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.
An open Q&A session with Grammy winning blues and funk specialist Jon Cleary. Ask questions live or submit in them advance. Tune in to listen to some funky New Orleans Piano.
In this lesson, we introduce blues scale improvisation and aim to consolidate all of the ideas and concepts covered in this course.
In this lesson we introduce the 6th and 7th chord tones to build upon the triad foundation and create more interesting melodic pathways.
An overview of the 12 bar slow blues in F. We then transpose the ideas to C and arrange the tune “Drown In My Own Tears” in the style of Ray Charles.
We explore a number of simple but beautiful Brazilian tunes to build your foundational repertoire in the Samba & Bossa Nova music styles.
An interactive Zoom workshop on jazz piano improvisation. Tuomo explains ways to transform random notes into cohesive and thematic improvised solos.
This lesson provides a deep understanding and practical application of the iconic ‘Famous Lick’ – widely used in blues improvisation.