Jazz Piano Skills is a weekly educational podcast for pianists who want to understand jazz harmony, develop improvisation skills, and become more confident jazz musicians.
Hosted by Dr. Bob Lawrence, jazz pianist, music educator, and Director of The Dallas School of Music, each episode explores the essential skills of jazz piano through a structured, practical approach to learning.
Each month focuses on a jazz standard through four areas of study:
- Harmonic Analysis — Understand chord progressions, harmonic function, and the musical relationships that shape jazz standards.
- Melodic Analysis — Explore melodic phrases, musical motifs, rhythmic relationships, and the construction of memorable jazz melodies.
- Improvisation Development — Learn to improvise through practical exercises, melodic vocabulary, and a systematic understanding of jazz harmony.
- Solo Piano Development — Develop the skills needed to interpret jazz standards and create your own solo piano arrangements.
Whether you're beginning your jazz piano journey or refining your existing skills, Jazz Piano Skills provides a consistent educational process designed to help you understand the music you play.
Discover, learn, and play with Jazz Piano Skills.
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