Jazz Piano Skills
A podcast introducing aspiring jazz pianists to essential jazz piano skills. Professional jazz piano lessons are provided by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President of The Dallas School of Music.
Episodes
Over the Rainbow, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence demystifies jazz improvisation by breaking it down into fundamental musical facts and skills. He guides listeners through understanding harmony, melody, rhythm, and how these elements come together to create authentic jazz language, emphasizing that improvisation is accessibl
Over the Rainbow, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores how to make jazz melodies sing on the piano by developing internal listening and melodic phrasing skills. He uses 'Over the Rainbow' as a case study to teach transcription, phrasing, target notes, and improvisation within jazz standards.KeywordsJazz piano,
Over the Rainbow, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the harmonic structure of 'Over the Rainbow,' emphasizing the importance of understanding harmonic function, form, and voicings to deepen jazz piano skills. He guides listeners through practical analysis and exercises to develop harmonic fluency.KeywordsJaz
What Does it Really Mean to Learn Jazz Piano?
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamental principles of learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding, connection, and mastery of core skills over accumulating information. He guides listeners through a process of discovering, learning, and playing that transforms musicianship and personal expression.KeywordsJazz piano, music education, mastery, harmony,
Teach Me Tonight, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the deep connection between melody and harmony in jazz piano. He emphasizes that hearing melody harmonically transforms solo piano playing from simple accompaniment into a complete musical experience.KeywordsJazz Piano, Harmony, Melody, Solo Piano, Music Theory, Improvisation,
Teach Me Tonight, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of harmonic awareness, shapes, motion, and rhythm. He guides listeners through a process-based approach to improvisation, focusing on harmonic shapes and melodic development from Teach Me Tonight.Keyw
Teach Me Tonight, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this lesson, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of melody in jazz improvisation, analyzing 'Teach Me Tonight' to uncover how melody organizes musical motion, communicates story, and enhances improvisation skills. KeywordsJazz piano, melody analysis, improvisation, Teach Me Tonight, musical
Teach Me Tonight, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityEvery month at Jazz Piano Skills, we begin a new tune study by doing what every serious jazz musician should do first—understand the harmony.In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence launches a month-long study of the classic standard Teach Me Tonight with a thorough harmonic analysis of the tune. You'll explore the fo
I've Got the World on a String, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsLead SheetsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence brings the monthly tune study of “I’ve Got the World on a String” to its final and most practical stage — solo piano application. Building on the harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, and improvisation development explored throughout the month, this lesson focuses on organizing harmony,
I've Got the World on a String, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityMastering Jazz Improvisation: A Comprehensive Guide to Melodic MovementDiscover how to enhance your jazz improvisation skills through melodic movement and rhythmic control. Perfect for jazz enthusiasts and musicians looking to elevate their performance.Improvisation in jazz is often misunderstood. Many believe it’s
I've Got the World on a String, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores melodic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' emphasizing the importance of melody, phrases, target notes, and musical expression in jazz piano. The episode covers practical techniques for transcribing melodies, understanding their movement, and applying differ
I've Got the World on a String, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of forward motion in jazz piano development, emphasizing that moving on to new tunes enhances skills rather than signifies unfinished work. He discusses the core musical facts that underpin all jazz music and provides a detailed harmonic analysis of 'I've Got
I Got Rhythm, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryThis episode focuses on solo jazz piano development, emphasizing the importance of harmonic understanding, melodic motion, improvisation, and practical application through the tune 'I Got Rhythm.' Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through structured practice methods, grounding techniques, and the si
I Got Rhythm, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the art of jazz improvisation using 'I Got Rhythm' as a case study. He emphasizes the importance of organization, clarity, and strategic practice in developing improvisational skills, breaking down musical facts and practical exercises.KeywordsJazz improvisation, jazz piano
I Got Rhythm, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the core principles of jazz melody, focusing on how to develop musical clarity and expressive phrasing through the analysis of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm.' This episode emphasizes understanding musical facts, phrase shaping, and stylistic interpretation to enhance your j
I Got Rhythm, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryDr. Bob Lawrence discusses the challenges of modern music education, emphasizing the importance of structured, foundational practice in jazz piano. He guides listeners through a detailed analysis of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm,' highlighting key concepts in harmony, melody, and rhythm, and shares
The Seven Facts of Music
LECTURE SERIESNo Podcast PacketsSummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the seven facts of music, providing a clear, logical framework to understand and improve your jazz playing. This episode emphasizes the importance of clarity, shapes, and rhythm in mastering music.Keywordsmusic theory, jazz piano, seven facts of music, improvisation, harmony, melody, rhythm, music educationKey TopicsThe seven facts o
Sweet Lorraine, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryThis episode explores the art of solo jazz piano, focusing on harmonic and melodic analysis, improvisation, and practical approaches to playing solo. Dr. Bob Lawrence shares structured methods to develop mastery, emphasizing understanding music fundamentals and applying them creatively.KeywordsJazz Piano, Solo Piano, Ha
Sweet Lorraine, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of intentional practice, time awareness, and mastering the third interval. He demonstrates how focusing on thirds can simplify improvisational development and enhance musical vocabulary.KeywordsJazz i
Sweet Lorraine, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills Community SummaryJoin Dr. Bob Lawrence as he explores the melodic analysis of 'Sweet Lorraine,' emphasizing the importance of phrasing, shaping melodies, and applying harmonic and stylistic treatments to enhance jazz improvisation and performance.KeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Sweet Lorraine, Phrasing, Impr
Sweet Lorraine, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, harmonic analysis, improvisation, music education, jazz standards, learning process, structured practice, Sweet Lorraine, voicings, music theorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the structured approach to learning jazz piano through the study of the standard
Embraceable You, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Solo Piano, Music Education, Harmonization, Jazz Skills, Improvisation, Melody, Chord Progressions, Music Theory, Jazz TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of a systematic educational proc
Embraceable You, Improvisation
Keywordsjazz piano, improvisation, Embraceable You, melodic pathways, jazz skills, music education, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, jazz techniques, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the classic tune 'Embraceable You.' The conversation begins with an overview of the
Embraceable You, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Embraceable You, Seven Facts of Music, Articulation, Jazz Education, Improvisation, Practice Strategies, Music Theory, Jazz TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the Gershwin standard 'Embraceable You.&ap
Embraceable You, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Embraceable You, Jazz Harmony, Music Education, Jazz Techniques, Improvisation, Music Analysis, Jazz Standards, Piano Skills, Music PracticeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a new tune study focusing on the jazz standard 'Embraceable You' by George
Stars Fell on Alabama, Solo Piano
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsKeywordsJazz Piano, Solo Piano Techniques, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Skills, Piano Practice, Music TheoryTakeawaysSolo piano requires a commitment to mastering essential skills.The study of jazz piano is organized into four key areas.Time, harmony, and melody are the three non-negotiables in solo
Stars Fell on Alabama, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence dives deep into the art of improvisation, focusing on the classic tune "Stars Fell on Alabama." He outlines a structured approach to jazz piano that spans over three weeks, emphasizing harmonic and melodic analysis before honing in on improvisat
Stars Fell on Alabama, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Expressiveness, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Music Theory, Stars Fell on AlabamaSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the jazz standard 'Stars Fell on Alabama.' He emphasizes the impor
Stars Fell on Alabama, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, learning jazz, Stars Fell on Alabama, jazz voicings, harmonic analysis, jazz education, music theory, improvisation, jazz standards, piano skillsSummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes listeners to a new year of Jazz Piano Skills, introducing an exciting four-week study format centered
Four Pillars of Jazz Piano
KeywordsJazz Piano, Growth, Harmony, Improvisation, Melodic Design, Solo Piano, Music Education, Jazz Community, 2026 VisionSummaryIn this final episode of 2025, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on a year of growth within the Jazz Piano Skills community, emphasizing the importance of harmony, melody, and improvisation. He introduces the Four Pillars of Jazz Piano, which will guide the learning process in
A Jazz Piano Christmas
KeywordsJazz Piano, Christmas Music, Solo Piano, Improvisation, Vince Guaraldi, Christmas Standards, Jazz Education, Music Theory, Piano Techniques, Holiday TunesSummaryIn this festive episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence celebrates the holiday season by exploring classic Christmas tunes through the lens of jazz piano. He recaps previous studies, introduces new plans for solo jazz piano
Christmas Time is Here, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Christmas Time Is Here, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Music Practice, Jazz Checklist, Music LearningSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the cla
Christmas Time is Here, Melodic Analysis
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Christmas Time is Here, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, essential skills, Christmas time is here, Vince Guraldi, music theory, harmonic analysis, jazz improvisation, piano voicings, music education, jazz communitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the December tune, 'Christmas Time is Here' by Vince Gura
How to Start Jazz Improvising
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsmusic theory, scales, arpeggios, harmonic vision, melody, motif developmentSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of mastering scales and arpeggios in music theory. He emphasizes the connection between harmony and melody, explaining how a strong understanding of harmonic struc
A Beautiful Friendship, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsmusic practice, scales, arpeggios, technique, musicianshipSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the common practice of separating scales and arpeggios in music training. He emphasizes the importance of integrating these elements into a cohesive practice routine that focuses on music rather
A Beautiful Friendship, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordspractice, objectives, focused practice, time management, skill developmentSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of shifting the focus from the duration of practice to the objectives of each practice session. He advocates for a more structured approach where each session is d
A Beautiful Friendship, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsharmony, music theory, musical notes, subjective experience, good harmony, bad harmonySummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of harmony in music, explaining that it is defined as the sound produced when two or more notes are played together. He emphasizes the subjective nature of
Tangerine, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, musical facts, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, improvisation trees, jazz skills, music education, tangerine, jazz vocabularySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the concept of improvisat
Special Guest, Lisa Deneau
KeywordsJazz, Piano, Music Education, Jazz Piano Skills, Musical Journey, Influences, Practice, Learning, Community, ListeningTakeawaysLisa's mother was a significant influence on her love for music.She grew up in a musically rich environment with classical and jazz influences.Lisa's journey into jazz began in college with a history of jazz class.She moved to New York to pursue her passi
Tangerine, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Techniques, Learning Jazz, Piano SkillsTakeawaysEstablish a well-structured practice strategy for success.Understanding the seven facts of music is crucial.Listening to jazz is essential for
Tangerine, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, music education, harmony, melody, improvisation, chord voicing, jazz standards, Tangerine, music theory, piano skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning tunes. The discus
Jazz Piano: Common Questions Answered
KeywordsJazz Piano, improvisation, harmony, chords, voicings, practice, learning, techniques, repertoire, jazz standardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores common questions related to jazz piano, covering a wide range of topics from fundamental techniques to improvisation, harmony, and repertoire. The discussion is structured around seven categories of questions,
Improvisation, The Mastery of Harmony
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmony, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Ideas, Music Theory, Piano Practice, Jazz Standards, Music MasterySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz improvisation and harmony. He emphasizes the importance of understanding t
Blue Bossa, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Blue Bossa, Music Practice, Jazz Learning, Music TheorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential components of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tun
Blue Bossa, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Blue Bossa, Jazz Education, Practice Strategy, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Skills, Learning Jazz, Piano TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, focusing on the standard 'Blue
Blue Bossa, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Blue Bossa, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Improvisation, Harmony, Melody, Jazz Standards, Music TheorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence celebrates the 300th episode and emphasizes the importance of skill-centric learning in jazz piano. He introduces t
Celebrating 300 Episodes!
KeywordsJazz Piano, Music Education, Teaching, Learning, Jazz Skills, Piano Skills, Music Journey, Jazz Episodes, Music Theory, Jazz ImprovisationSummaryIn this celebratory 300th episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on his musical journey, the importance of effective teaching and learning, and highlights favorite episodes from listeners. He emphasizes the significance of focusin
That's All, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, music theory, jazz skills, piano techniques, chord tones, rhythmic vocabulary, music education, jazz community, practice tipsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the tune 'That's All.&
That's All, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Practice Strategy, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Ear Training, Chord Progressions, Music TheorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, emphasizing the need for a stru
That's All, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, music education, jazz skills, harmonic analysis, improvisation, music theory, jazz standards, piano voicings, learning jazz, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed to play jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learni
Congrats, You're Improvising!
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, arpeggios, melodic vocabulary, jazz education, music theory, jazz standards, musical patterns, jazz skills, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essence of improvisation in jazz piano. He emphasizes the importance of understanding harmo
Inverted Major Arpeggios
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Inverted Arpeggios, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Harmony, Melody, Music Practice, George Gershwin, Lady Be GoodSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of inverted arpeggios, emphasizing their importance in jazz improvisation. The discussion beg
Lady Be Good, Improvisation
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Arpeggios, Music Theory, Practice Techniques, Jazz Skills, Lady Be Good, Music Education, Piano Lessons, Jazz CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Lady Be Good.' The discussion cov
Lady Be Good, Melodic Analysis
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Practice Plan, Seven Facts of Music, Lady Be Good, Jazz Education, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Skills, Music PracticeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the classic jazz standard 'Lady Be Good.' The discussion emphasizes t
Lady Be Good, Harmonic Analysis
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, essential skills, improvisation, harmony, melody, rhythm, Lady Be Good, George Gershwin, music education, jazz standardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. He disc
50 "Must Know" Rhythms!
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, rhythm, improvisation, jazz standards, musical education, melodic vocabulary, jazz techniques, music theory, jazz practice, jazz skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the essential elements of jazz piano, focusing on the importance of rhythm in musical expression. He emphasiz
Misty, Improvisation
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the process of improving their improvisation skills using the jazz standard 'MISTY'. The conversation covers essential foundational skills for new jazz pianists, the importance of membership resources, and a structured approach to learning a
Misty, Melodic Analysis
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the classic jazz standard 'Misty.' He emphasizes the importance of a structured practice strategy, the seven facts of music as a guiding compass, and the value of listening to various renditions of a tune. The discussion includes
Misty, Harmonic Analysis
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the new monthly tune study, emphasizing a skill-centric approach to learning jazz piano. He outlines the four essential pillars of jazz piano skills: harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. The discussion includes the importance of understanding the seven facts
Rhythmic Major Arpeggios
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the essential role of rhythm in jazz music, emphasizing its importance in improvisation and overall musicianship. The discussion begins with a review of the jazz standard 'Georgia on My Mind' and transitions into a deep exploration of rhyt
Georgia on My Mind, Improvisation
IllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, rhythm challenge, Georgia on my mind, music education, jazz skills, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, jazz community, music practiceSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential elements of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Ge
Georgia on My Mind, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, practice strategy, seven facts of music, Georgia on My Mind, jazz education, improvisation, voicings, target notes, music theorySummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of 'Georgia on My Mind,' emphasizing the importance
Georgia on My Mind, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityIn this insightful episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence takes a deep dive into the timeless jazz standard “Georgia on My Mind” by Hoagy Carmichael. Join Dr. Lawrence as he unpacks the tune’s elegant form and explores its rich harmonic landscape through a detailed analysis of chord changes and harmonic functions.
Improvisation, a Rhythmic Command of Time
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Rhythmic Command, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bossa Nova, Melodic Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Jazz Vocabulary, jazz piano, improvisation, rhythmic patterns, music education, jazz exercises, melodic lines, recording practice, music theory, jazz skills, piano techn
Diatonic Improvisation Patterns
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Diatonicism, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Vocabulary, Arpeggios, Jazz Education, Antonio Carlos Jobim, WaveSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz piano through the lens of diatonicism, harmonic and melodic analysis, and
Wave, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, music education, jazz skills, chord scale relationships, rhythm challenge, music theory, jazz standardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the essential skills needed for jazz piano, focusing on improvisation develop
Wave, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Practice Strategies, Chord Inversions, Improvisation, Rhythm, Music Theory, Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Transcription, Wave, Music Education, Improvisation, Fingerings, Music Phrases, Target Notes, TreatmentsSummaryIn this episode
Wave, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Essential Skills, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Skills, Improvisation, Rhythm, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Wave, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jazz, Piano, Wave, Chord Changes, Harmonic Analysis, Voicing Techniques, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Improvisation, Music PracticeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz
Cyclical Quadruplets
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Cyclical Quadruplets, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Vocabulary, Music Education, Piano Skills, Jazz Techniques, Music Theory, Jazz Practice, Jazz ExercisesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the concept of cyclical quadruplets, an essential jazz skill for developing imp
What a Difference a Day Makes, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, cyclical quadruplets, music theory, jazz skills, chord notation, rhythm challenge, music educationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on harmonic and me
What a Difference a Day Makes, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, practice strategies, improvisation, music education, jazz standards, learning jazz, music theory, jazz techniques, jazz skillsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of melodic analysis, focusing on the classic tune 'What a Differ
What a Difference a Day Makes, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, essential skills, harmony, melody, improvisation, rhythm, music theory, jazz standards, voicings, learning tunesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces essential jazz piano skills, emphasizing the importance of harmony, melody, improvisation, and rhythm. He discusses th
Improvisation's Little Secret
KeywordsJazz Piano, Improvisation, Interval of the Third, Jazz Skills, Music EducationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of improvisation in jazz piano, focusing on the importance of mastering the interval of the third. He emphasizes that jazz is not merely about reading music but understanding sound and the shapes that create it. The discussion incl
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, musical facts, learning jazz, jazz skills, music education, jazz techniques, piano practice, jazz theory, rhythm challengeSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, melodic analysis, I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, jazz skills, practice strategies, voicings, improvisation, rhythm, music educationSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the standard 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.'
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Harmonic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Essential Skills, Practice Techniques, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Melody, Rhythm, Jazz Standards, Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Lead Sheets, Chord Changes, Voicings, Rhythm Challenges, Music Education, Jazz StandardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the im
The Jazz Language
Keywordsjazz piano, jazz language, music education, improvisation, harmony, melody, jazz skills, music theory, practice techniques, jazz progressionsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven facts of music. He explores the concept of the jazz language, breaking it down
Fly Me to the Moon, Improvisation
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsjazz piano, improvisation, transposition, music theory, jazz skills, Fly Me to the Moon, rhythmic challenges, melodic analysis, harmonic analysis, music education, jazz, improvisation, musical silence, tension notes, eighth notes, jazz piano, musical phrasing, lead sheetsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills
Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis
Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsJazz Piano Skills CommunityKeywordsJazz Piano, Fly Me to the Moon, Melodic Analysis, Jazz Skills, Rhythm Challenge, Music Education, Improvisation, Jazz Treatments, Music Theory, Piano TechniquesSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills for jazz piano, focusing on the classic standard 'Fly Me
