Improvisation
Jazz 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 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 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 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 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 MoreHarmony 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…
Read MorePiano 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…
Read More2 Unusual Oscar Peterson Jazz Exercises
Do you want to learn 2 unusual Oscar Peterson jazz exercises? I’ve had a lot of students ask me who I studied when I was an up and coming jazz pianist. We’re all constantly looking for ways to maximize our return on investment with our jazz piano practice time right? Well, I’m reaching out to you today…
Read MoreAnnouncing 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…
Read MorePentatonic Scale Piano Made Easy
Would you like to learn more about pentatonic scale piano techniques? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s free video lesson you will quickly learn how to incorporate pentatonic scales into your improvisation skill set. After watching this video your music will sound that much more beautiful. So, be prepared to capture your…
Read MoreBlues Piano Tutorial: How To Play Big Blues Licks
Are you searching for a cool new blues piano tutorial? You’ve come to the right place. In this lesson you’ll find a free sample from our blues piano DVD, “The Breakthrough Blues Piano Method.” (Free sample video tutorial below) Update: The Breakthrough Blues Piano Method has been released. You can grab a copy by click right here How…
Read MoreTasty Blues Piano Licks #1
Want to learn how blues piano licks can be used over blues, rock, gospel, and jazz chord changes? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s video I’m going to teach you a tasty lick that will be a great source material for soloing, creating melodies, and fills. Why A Free Blues Piano Lick Video? I’ve…
Read MoreBlues Piano Tutorial: Learn A Cool Right Hand Lick
Do you want to learn how to play blues piano? Well, you’ve come to the right place (video and blues piano tutorial below). Over the next few weeks we’re going to be releasing several new blues piano tutorials and resources that will skyrocket your blues piano skills. So, whether you’re a seasoned pianist, or you’re just…
Read More4 Piano Improvisation Shapes You Need To Know
Are you struggling with you piano improvisation? Do you find yourself quickly running out of ideas when your soloing? In this free piano improvisation video lesson, I’m going to teach you how to start using a cool improvisation technique called ‘vertical playing’. This chordal based approach to improv will add all kinds of new possibilities into your soloing.…
Read MoreThe Christmas Jazz Piano Super System Is HERE!!
Hey jazz piano and christmas piano fans! The Christmas Jazz Piano Super System is now LIVE and available today! You can get access to the course right here. https://www.freejazzlessons.com/christmas As a reminder, I am including some very special and limited bonuses exclusive to launch week. Plus, I’m also including FREE shipping to anywhere in the world for…
Read MoreJazz Patterns – John Coltrane Style 101
Are you having problems playing jazz patterns, scales, or longer lines at fast tempos? Is your improvisation grinding to a screeching halt when you play over complex chord progressions? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Today I’m going to try and fix that for you. I’m going to teach you how to play some very effective and…
Read MoreSome Incredible Testimonials For The Jazz Masters Method DVD
I’m completely honored and very excited to learn that Making Music Magazine has just published a very nice review of my Jazz Masters Method DVD in their latest issue (May/June 2013). Every time I go into Guitar Center and check out new keyboards I seem to always find myself pickup a copy of their magazine. So,…
Read MoreSonny Clark’s Blue Minor Solo: Jazz Piano Transcription
Do you like free jazz piano transcriptions? Awesome! Then, you’ll love this Sonnny Clark jazz piano transcription. One of the most powerful ways to learn jazz piano is to transcribe and study the playing of your favorite jazz musicians. It is for this reason that I have included a number of jazz piano transcriptions on this…
Read MoreLearn A Miles Davis Jazz Lick
One of the best ways to learn jazz improvisation is to really study and model the jazz licks of master jazz improvisers. So, today I’m going to teach you how to play a Miles Davis II-V-I lick. I love this lick because not only is it simple but it’s got some really nice concepts that…
Read MoreSummertime Backing Tracks and Free Chord Chart
Would you like jam on a Summertime backing track? Well, you’ve come to the right place! One of the main goals of this site is to consistently teach you how to improvise jazz on a higher level. (Summertime backing track, chord chart, and extra tips below. :)) Learning jazz licks and jazz piano chords is…
Read MoreHow To Mix The Blues Scale With Bebop Over A Jazz Standard
Would you like to learn how to use blues sounds to improvise over a jazz standard? In this lesson I want to talk about some of the discoveries I made on my tours with B.B. King. Most newbies think that there is a big separation between blues and jazz. A Big Discovery From B.B. King In reality,…
Read MoreJazz Piano Improvisation: Build Great Licks
Do you wish you were better at jazz piano improvisation? Do you wish you could improvise over major 7th chords better than you do now? Do you find yourself lost when major 7th chords come up in your favorite jazz and rock songs? Well, in today’s lesson we’re going to explore some new licks and…
Read MoreJazz Masters Method Special Video Blog Thank You
Hey everybody! Today’s post is going to be short but sweet. I’m truly humbled right now. I’d like to thank everybody who’s ordered the Jazz Masters Method DVD so far during this launch week. The response has been simply been AMAZING. I am truly blessed! Thank you!! I prepared a quick little video blog as I…
Read MoreChet Baker Jazz Improvisation Lesson
In today’s jazz lick lesson we’re going to learn a very simple but cool Chet Baker lick. You guys are going to love this one. Chet’s minimalist jazz improvisation style may be basic, but it’s full of tons of great jazz vocabulary, articulation, swing feel, and soul. Plus, he was an awesome singer too. I know…
Read More