Episodes
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Oleo" by Sonny Rollins. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Sonny Rollin's Bebop Tune "Oleo"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for...
Published 11/28/23
It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano with Mike Steinel!
Mike Steinel is a jazz trumpeter, pianist, composer, arranger and novelist. An internationally recognized jazz educator, Mike is the author the highly acclaimed Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble and Building a Jazz Vocabulary. He has performed throughout the US, Canada and in Europe, Africa and Asia. He has, appeared as soloist at the MENC, IAJE, and JEN international conventions; and at the Midwest Band and Orchestra...
Published 11/22/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'D' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'D' Altered Sounds
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Developmental Arpeggio and Scale...
Published 11/14/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for Primary 'D' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
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Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for Primary 'D'...
Published 11/07/23
It's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano with special guest Paul Croteau.
Paul grew up in Bloomfield, CT. His father was a passionate jazz fan with a modest but finely refined record collection, immersing him in the sounds of Dexter Gordon, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Phil Woods, Jack McDuff, and many other jazz greats. He took up the saxophone at the age of 10, then taught himself piano during high school. He studied classical saxophone with Philip Delibero, earned All-State and...
Published 10/31/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Dewey Square" by Charlie Parker. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Charlie Parker's Bebop Tune "Dewey Square"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings...
Published 10/25/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Jazz Piano Practice Approach. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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A Jazz Piano Practice Approach
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Essential jazz piano skills found in a Jazz Piano Practice Approach
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The...
Published 10/17/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'A' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'A' Altered...
Published 10/10/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'A' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
Discover
Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'A'...
Published 10/03/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Four" by Miles Davis. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The Mile Davis Bebop Tune "Four"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for...
Published 09/27/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Improvisation Grids. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Improvisation Grids
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How to create Improvisation Grids
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An Improvisation Grid to improvise over an isolated sound, a...
Published 09/20/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'E' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
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Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'E'...
Published 09/13/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'E' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
Discover
Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'E'...
Published 09/05/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Harmonic Minor Modes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The Harmonic Minor Modes
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How to properly study and apply the Harmonic Minor Modes
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The various sounds created by...
Published 08/29/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Chet Baker's Solo on the jazz standard "Tangerine." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Chet Baker's Solo on "Tangerine" from the 1974 album "She Was Too Good To Me"
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Various...
Published 08/22/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin' High." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The Dizzy Gillespie Bebop Tune "Groovin' High"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings...
Published 08/15/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'B' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
Discover
Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'B'...
Published 08/09/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'B' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'B' Sounds
Play
Five...
Published 08/01/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the Melodic Minor Modes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The Melodic Minor Modes
Learn
How to properly study and apply the Melodic Minor Modes
Play
The various sounds created by...
Published 07/25/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The George Shearing Bebop Tune "Lullaby of Birdland"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody,...
Published 07/18/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'F#' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
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Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'F#' Altered...
Published 07/12/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Gb/F#' Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises
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Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Gb/F#'...
Published 07/05/23
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!
Anita G. Houser was born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina. At age seven, Anita’s singing ability was recognized and nurtured by her church’s Minister of Music, who often featured her as a soloist. Anita quickly discovered that she had a gift and passion for music. She started piano lessons at age eight, and taught her first piano student at age 15.
She earned 1st chair clarinet in her high school band. In chorus she competed with...
Published 06/27/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play Charlie Parker's "Au Privave." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
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The Charlie Parker Bebop Tune "Au Privave"
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Chords Changes, Harmonic Function, Melody, and Fingerings for "Au...
Published 06/21/23
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!
Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Jazz Improvisation Exercises for 'Db' Altered Sounds. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:
Discover
Jazz Improvisation Exercises
Learn
Developmental Arpeggio and Scale Patterns for 'Db' Altered...
Published 06/13/23