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 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 live seminar, Lyndol demystifies the art of vocal accompaniment. We explore a range of harmonic techniques to provide harmonic support to the vocalist whilst also allowing the voice to shine.
In this seminar we take a deep dive into the delightful jazz standard “The Nearness Of You”. We discuss the forum, analyse the chord changes, and then apply interesting voicings, reharmonisations, fills, and improvisation tips.
In this live seminar we explore 2 handed block voicings which include the melody on top to guide and train our voice. If you are new to accompanying yourself and you’re unsure where to start, this live seminar is for you.
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 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.
To kick start the new year, this beginner-focused session will teach you the most important chord voicing drills and practice routines to level up your playing in 2022.
Develop your understanding of altered chord voicings and how they are used in jazz piano. We discuss the theory, practice exercises, and tips when arranging tunes.
A practice-focused workshop on passing chords. We discuss the theory, apply to jazz standards, and cover useful drills with 251s and other common progressions.
We explore the many forms and permutations of the 251 progression. Starting with the most basic voicings, we then add extensions, alterations, and substitute harmonies. All examples are applied in context of the tune “Autumn Leaves”.
Monkey Bars exercises develop your ability to compose and improvise by making both the harmony and the melody flexible and developing your inner harmonic sense.
We will arrange the tune “Moonlight In Vermont” in the style of Beegie Adair exploring her voicing choices and solo piano introduction.
In this live seminar Hayden explains the concept of inner voice movement. This simple but effective technique can be used to add depth and interest to our chords, progressions, and arrangements. We work through major, minor, and dominant chords and then apply to some famous jazz standards.
We analyse Beegie Adair’s arrangement, chord voicings, and fills on her rendition of the famous Beatles tune ‘Yesterday’.
In this workshop we study the song’s melody, lyrics and harmony, as well as listening to different versions of this brilliant piece.
In this seminar we discuss the key principles for creating elegant and efficient chord voicings for the modern jazz musician.
In this live seminar we explore creative ways to voice diminished chords and how to utilise the triads that reside within the diminished scale. We also discuss the altered mode and the ‘constellation of triads’ that can be used in our altered voicings and improvised melodies.
Hayden shares some of his favourite solo piano recordings and we analyse the harmony, fills, and techniques for solo piano performance.
Discover the sounds and nuances of suspended harmony. In this live seminar we explore the unique characterises of sus chords and suspended harmony and how to apply to our playing.
Learn the intricacies of the minor 251 progression. We explore voicings and progressions and then apply this theory in context of some well known tunes.
A workshop dedicated to half diminished (-7b5) and diminished chords. We explore voicing options and techniques for improvisation and soloing.
We arrange the jazz ballad “Two For The Road” exploring the form and basic chord changes and then applying reharmonisations and melodic embellishment.
Learn the secrets to creating effective intros, endings, and turnarounds. We explore common chord progressions and vamps and apply to a well-known jazz standard.
Learn how to construct suspended chords and how to apply them to your playing. We explore the theory and apply to well-known tunes.
Learn the different approaches to left hand voicings from basic to 4th voicings and beyond. We also examine some useful chord forms that help us to better understand connections and relations between different harmonic events.
Learn how to play like the jazz pianist Beegie Adair. This listening and transcription session will give you a deeper understanding into Beegie’s playing style.
Learn useful techniques and principles for chord substitution and reharmonisation that we can apply to our arrangements of jazz tunes and Brazilian jazz standards.
In this seminar Jovino explains the concept of non-linear chord voicings and how you can make your piano sing with elegant, efficient, and ergonomic voicing choices.
Learn how to expand and contract our chord voicings by connecting triads. This concept is related to the Triad Improvisation Seminars referenced in the related seminars.
Discover the secrets to effective piano comping voicings and grooves. This seminar will address harmony, rhythm, and the interaction and interplay with other musicians.
