In this lesson we delve into extended chord theory and examine how extended chord voicings can be applied to our jazz piano arrangements.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance and tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans piano.
Upper Structure Triads instantly turn your jazz playing from simple-sounding to elegant and sophisticated. We cover drills and exercises for all levels of players.
In this workshop we explore Bill Evans’ most famous compositions and discuss the style and influences of his harmonies.
In this lesson lesson we provide an introduction on how to read lead sheets for jazz piano using the delightful jazz waltz “Moon River”.
In this lesson we focus on enriching our right hand to add more sophistication and expression when playing the tune “Moon River”.
We analyse Beegie Adair’s signature runs and fills. Learn how they are constructed, where they are placed in a tune, and how to think like Adair when playing standards.
In this Zoom workshop we study the song “Lullaby Of Birdland” and apply the so-called “George Shearing Voicings” to harmonise the melody.
An exploration of syncopation, phrasing, and other rhythmic nuances in Samba and Bossa Nova styles. Learn how to read and play syncopated rhythms.
We introduce the “9th” chord extension and left-hand 10ths to create fuller sounding chord voicings with a strong harmonic foundation.