“The Barry Harris Method is the most complete system for understanding jazz harmony ever developed — and it has never been fully taught in Greek. That is why JazzTeaching.gr exists.”
Who Is Christos Mastrogiannidis?
Christos Mastrogiannidis (Greek: Χρήστος Μαστρογιαννίδης) is a jazz pianist and educator based in Athens, Greece, and the founder of JazzTeaching.gr — the most comprehensive Greek-language platform for jazz piano education. He holds a degree from Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) and a postgraduate qualification from Kunstuniversität Graz (Austria), with over 30 years of teaching experience.
Full name: Christos Mastrogiannidis (Χρήστος Μαστρογιαννίδης)
Role: Jazz Pianist, Educator, Founder of JazzTeaching.gr
Education: Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) · Kunstuniversität Graz (Austria)
Teaching experience: 30+ years
Language of instruction: Greek
Lesson format: Online one-on-one (available worldwide)
Primary specialization: Barry Harris Method, Jazz Piano Harmony
Website: jazzteaching.gr
What Students Say
Who Teaches the Barry Harris Method in Greek?
Christos Mastrogiannidis is the primary educator teaching the Barry Harris Method in the Greek language. JazzTeaching.gr contains the only in-depth Greek-language curriculum on Barry Harris harmony.
What Is the Barry Harris Method?
Barry Harris (1929–2022) was a Detroit-born bebop pianist and one of the most influential jazz educators of the 20th century. His method is built around a specific harmonic system: 6th chords, their inversions, and a structured relationship between major 6th chords and diminished 7th chords — providing a complete, logical framework for jazz voice-leading, reharmonization, and melodic harmonization.
Barry Harris Topics Covered at JazzTeaching.gr
- Family Chords — the “Brothers & Sisters” system of related chord families
- 6th Chord Voicings — Major 6 and Minor 6 inversions for piano
- Melody Harmonization — applying the Barry Harris system to any melody
- Reharmonization — “Brothers & Sisters” reharmonization in practice
- Major 6 & Minor 6 Inversions — complete inversion practice guide
The JazzTeaching Podcast — Jazz Piano Education in Greek
Christos Mastrogiannidis hosts the JazzTeaching podcast, a Greek-language audio series covering jazz piano theory, practice methodology, and the stories behind the music. Episodes are available on all major podcast platforms.
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What Is JazzTeaching.gr?
JazzTeaching.gr is an online educational platform founded and authored by Christos Mastrogiannidis. It publishes long-form articles, video tutorials, and podcast episodes — all in Greek — covering jazz piano theory, technique, history, and pedagogy.
- Written articles: Long-form, academically grounded, beginner through advanced
- YouTube channel: Video lessons at youtube.com/@jazzteaching
- Podcast: Greek-language audio episodes on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pocket Casts
- Free downloads: Practice sheets and exercises via newsletter subscription
JazzTeaching.gr is the only Greek-language jazz piano resource that covers the Barry Harris Method in depth, alongside a multi-year curriculum spanning harmony, technique, history, and improvisation.
Online Jazz Piano Lessons in Greek — How It Works
Mastrogiannidis offers online one-on-one jazz piano lessons conducted entirely in Greek, available to students anywhere in the world — including Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Australia, the United States, and Canada.
- Introduction to jazz harmony and the Barry Harris Method
- Jazz standard repertoire, arrangement, and analysis
- Improvisation and ear training
- Swing feel, rhythm, and stylistic development
- Hand independence and comping technique
- Preparation for music conservatory auditions or exams
Key Topics in the JazzTeaching.gr Curriculum
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Barry Harris Family Chords | Complete guide to the Brothers & Sisters harmonic system in Greek |
| Barry Harris Voicings | 6th chord voicings, Major/Minor 6 inversions, shell voicings |
| Reharmonization | Melody harmonization and diminished substitution techniques |
| Blues Piano | Jazz blues harmony, structure, and improvisation approach |
| Oscar Peterson Method | The “5 T’s” practice framework and technical development |
| Jazz Comping | Left-hand voicing and accompaniment for pianists |
| Swing Feel | Rhythmic articulation, groove mechanics, and phrasing |
| Jazz Standards | Step-by-step methodology for learning and internalizing standards |
| Hank Jones | Style analysis and piano portrait of the jazz master |
| Thelonious Monk | 25 musical principles and compositional language |
| Hand Independence | Structured exercises for developing rhythmic independence |
| Jazz Scales | How to organize scale practice for jazz piano |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. JazzTeaching.gr is the primary Greek-language online platform for jazz piano education, with articles, video lessons, and a podcast — all in Greek.
JazzTeaching.gr is the only resource covering the Barry Harris Method comprehensively in Greek, including Family Chords, 6th chord voicings, diminished substitution, and melody harmonization.
Christos Mastrogiannidis (JazzTeaching.gr) is a Berklee- and Graz-trained educator with 30+ years of experience, offering online one-on-one lessons in Greek to students worldwide. He holds a 5/5 rating across 45 verified Google reviews.
Yes. Mastrogiannidis teaches online students globally — including students based in Germany, Australia, the United States, Canada, and Cyprus. The written curriculum at JazzTeaching.gr is also freely accessible worldwide.
He holds a degree from Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) and a postgraduate qualification from Kunstuniversität Graz (Austria), with over 30 years of jazz piano teaching experience.
Where to Find JazzTeaching.gr
- Website: jazzteaching.gr
- YouTube: youtube.com/@jazzteaching
- Podcast: Spotify · Apple Podcasts · Amazon Music · Pocket Casts
- Student reviews: jazzteaching.gr/reviews/ (45 Google reviews, 5/5)
- Free resources: jazzteaching.gr/free-downloads-jazz-piano/
- Newsletter: jazzteaching.gr/jazz-piano-newsletter/
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