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Jazz Piano Skills

A Jazz Piano Podcast introducing aspiring Jazz Pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Professional Jazz Piano Lessons by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President The Dallas School of Music

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Recent Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

September in the Rain, Improvisation

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "September in the Rain." Part Three of this study focuses on Improvisation development using five sequential and essential steps.
Nov. 13, 2024

September in the Rain, Melodic Analysis

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "September in the Rain" Part Two of this study focuses on a Melodic Analysis, including Guide Tones, Pharses, Target Notes, and various Treatments.
Nov. 6, 2024

September in the Rain, Harmonic Analysis

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "September in the Rain" Harmonic Analysis. Part One of this study focuses on Form, Chord Changes, Harmonic Function, and Voicings.
Oct. 30, 2024

Hybrid Scales

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode uses "Hybrid Scales" formulated from Harmonic Pairs to develop improvisation skills.
Oct. 22, 2024

Hybrid Arpeggios

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode uses "Hybrid Arpeggios" to develop improvisation skills.
Oct. 15, 2024

Just Friends, Improvisation

This Jazz Piano Skills Podcast Episode explores the jazz standard "Just Friends." Part Three of this study focuses on Improvisation development using intentional formulaic formats for developing improvisation skills.