"Georgia on My Mind" – Jazz Piano Improvisation Welcome to this lesson on jazz improvisation using "Georgia on My Mind" as our study piece. In this session, we explore the essential techniques for crafting a rich and expressive solo over this jazz standard. We cover major and minor blues scales, chord tone arpeggios, grace notes, […]
Discover the importance of melody note analysis; an essential skill for reading lead sheets and choosing suitable chord voicings.
Follow Hayden’s thought process when arranging jazz standards. Learn how to select appropriate chord voicings and analyse the melodic and harmonic landscape.
Follow Hayden’s thought process when presented with unfamiliar chord charts. Learn to analyse the melodic and harmonic landscape and select appropriate chord voicings.
Learn how to transpose any song to any key. Using example songs we explore functional harmony and modulations.
Learn to improvise over common progressions using major and minor 6th voicings. 6th chords can be applied over any chord progression, thus very helpful in improvisation.
An interactive Zoom workshop on jazz piano improvisation. Tuomo explains ways to transform random notes into cohesive and thematic improvised solos.
In this seminar we arrange the tune ‘My Favourite Things’ in the style of Bill Evans, and we create a jazzy version of “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”.
With the holidays approaching, now is the time to brush the dust off your jazzy Xmas tunes. We explore 3 jazzy arrangements of Xmas classics.
In this workshop we study melody, harmony, and improvisation over the jazz standard “Tune Up” as well as listening to different notable versions of the tune.
We explore 5 levels for arranging jazz standards starting with the most basic and gradually increasing in difficulty. We use the tune “The Nearness Of You” to demonstrate the concepts.
In tandem with the launch of the “Bluesy Stride Piano” course, we take a deep dive into the tune Georgia On My Mind covering voicings, reharmonisations, and improvisation principles.
In this beginner-focused lesson we explore the beauty and subtlety of sus voicings. We will discuss theory, song application, and useful practice drills and exercises.
In this seminar explore 4 important elements of solo jazz piano performance. We discuss a range of theory areas and apply the techniques to a well-known jazz standard.
In this seminar, Jovino will demonstrate how to play the accompaniment and the melody of Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim) and Summer Samba (Marcos Valle) in the Bossa Nova style, including a harmonic analysis and tips for players.
In this seminar we take a deep dive into the tune “Over The Rainbow”. We explore the chord changes and also discuss common chord progressions, substitutions, and reharmonisations in the key of Eb Major.
Learn to sing and play the classic jazz standard “The Way You Look Tonight”. We start with triads and 7th chords, and then enhance our voicing and accompaniment.
In this live seminar we take a deep dive into the tune “How High The Moon”. We explore the form, basic voicings, and then discuss some more advanced arranging techniques and principles.
In this live seminar we explore the options available to us when changing and embellishing the melody lines of jazz standards. We cover 6 useful techniques that can be applied to any jazz standard.
In this live seminar we take a deep dive into the tune “Misty” to discuss intros, alternate chord changes, fills, embellishments, and endings.
In this live seminar, Tuomo explains best practices for memorising and understanding jazz standards. We cover modulations, common A/B sections, forms, and other related concepts.
In this live seminar Tuomo explains the best practices for harmonising tunes with 3 note voicings. Arranging tunes with 3 note voicings outlines the core pillars of the harmony which is an important skill for the jazz musician.
In this live seminar we explore best practices when working from lead sheets. We discuss the best way to learn and memorise tunes to create beautiful solo piano jazz arrangements.
A deep dive into the beautiful Hoagy Carmichael song ‘The Nearness Of You’. We explore harmony, melody, and performance dynamics for solo piano.
Understand the intricacies of the tritone relationship and how it can be used to change the colour and flavour of our upper structure triad voicings.
Explore the essential voicing principles for upper structure triad voicings, and how to apply this information to any lead sheet or chord chart.
Explore the melody and harmony of “Christmas Time Is Here”. Discover ways to play the song from simple voicings to more advanced concepts.
An exploration of Herbie Hancock’s “Dolphin Dance”. We listen to the original recording and analyse Herbie Hancock’s solo.
Discover the secrets to playing “Someday My Prince Will Come” for jazz piano. We covers chord progressions, melody interpretation, and advanced voicings.
Learn how to break old habits and choose your chord voicings creatively and spontaneously when playing jazz piano and arranging jazz standards.
A session dedicated to melodic phrasing. Learn how to craft memorable phrases and enhance your melodic creativity.
A deep-dive exploration of the tune “My Foolish Heart”. We explore harmony, fills, improvisation, and general arranging principles.
In this workshop we explore Bill Evans’ most famous compositions and discuss the style and influences of his harmonies.
We study the melody and harmony of “Emily”, listen to different versions of the tune, and study the solo piano arrangement based on Bill Evans’ versions.
A Zoom workshop exploring the melody and harmony of ‘Over The Rainbow’. We will listen to notable versions and discuss variations of the tune’s harmony.
In this Zoom workshop we explore the song, melody, and harmony, as well as listening different versions of this brilliant piece. We also examine a transcription of Bill Evans solo piano version.
In this workshop we study the song’s melody, lyrics and harmony, as well as listening to different versions of this brilliant piece.
A detailed study of the tune “My Foolish Heart” with a breakdown and analysis of the iconic Bill Evans 1961 Village Vanguard recording.
Take a deep dive into this classic tune. We explore the unusual form, chord voicings, reharmonisations, and improv tips and principles.
Take a deep dive into the tune “Pennies From Heaven” using the iconic Stan Getz & Oscar Peterson recording.
In this lesson we explore the tune “My Funny Valentine”. We analyse the harmony and voicing options and discuss some simple but effective improvisation techniques.
In this seminar we study Eddie’s arrangement of the tune “Over The Rainbow” examining his voicings, fills, and reharmonisations.
An exploration of Beegie Adair’s arrangement of “Autumn In New York”. We breakdown her solo piano introduction and analyse her voicing choices, fills, and embellishments.
A listening and transcription session on Beegie Adair’s arrangement of “A Time For Love”. We explore her voicing choices, fills, and embellishments on this beautiful tune.
Explore 2 tunes with Brazilian piano guru Jovino Santos Neto. We take the ballad “Campinas” and the Baião “Bebê” and explore melody, harmony, and improvisation with a Brazilian flavour.
Learn the Brazilian tunes “Café Com Pão”, “Joãozinho Boa Pinta”, & “Samba de Orly”. Jovino teaches the melody, harmony, accompaniment, and arrangement principles.
An exploration of “The Shadow Of Your Smile”, “Dindi”, and “Meditação”. We discuss harmony, accompaniment, and improvisation over these Bossa Nova classics.
We arrange the jazz ballad “Two For The Road” exploring the form and basic chord changes and then applying reharmonisations and melodic embellishment.
In this workshop we explore a number of less-well-known samba jazz standards. Learn how to create the authentic samba jazz sound for solo piano performance.
In this live seminar we take a deep dive into the tune “Moon River”. We explore techniques to embellish the melody and add creative fills, ornamentation, and reharmonisations.
In this live seminar Jovino explains how we can envisage musical trails to develop intuitive and logical pathways when improvising over tunes and chord progressions.
In this live seminar we take a deep dive into the tune “In A Sentimental Mood”. We start with the basic arrangement and then we discuss reharmonisation, fills, and improvisation.
In this live seminar we dive deeper into the art of arranging jazz standards. We cover some simple but effective chord reharmonisations and substitutions that can be applied to any tune you are working on.
Refine your trio ballad skills with ‘The Nearness Of You’. Learn how to interpret the tune with sensitivity and style in a jazz trio context.
