Episode #9 – Time!

August 1, 2009

Today’s episode deals with probably the most important element of jazz piano: Time!

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Episode #8 – Left Hand in Solo Piano

May 11, 2009

In today’s video I’m going over options for your left hand in solo piano settings.

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Episode #7 – Playing over the Bar Lines

January 12, 2009

Today I begin to address the questions and comments – first with Markus’ question about playing longer lines that aren’t restricted by the underlying chord structure

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Episode #6 -Thematic Improvisation

January 7, 2009

Today I cover setting up simple motifs in your solos so you can tell your improvisational story. Question for you: What areas of Jazz Piano would you like me to cover next???? Leave in the comments below:

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Episode # 5 – Practicing away from the piano

January 6, 2009

Jazz pianist Peter Martin breaks it down for you in 2 minutes from Bilbao, Spain

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Episode #4 – Bass Lines

January 5, 2009

Today I break down the importance of bass lines in the jazz piano arsenal.

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