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Jazz Exercises – 15 Fast & Free Tutorials

Are you looking for some fast and fun jazz exercises? Want to shortcut your learning and build a strong foundation of jazz theory knowledge fast? If so, then you’ve come to the right place my friend. Here at FJL we house tons of free lessons for you to discover and grow your jazz piano skills. Today…

Black 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…

Jazz Piano Improvisation: The 12 Step Method

Ready to improve your jazz improvisation skills for the piano? This step by step article will help. Jazz is such an amazing art form. Unlike classical music where the notes are the same each time, in jazz, each performance of a tune is unique to the performer doing it! At the highest levels each time you…

Jazz 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…

Quartal 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…

3 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…

3 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…

Emotional 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…

5 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,…

Easy 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…

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…

Blues Chord Progression: 4 Tricks You Should Swipe

Want to learn how to really spice up a blues chord progression? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s free video lesson I’m going to teach 4 super sweet things you can do to decorate the first 4 bars of the blues. This will help you play chorus after chorus of the blues and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fly 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.…

Major 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…

Jazz 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…

Stella 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…

Harmony Theory: 12 Cool Piano Harmony Techniques

In today’s harmony theory lesson we’re going to dive deep into some powerful jazz harmony training. And if you want to discover the power of jazz reharmonization? You’ve come to the right place… In this video, you’ll learn 12 cool jazz chord harmonies. These chords are all great examples of how to apply harmony theory. They teach…

Dorian Chords: McCoy Tyner Tutorial

Are you ready to discover some really amazing sounding dorian chords? Excellent! You’ve come to the right spot to do just that… In today’s quick video lesson you’ll be learning 5 incredible Cm dorian chord voicings. Also, you should note that all of the chord voicings in this tutorial are inspired by McCoy Tyner. So…

Piano Transposition Secrets Masterclass

Do you want to skyrocket your piano transposition skills? ==>Click here to register for this masterclass Alright, so over the years we’ve talked about a lot of different strategies to really take advantage and maximize your practice time right… We all only have 24 hours in the day. So, when we can find ways to shortcut…

Take Five Chords: Quick Piano Tutorial

Would you like to learn how to play the Take Five chords? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s easy to follow Take Five video lesson you’re going to learn the intro chords to Take Five. But that’s not all… You’re also going to learn how to count and play in a 5…

Announcing A Brand New Piano Lessons Online Website

Hey there! We’ve got a major announcement today. I’m so excited to release this video. So, over the years we’ve had a ton of requests from students who’ve asked us if we could create some different styles of music in our tutorials. I’ve heard things like, “We love the jazz tutorials but can you also teach…