Episode #15 – Velocity

March 4, 2010


Some practice techniques for developing velocity in your improvising.

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Episode #14 – Melodic Minor Mode

November 13, 2009

Practice techniques for dealing with and applying the use of the melodic minor scale.

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Episode #13 – Bass Line Independence

November 3, 2009

Practice techniques for developing a strong, independent left hand bass line. I use the example of DOCTOR JAZZ from my solo piano Set of Five.

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Episode #12 – Creative Scale Practice

October 13, 2009

Creative ways to incorporate practicing scales into your daily routine.

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Episode #11 – Voicing Melodies

September 1, 2009

Tips and discussion of voicing melodies with chordal accompaniment – and a Chopin Etude for reference.

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Episode #10 – For Instrumentalists

August 10, 2009

Some tips for instrumentalists playing with pianists. By special request from Brian (long overdue!)

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