Jazz improvisation on piano: a practical guide
Jazz Piano Thinking “It’s better to do something simple which is real. It’s something you can build on, because you…
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Jazz vocabulary vs jazz licks: what is the real language of improvisation?
The question of jazz vocabulary vs jazz licks is one of the most important issues in studying jazz improvisation. Many…
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Triads on piano: a complete guide to triads in jazz
“Triads aren’t beginner material. They’re a foundation. And you come back to the foundation again and again, at deeper levels.”…
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Blues piano: understanding the structure, harmony and language of jazz blues
Introduction Blues piano in a jazz context isn’t just a simple 12-bar I–IV–V form. It’s a system of harmonic tension,…
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Piano scales: how to organize your practice for jazz improvisation
There are many ways to practice piano scales, but what really matters is practicing them in a way that lets…
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Music Practice: Moving On or Going Deeper?
«Don’t think of progress as moving on. Think of it as going deeper down.» — Kenny Werner, Becoming the Instrument…
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How to Study a Jazz Standard on Piano — a 14-Step Guide
PIANO STUDY GUIDE · ALL LEVELS A jazz standard isn’t simply a piece you “learn.” It’s a musical universe you…
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Bill Evans: How to Approach a Jazz Standard
THE UNIVERSAL MIND OF BILL EVANS — 1966 “People tend to approach the whole problem approximately, instead of taking a…
