come to the right place. In this lesson we’re going to show you 9 different ways you can use quartal harmony in your own playing. How to Play Quartal Chords Built in 4ths Take a minute and watch Steve break down some sweet quartal based…
Read More3 Easy Oscar Peterson Chords
Would you like to learn 3 easy Oscar Peterson chords? You’ve come to the right place. In the video below I’m going to teach you how to play 3 Oscar Peterson chords for the left hand. These sound great in a solo piano style. They can be used for both playing the head of a…
Read More3 Best Jazz Albums To Study – Advice For Students
In today’s video I’m going to tell you about 3 of the best jazz albums that changed my musical life. These best jazz albums are my 3 recommendations for students who want to begin learning jazz from recordings. All 3 of these recordings completely changed my life as a player. I learned a ton from…
Read MoreEmotional Chords: How To Tell Stories With Chords
Are you looking for emotional chords? Would you like to tell a story every time you play? Would you like your listeners to feel like they’ve been on an incredible journey every time you sit down at your instrument? Well this article and video should help. We talk all the time about jazz theory on…
Read More5 Chord Progression Moves Every Player Must Know
Want to learn 5 chord progression moves every top level player must have in their toolbelt? Cool, you’ve come to the right place! This lesson will be especially helpful if you’re playing chord progressions exactly like a million other piano players out there. It’s time that you learn how to separate yourself from the herd. So,…
Read MoreEasy Jazz Chord Progression Trick
Ready to learn a simple jazz chord progression trick you can apply to any type of music? Well, one of the most popular chord progressions you’ll find in most styles of music is a I chord going to a IV chord. (Free video below) Since this is used all over the place in music it’s always…
Read MoreHow To Play Jazz Piano – A Special Resources Collection
Hey you! After lots of requests, I’m very excited to announce that I’ve compiled many of the free samples from my our Premium Jazz Piano Training Program. Today, I’m releasing them all together. Plus, to celebrate this compilation I’m giving you access to some free jazz resources below. Let’s get started! First, check out the course…
Read More2 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…
Read MoreOnline Blues Piano Lessons for Beginners – Learn How to Play the Blues Step by Step
When I first sat down to learn blues piano, I recall feeling excited, yet also a little lost. I loved the sound of the blues, but I had no idea where to start or how players made those gritty left-hand patterns and soulful right-hand licks feel so natural. Over the years, after teaching thousands of…
Read MoreImprovising Blues Piano: Practical Tips for Better Phrasing and Feel
If you’ve ever sat down at the piano and thought, “I know the blues scale… so why doesn’t this sound right?” you’re not alone. A lot of players studying blues improvisation piano have the notes under their fingers. They’ve memorized a few licks. They understand the 12 bar form. But when they start improvising blues…
Read More2 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MorePlaying 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! How To Play Piano Chords With Both Hands Step By Step A lot of people already know…
Read MoreFly Me To The Moon Piano Tutorial
Ready to learn how 2 jazz masters would play the Fly Me to the Moon piano chord progression? Well you’re in the right spot my friend! (free video lesson below) In today’s fun new video you’re going to learn how jazz masters Bud Powell and Bill Evans would play the first 8 bars of the tune.…
Read MoreMajor 7th Chord Tutorial: Play Like The Pop Legends
Want to learn an easy formula for the major 7th chord? Want to learn how Elton John, Bruno Mars, The Beatles, & John Legend use this chord to create magic in some of their biggest hits? You’ve come to the right place! (free video lesson below) Today’s fun new video will teach you the building blocks…
Read MoreHow To Improvise With Symmetrical Scales
Symmetrical Scales: As an art form has seen countless permutations. Starting with simple blues melodies in the early 1900s; incorporating chromaticism and arpeggios with the rise of bebop led by Charlie Parker in the 1940s. Taking a dive into the modal era pioneered by Miles Davis in the 50s and 60s; through even more experimentation…
Read MoreJazz Comping: Leave Room For Your Bassist
Do you want to learn an important jazz comping technique? Do you know how to adjust your comping voicings when you’re playing with a bassist? In this video lesson you’ll learn how to adjust your chord voicings so when you’re comping with a bassist you’re not stepping on their range. Your bassist will give you lots…
Read MoreStella By Starlight Chords: Quick Tutorial
Want to learn some cool ways to play Stella By Starlight chords? Then you’ve definitely come to the right place! In today’s quick video tutorial I’m going to teach you how to play some really cool voicings in context of the Stella By Starlight chords. Let’s dive right in! Stella By Starlight Chords: Video Tutorial Watch…
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