Jazz Piano Skills
Jazz Piano Skills
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Improvisation
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano!
Keywords
Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Christmas Jazz, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Jazz Harmony, Melody Analysis, Jazz Standards
(jazzpianoskills.store/podcast/2024/1224/leadsheets.pdf) Summary
In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the classic Christmas tune 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' with a focus on developing improvisational skills. The session is structured around a three-tier approach: harmony, melody, and improvisation, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses in jazz piano. The episode includes practical exercises and techniques for improvisation, culminating in a comprehensive exploration of the tune.
Podcast Packets
Illustrations (jazzpianoskills.store/podcast/2024/1224/illustrations.pdf)
Lead Sheets (jazzpianoskills.store/podcast/2024/1224/leadsheets.pdf)
Play Alongs (jazzpianoskills.store/podcast/2024/1224/playalongs.pdf)
Takeaways
The three-tier approach to studying tunes is essential.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for improvement.
Improvisation can be systematically developed using specific techniques.
Listening to various renditions of a tune enhances understanding.
Practicing with stationary threads helps develop harmonic vision.
Incorporating silence in music is as important as sound.
Eighth note movement adds complexity to improvisation.
Half-step approachments create tension in musical phrases.
Improvisation is a lifelong journey that requires patience.
Consistent practice leads to significant growth in jazz piano skills.
Titles
Mastering Jazz Piano: A Christmas Special
Improvisation Techniques for Jazz Pianists
Unlocking the Secrets of Jazz Piano Skills
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: A Jazz Exploration
The Art of Improvisation in Jazz Piano
Jazz Piano Skills: Christmas Edition
Sound Bites
"It's time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano."
"Today, we're going to wrap things up."
"There's no better way to improve our playing."
"You are in the right place at the right time."
"It's time to discover, learn, and play Santa Claus is coming to town."
"Music is sound and silence."
"This is a lifelong journey. It doesn't happen overnight."
"Merry Christmas to all and most of all, have fun!"
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Good Grief Vince Guaraldi, O Tannenbaum
Переглядів 164 години тому
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano! Jazz Piano Skills welcomes back Josh Walsh (Jazz-Library.com). It's that time of year when jazzers from around the world anticipate the arrival of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and the classic rendition of O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree). Enjoy this interview and in-depth discussion of the transcription of Vince Guaraldi's solo on th...
Good Grief Vince Guaraldi, O Tannenbaum
Переглядів 14721 годину тому
It's time to Discover, Learn, and Play Jazz Piano! Jazz Piano Skills welcomes back Josh Walsh (Jazz-Library.com). It's that time of year when jazzers from around the world anticipate the arrival of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and the classic rendition of O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree). Enjoy this interview and in-depth discussion of the transcription of Vince Guaraldi's solo on th...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Melodic Analysis
Переглядів 134 години тому
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you wi...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Harmonic Analysis
Переглядів 34 години тому
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you wi...
Special Guest, Brad Hawbaker
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Keywords jazz piano, music education, improvisation, practice techniques, self-imposed constraints, learning journey, musical influences, jazz voicings, piano lessons, musician's growth, jazz piano, chord voicings, improvisation, practice techniques, jazz standards, melody, learning process, musical growth, jazz skills Summary In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence and Brad Hawbaker discuss Bra...
Special Guest, Brad Hawbaker
Переглядів 34 години тому
Keywords jazz piano, music education, improvisation, practice techniques, self-imposed constraints, learning journey, musical influences, jazz voicings, piano lessons, musician's growth, jazz piano, chord voicings, improvisation, practice techniques, jazz standards, melody, music education, learning process, musical growth, jazz skills Summary In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence and Brad Haw...
September in the Rain, Improvisation
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Disc...
September in the Rain, Melodic Analysis
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Disc...
September in the Rain, Harmonic Analysis
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "September in the Rain." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Disc...
Hybrid Scales
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 Hybrid Scales that will help you develop the skill and art of impr...
Hybrid Arpeggios
Переглядів 54 години тому
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 Hybrid Arepggios that will help you develop the skill and art of i...
Just Friends, Improvisation
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover (jaz...
Just Friends, Melodic Analysis
Переглядів 34 години тому
Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover (jaz...
Just Friends, Harmonic Analysis
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills (www.jazzpianoskills.com/) 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 "Just Friends." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will: Discover (jaz...
Practicing Silence
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Practicing Silence
Angel Eyes, Improvisation
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Angel Eyes, Melodic Analysis
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Angel Eyes, Melodic Analysis
Angel Eyes, Harmonic Analysis
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I Wish You Love, Improvisation Bonus
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I Wish You Love, Improvisation
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I Wish You Love, Melodic Analysis
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I Wish You Love, Harmonic Analysis
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Patrick Køhalmi
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Stop Thinking Way Too Hard
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Have You Met Miss Jones, Melodic Analysis
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  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex Годину тому

    Great approach to keep the interval and change only entry point and destination point when making music with scales and arpeggios - new ideas👌

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 9 годин тому

    Repetition of the basics and beyond is always a good thing to do no matter what skill level - I absolutely agree - your podcast is the best I have come across so far and I have stumbled upon numerous more or less valuable over the course of time

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 9 годин тому

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 9 годин тому

    Great teaching❤

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 10 годин тому

    Excellent lesson❤

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 11 годин тому

    Thank you for another valuable lesson ❤ - please check the description of the voicings - they show 7 not 6

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 12 годин тому

    The second minor voicing in the description has a 9th at the end, is that intended or should there be a 5th? Thanks for your answer in advance

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 12 годин тому

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex 13 годин тому

    Very concise and clear lessons ❤

  • @yvonnekaufman3769
    @yvonnekaufman3769 17 годин тому

    Previous of student of Bob Winters, would love to personally hear his thoughts on jazz. If you could in any way help me reconnect, that would be amazing.

  • @yvonnekaufman3769
    @yvonnekaufman3769 17 годин тому

    Previous of student of Bob Winters, would love to personally hear his thoughts on jazz. If you could in any way help me reconnect, that would be amazing.

  • @newbox2178
    @newbox2178 17 годин тому

    Thanks; keep going please

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex День тому

    Thank you

  • @CrossBonesAlex
    @CrossBonesAlex День тому

    Thank you.

    • @jazzpianoskills
      @jazzpianoskills День тому

      You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help!

  • @jefferyboyle7276
    @jefferyboyle7276 2 дні тому

    ✌ 🎹 🎅 🎄

  • @isaiahodumuye6388
    @isaiahodumuye6388 2 дні тому

    Stoked to be the first ever view (listen) of this video :)

    • @jazzpianoskills
      @jazzpianoskills 2 дні тому

      I'm stoked, too, and Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills! Merry Christmas!

  • @hiko_st4h
    @hiko_st4h 3 дні тому

    THIS IS ACTUALLY SO GOOD WHERE ARE THE VIEWS HELOO?

    • @jazzpianoskills
      @jazzpianoskills 3 дні тому

      Thank you! Spread the word - much appreciated!

  • @mooniv4356
    @mooniv4356 4 дні тому

    Very cool!! :)

  • @JoshWalshMusic
    @JoshWalshMusic 9 днів тому

    Always love being here and humbled to share the holiday with the great Dr Bob.

    • @jazzpianoskills
      @jazzpianoskills 9 днів тому

      Josh - you're too kind! The pleasure is mine. It was great seeing you and walking through the Vince Guaraldi solo together. As always, your insight is spot on! Merry Christmas!

    • @michaelknapek8032
      @michaelknapek8032 5 днів тому

      How do I download and print the transcript?

    • @michaelknapek8032
      @michaelknapek8032 5 днів тому

      The transcription?

  • @javiercabrera3517
    @javiercabrera3517 13 днів тому

    I own two of his books and I’ve always loved the comments and notes additions to the pedagogical part of the books, and I’ve always wondered how humble and fun this person must be. All this was confirmed here. Thank you so much for your approach and for being a down to earth person Mr Bert Ligon.

  • @michelesturtevant
    @michelesturtevant 20 днів тому

    Backing tracks w/ bass, piano, and drums...sounds good!

  • @michelesturtevant
    @michelesturtevant 20 днів тому

    I love listening to the backing tracks on their own, especially Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)!!!

  • @ili626
    @ili626 Місяць тому

    Professor Ligon is a very generous educator. Great person

  • @amanalmeida9415
    @amanalmeida9415 Місяць тому

    Liz is incredible!! She changed my life

  • @rodolfoamaralguitar
    @rodolfoamaralguitar 2 місяці тому

    Gold lesson! 1:17 Scales 7:10 Voicings 11:27 Repertoire 19:52 Ear training 24:33 The importance of history 26:58 How to improvise 33:35 Transcriptions 41:20 Accompanying 42:52 Time

  • @rodolfoamaralguitar
    @rodolfoamaralguitar 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this Dr. Bob!

  • @t-wormbass8192
    @t-wormbass8192 2 місяці тому

    Two talented pianist and educators. Studied with Bob back in late 90's at Dallas School of Music (I wasn't the most dedicated student, but learned a lot from him). Also bought all of Bert Ligon's books back then too.

  • @Steve-xl1en
    @Steve-xl1en 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful interview. I have just bought both of his books

  • @liversxiaoshine462
    @liversxiaoshine462 6 місяців тому

    My piano teacher!

  • @johnkelley5940
    @johnkelley5940 7 місяців тому

    Great conversation! A lot of knowledge and experience to share.

  • @TheTimAddison
    @TheTimAddison 8 місяців тому

    The insights in this video are tremendous! Thank you for putting this out :)

  • @Oscar_Dakota
    @Oscar_Dakota 9 місяців тому

    Interesting! I’ll check that method, and the novels are intriguing! Thank you

  • @Oscar_Dakota
    @Oscar_Dakota 9 місяців тому

    Lots of wisdom in this interview. Thank you

  • @turbodownwarddog
    @turbodownwarddog Рік тому

    Clearly the best thing I've watched on UA-cam in years.

  • @jimmings8672
    @jimmings8672 Рік тому

    VERY FUN! i SWEAR YOU LOOK LIKE mATT oWENS....

  • @HectorDavidPoloCheva
    @HectorDavidPoloCheva Рік тому

    Greetings to both great music masters!

  • @JoshWalshMusic
    @JoshWalshMusic Рік тому

    Thanks for having me, Bob!

    • @sendaiizumi
      @sendaiizumi Рік тому

      Always fun to hear Josh and Dr. Bob's interaction and perspectives. 👍

  • @HectorDavidPoloCheva
    @HectorDavidPoloCheva Рік тому

    What a great interview! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @SStone-dm7es
    @SStone-dm7es Рік тому

    Dan Hearle took sessions in London, Richmond upon Thames in 2004! I really have a high regard for his great knowledge of jazz, harmony and melody! His work there for me was very inspirational. Thanks Dan, from Victor! God bless you!

  • @abath07
    @abath07 Рік тому

    The bulk of what McCoy Tyner played on Blue Bossa was C-6/9 and F-6/9 with few rare C-7 and F-7 chords popping up in the midst of it all. The same went for Barry Harris playing Blue Bossa. I am not sure why it has become C-7 Dorian-centric instead.

  • @kaysonjarri2808
    @kaysonjarri2808 Рік тому

    I took Bert's jazz theory class as an undergrad at USC...it wasnt until then when I got the full grasp of music.

  • @piggies.254
    @piggies.254 Рік тому

    Such a fantastic interview, thank you so much! I really enjoyed both parts to this, I feel like you guys could have talked all day! What a legend Jamey Aerbersold is and what a service he has done for Jazz education. As a classically trained musician I would never have had a go at improvising without his materials.....great humour and warmth in this interview. Loved the bit about the couple listening to the II-V-I album...SO funny!!

  • @EdwardAkinseye
    @EdwardAkinseye Рік тому

    Truly inspiring!!!

  • @HectorDavidPoloCheva
    @HectorDavidPoloCheva Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @sin77777
    @sin77777 2 роки тому

    please keep doing this❤

  • @sin77777
    @sin77777 2 роки тому

    this man's books are great,but his personality is even better.

  • @DojoOfCool
    @DojoOfCool 2 роки тому

    I worked at original Dick Grove School of Music and remember Liz Kinnon very well first as a student and later as a teacher at the school. She's not only a great pianist but one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. Sure good to see her again.

  • @danielg8001
    @danielg8001 2 роки тому

    Very worthwhile to listen to super advice like this. It may seem a long interview but the solid advice will save hours of misdirected practice! Many thanks for the interview.

  • @ScottDuncan53
    @ScottDuncan53 2 роки тому

    Liz, when you mentioned how important the ears are, and about ditching the fake books, I was reminded of choral music composer in a workshop saying that a music reader opens a book to the score pages and plays from those, and an ear player opens a book to the table of contents and plays from that.

  • @can_hiras
    @can_hiras 2 роки тому

    Ron is one of the best jazz pianists in the world. He is also an amazing piano teacher. His perspective on music is unique. Getting to know him is the best turning point in my life.