OMFG YES!!! I arrived here on Rick Beato’s recommendation, because I just happened to click on his video about the “greatest solo”, or whatever..jeez, I am too breathless to check back, but I know you know the one.. I am a HUGE fan of New Orleans/Louisiana blues/jazz/gospel piano and organ, and there is precious little real instruction available, but holy moly, you are cracking this wide open.
I was thinking there was 1 triplet too much for the 2nd time, but I just watched again the begining of your video and you explained that. So great lesson ! (thx rick beato)
I came here from Rick Beato's Oscar Peterson video featuring this solo. He not only mentioned you and that you demonstrated this lick, but he also put the link to your channel in the video description. Am looking forward to checking out your stuff here.
I'm a guitarist but *really* dug this... Oscar's playing is unreal - it's mind blowing to realize that he more than likely just improvised it on the spot... inspiring 🔥
This is for me the perfect lesson. Just the right level of difficulty, really, really well explained by an enthusiastic teacher showing me how to play a style that I love. How good can it get!? Thanks, Aimee!
Hi Aimee, just watched this and I must say that your enthusiasm and passion for the music make you the kind of teacher that makes young players love playing. One thing I always loved about OP's playing was the way he could play the same thing on both hands at the same time. Also, check out the show he did with Marion McPartland years ago. Outstanding stuff.
Thank you Aimee! Oscar made it (everything) look so easy, and I know as a piano player that it's not. Great lesson/breakdown. I feel privileged that I got to meet Oscar backstage after a gig and thank him for all the great music. True legend...
You are a treat to watch and your enthusiasm is contagious. It's obvious you have a great love for the music and the instrument. Thanks. Making Learning Fun!
0:26 "...at my gig tonight" Bary Brada maybe go see her perform first? I bet she'd blow your socks off. Agree 100% with NewToneProducer. My dad was an accomplished player but all he showed me were scales. School of hard knocks followed. This makes me want to try new stuff. Thank You Aimee!
Boy, is she an awesome pianist, and what an amazing personality to top it off. Since I just began playing 6 months ago and I'm 59, I'm afraid I won't live long enough to get this good, but I still love watching talented people. Great work Aimee, or should I say Play?
in opposite to many other self declared "teachers" and "tutors" on YT you can really play and you know your way round... - you really deserve so many views...
Thank you for keeping Oscar's music alive and well in this age. I am not a musician, but I have loved his music for 55 years. Your way of explaining Oscar and the fun of his licks is fascinating.
First off, as a piano player, I ALWAYS pay attention to people's HANDS!!! :) btw, you have GREAT hands (good for a piano player, I think). And i think you play VERY well. A funny (imho) story about Oscar Peterson: I was piano player in USAF Band out in Northern CA (would have been about 1982) and OP was going to be playing at the Fairmont Hotel (swank hotel in San Francisco) -- so of course, I was FIRED UP and very excited to see OP in person. Also, his band was GREAT!!!! (Joe Pass on guitar, Nels Henning-Orsted Pederson on bass, and I think it was Snuffy Smith on drums, but not positive about the drummer) -- well, of course, it was ABSOLUTELY "SMOKIN'!!!" -- Now OP is 6' 3" and weighed (at that time) probably 300 pounds -- a very imposing guy -- and after the show I went rushing up to him, and blurted out, "I just wanted to shake those hands; I used to think I was a piano player until I heard you play!" I stuck my hand out; he smiled slightly and shook hands with me, but his handshake was VERY tentative (piano players of course are always very careful about their hands) -- the most interesting thing for me was this: I have fairly decent size hands, but his hands next to mine were probably AT LEAST two inches longer than mine. Years later, I saw a (very nice) video of OP and Andre Previn, and OP said, when asked about his reach on the piano, "Comfortably an eleventh" (in other words, from Middle C up to F an octave and a half above Middle C). He was amazing. Like they reportedly said about Benny Goodman when he died, "Everybody move up one!" In closing, I really enjoyed your video -- and sorry to be so long-winded. :) Keep up the great work!!!
You are an amazing teacher, your explanations are so precise and yet easily digested. As a piano teacher myself I am learning as much about teaching as I am how to play like oscar. Thank you for these videos.
First time I watch one of your videos. I'm hooked. You are an excellent instructor with amazing attention to detail and such helpful tips. Subscribed and grateful. Cheers.
after learning this from you. took me like 30 minutes but then going back and watching him do it again at the beginning of the video makes me realize I'm STILL an amateur haha. He's a wizard
Discovered you and your UA-cam videos a couple of days ago while watching this particular lesson. Have watched several more since then. I love Your Intimates one on one Style, your jazz/blues playing, your incredible warmth & enthusiasm. Keep "em coming!
The more awareness is raised about the brilliance and joy of Oscar Peterson, his musical legacy, and the musicians who were inspired by him the better as far as I'm concerned. Thanks Aimee.
Aimee, you are a DARLING. So willing to share and make it easier to duplicate. THANK YOU! Oscar Peterson! who would have thought you had an angel carrying forward what you created into the lives of musicians of the now and future. Whoopee!
What a challenge- but a fun one! Lot's of practice time ahead for me but I'm going to do little bursts of practice because I'm still using my brain to think about everything. I need to watch/listen to OP again. Thanks so much, Aimee! I'll be looking to your site for more great videos.
I'm going to have to come back and learn this, about half a year or a year from now. I'm just starting to learn the piano, about 2 months ago. I love OP. I love musicians who love OP. You, in particular though, is someone who's ... I don't know, one of the angels here on earth? Angel musicians, yes, put here on UA-cam, to love and guide folks, older folks like me trying to learn jazz piano at a late stage in life. Thank you, thank you, thank you, ma'am.
What a nifty lesson. Love to hear Oscar play. And it's great that someone like you can bring some of his tasty playing down to earth for those of us who need help sussing it out! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Love this video - I'm also passionated about O.P. and can use hours in fascinaton of little (great) details, like you do here, Aimee - listening to his playing makes you happy - studying his playing makes you even more happy and a feeling of deep joy
OMG - I LOVE your instructionals Aimee. I've played multiple instruments all my life and I've learned more from you in several sessions than I have in years! Thank you so much for these!
Hey nice looking room!!!! Just started researching into Oscar Peterson. What a great guy he was. Funny too. Love the interview he did with Andre Previn. What a talent!! Great lesson!!
Hi Aimee!! I am new to your channel and vids since only a few hours, and to hear someone (and watch!) as capable as yourself teaching from Oscar's music is just exhilirating that words fail me... Oscar has been my main inspiration in life, truly a hero and idol for me, and I have been singing his lines since I was a child. Now, some 30+ years on, I can play a fair bit of piano, and am right at about the level you teach to in your vids, which in my view deserve a 10/10 regarding didactical value and presentation. As they say, YOU have MADE my DAY!! Much appreciated, and a very elated student has joined your classroom! ;)
Hi Aimee, I also replied at your transcript/subscribe vid, where you speak of the move to New York and so on, how long ago was that? Are you originally per chance from Canada, like Oscar? Just curious, and btw I am a born and bread dutchman, but the jazz bug entered my brain via Oscar, mainly, through his records, the MJQ, Dave Brubeck, they all found their way to my parents record collection, Teddy Wilson, Earl Hines, and a few more. In particular Oscar, as a small kid, I always thought that because of the harmonies he so beautifully arranges and disects, and the many classical intro's like eg in the We Get Requests album, that Oscar was in fact a classical pianist in my ears, with a delightful irresistable rhythm. hehe - yes he was the outstanding man for me, of course as I got to 10, 11 y/o I realized the difference between Oscar and a Horowitz. ;) Apologies for the lengthy digression.
mcrohof I lived in NYC from 99-2001, and I'm from Northern California. Have you heard Oscar's interview with Marian McPartland? See if you can find it. It will teach you so much about what kind of person he was. So much discipline and study and SO smart and eloquent.
Aime Nolte - I know just about everything there is to know, eg the CBC archives has a few treasures, and of course I have the auto-Bio his now widow - Kelly - helped him type out, fantasic book, 'A Jazz Odyssee' ... If you have not read it, please try and get it, because I am not sure if it still is in print.... I know of Peterson being a guest at McPartland twice, one of which I have on tape (the second one). Very nice that you replied! And the Gene Lees book is of course a biggie, 'The Will To Swing' The man is indeed a giant of a person, highly intelligent, honest, articulate, and the only thing that is a tad negative is that he hardly was there for his children and grand-children, because he toured literally the entire world, 200+ concerts a year.
Love this! Wonderful tutorial. It's so clear how much you are enjoying the music. Keep it up! I shared this to my Facebook page, hoping a few of the people that have been watching my tutorials might enjoy yours. Great stuff! Oscar forever :)
Great job Amy! This might be a bonus lesson in that it was a "how to practice" lesson too. Learning piano can be difficult, awkward, frustrating etc. It's wonderful that you bravely show us that practicing is something we all have to work at. The important thing for people to remember is when practicing, go slow and be patient. It will come. Sometimes I play a phrase over and over again and I can't seem to get it. It's frustrating so I put it down, go to something else, then come back to it some time later and repeat. Go slow and be patient. That's the key. Then you get up one morning, go to the piano and it rolls off your fingers! It's always a great feeling of satisfaction when that happens. Somehow overnight it becomes easy. Oscar Peterson was classically trained and could do anything. Remember that he put in hours and hours of practice every day so he could make it look easy. Of course, you already know this. Hopefully your students can benefit by the advice. Amy, you have such a warm and genuine personality. It's no wonder why you have so many followers. Best Regards.
one cool chillie lickaroo...fun just watching it happen too...good job..I ll be back when I get my grand back and give you a good listen all on all the vids..stilllearninggoodvibes...thanks for the treats XOXO
Very interesting ... and indeed, tricky, as you say! Those giants like Oscar, Erroll, Art, to name just a few, could play the piano in their unique way. Born musicians, not to be jealous of. Just to be admired . .. and to keep listen and enjoy, and learn a bit from them for our own humble abilities. Thank you so much, and keep on playing !
Also check out his Canadiana suite- blues of the prairies. He uses that basic lick there too. Actually the sheet music is well worth buying, as the pieces are just fantastic!!
Aimee, I just discovered your videos today and I'm hooked! Really great approach to the music, wonderful enthusiasm and warmth and super helpful tips. Thanks to you I was playing this Oscar trick within half an hour and loving it.... Also love the tip about adding a note a tone up into a diminished chord to make it more crunchy.... You are a gem - thank you.
On the Db bottom note on the second section, if you just slide your pointer finger down to the C it makes playing it way smoother and easier. Thanks for the great video, this took me about 20 min to learn as an intermediate player
Yep. Thanks honey. From what I learned over 60 or so years ago Oscar was considered next in line to the trcklets / tricks / tricky stuff after Art Tatum. Thank you Aimee Nolte Music for all of your help regarding the piano! Dean Jackson Seattle, WA
Please do more like this Aimee!! Great!!
Bravo my music instructor! Glad to have your musical insight. Thanks a lot, Sir
WOW ABSOLUTLY GORGEOUS
Hey everyone I'm Rick Beato
Hey Rick ever listen to Lorne Lofsky. He toured and recorded with Oscar. Genius player and teacher. Much respect by session guitar players in Toronto.
thanks Rick...great suggestion
OMFG YES!!!
I arrived here on Rick Beato’s recommendation, because I just happened to click on his video about the “greatest solo”, or whatever..jeez, I am too breathless to check back, but I know you know the one..
I am a HUGE fan of New Orleans/Louisiana blues/jazz/gospel piano and organ, and there is precious little real instruction available, but holy moly, you are cracking this wide open.
I was thinking there was 1 triplet too much for the 2nd time, but I just watched again the begining of your video and you explained that. So great lesson ! (thx rick beato)
JESUS THIS WAS GREAT! Rick brought me here and I can't believe I haven't been here before!!!!
Me as well. Never heard of Oscar Peterson. Mea Culpa ...
I came here from Rick Beato's Oscar Peterson video featuring this solo. He not only mentioned you and that you demonstrated this lick, but he also put the link to your channel in the video description. Am looking forward to checking out your stuff here.
I'm a guitarist but *really* dug this... Oscar's playing is unreal - it's mind blowing to realize that he more than likely just improvised it on the spot... inspiring 🔥
This is for me the perfect lesson. Just the right level of difficulty, really, really well explained by an enthusiastic teacher showing me how to play a style that I love. How good can it get!? Thanks, Aimee!
David Gerber thanks thanks thanks to you!!
Hi Aimee, just watched this and I must say that your enthusiasm and passion for the music make you the kind of teacher that makes young players love playing. One thing I always loved about OP's playing was the way he could play the same thing on both hands at the same time. Also, check out the show he did with Marion McPartland years ago. Outstanding stuff.
+Coffeesnob I am aware of his appearance with Marian McPartland. Huge fan. Thanks for watching!
Rick Beato sent me here, subscribed!
You're a fantastic teacher - so few people teach with this level of patience and detail. Very enjoyble.
Jon Bonnar thanks so much. Wait till I teach you to sit down and eat a burger! 😂
I really liked that you were not coming from a teacher's place but sharing what you learned That makes it one great fun
Thank you Aimee! Oscar made it (everything) look so easy, and I know as a piano player that it's not. Great lesson/breakdown. I feel privileged that I got to meet Oscar backstage after a gig and thank him for all the great music. True legend...
Thanks Aimee. Such a treat.
It seems so easy when you you explain it, and so beautiful when you play it. Thank you.
You are a treat to watch and your enthusiasm is contagious. It's obvious you have a great love for the music and the instrument. Thanks. Making Learning Fun!
Great Aimee!
your appreciation for the music is contagious... thanks for sharing!
NewToneProducer you're very welcome. I'm glad you think so!
This proves out the Old Saying about Educators, that Goes!
Those who CAN,. . DO. / And those who CAN'T, . . TEACH!!!
0:26 "...at my gig tonight"
Bary Brada maybe go see her perform first? I bet she'd blow your socks off.
Agree 100% with NewToneProducer. My dad was an accomplished player but all he showed me were scales. School of hard knocks followed. This makes me want to try new stuff. Thank You Aimee!
Boy, is she an awesome pianist, and what an amazing personality to top it off. Since I just began playing 6 months ago and I'm 59, I'm afraid I won't live long enough to get this good, but I still love watching talented people. Great work Aimee, or should I say Play?
in opposite to many other self declared "teachers" and "tutors" on YT you can really play and you know your way round... - you really deserve so many views...
Heart and soul of a teacher...infectious love of what you're doing comes right through
EXACTLY what a good teacher should be like! Thanks for another amazing lesson! Please do more of blues :)
bharat sharma Thanks so much! Ok I will!!
Thank you for keeping Oscar's music alive and well in this age. I am not a musician, but I have loved his music for 55 years. Your way of explaining Oscar and the fun of his licks is fascinating.
Rick Beato brought me here to stay....
And to Simp 😏😏😏
First off, as a piano player, I ALWAYS pay attention to people's HANDS!!! :) btw, you have GREAT hands (good for a piano player, I think). And i think you play VERY well. A funny (imho) story about Oscar Peterson: I was piano player in USAF Band out in Northern CA (would have been about 1982) and OP was going to be playing at the Fairmont Hotel (swank hotel in San Francisco) -- so of course, I was FIRED UP and very excited to see OP in person. Also, his band was GREAT!!!! (Joe Pass on guitar, Nels Henning-Orsted Pederson on bass, and I think it was Snuffy Smith on drums, but not positive about the drummer) -- well, of course, it was ABSOLUTELY "SMOKIN'!!!" -- Now OP is 6' 3" and weighed (at that time) probably 300 pounds -- a very imposing guy -- and after the show I went rushing up to him, and blurted out, "I just wanted to shake those hands; I used to think I was a piano player until I heard you play!" I stuck my hand out; he smiled slightly and shook hands with me, but his handshake was VERY tentative (piano players of course are always very careful about their hands) -- the most interesting thing for me was this: I have fairly decent size hands, but his hands next to mine were probably AT LEAST two inches longer than mine. Years later, I saw a (very nice) video of OP and Andre Previn, and OP said, when asked about his reach on the piano, "Comfortably an eleventh" (in other words, from Middle C up to F an octave and a half above Middle C). He was amazing. Like they reportedly said about Benny Goodman when he died, "Everybody move up one!" In closing, I really enjoyed your video -- and sorry to be so long-winded. :) Keep up the great work!!!
MrBobaloo22 what a wonderful story! I can't believe that. Comfortably. That's awesome. Thank you.
what does "everyone move up one" mean?
When the best musician or whomever dies everyone moves up a chair toward the first chair as the one who died just vacated number one chair .
MrBobaloo22 c
heart to heart is her she can be a friend in her teaching, and we can learn to play with joy. thank
This is major cool. I mean that lick is amazing, but so is this lesson. Stellar work, Aimee, thank you so much!
Great video. How amazing was Oscar Peterson? That whole performance was astounding. So many style and rhythm changes while effortlessly improvising.
You are an amazing teacher, your explanations are so precise and yet easily digested. As a piano teacher myself I am learning as much about teaching as I am how to play like oscar. Thank you for these videos.
Cooper Grosscup so nice of you to say. Good luck to you in your teaching and playing!
As a non-musician, this lovely video made me pay closer attention and appreciate Peterson's work even more. Thank you.
First time I watch one of your videos. I'm hooked. You are an excellent instructor with amazing attention to detail and such helpful tips. Subscribed and grateful. Cheers.
after learning this from you. took me like 30 minutes but then going back and watching him do it again at the beginning of the video makes me realize I'm STILL an amateur haha. He's a wizard
I love the way Aimee teaches! Her generosity is a blessing.
Love this
Great breakdown of a masterpiece of piano virtuosity.
Kind of a Tausig exercise with a swing.
Thank You
Dream team: Aimee and Rick - Thanks for the wonderful tutorials you give us🙏
Discovered you and your UA-cam videos a couple of days ago while watching this particular lesson. Have watched several more since then. I love Your Intimates one on one Style, your jazz/blues playing, your incredible warmth & enthusiasm. Keep "em coming!
Ronald Philpott thanks so much for the great feedback, Ronald. I appreciate you watching!
One of the best teachers on UA-cam !
your spirit really shines in this one... thanks for bringing us into your world of music and joy!
love it Aimee...!keep it up!
Thanks for your attentive natural way of anticipating what questions arise from these ideas. Really glad I happened across this tutorial!
This was so nice. I went and watched the video of him. Incredible playing. Thanks for sharing this one.
Wow! Thanks! So great that you can decipher what Oscar was playing. I finally can hear those blue notes. You make it look so easy.
Dan Matthews oh good! I'm glad!!
The more awareness is raised about the brilliance and joy of Oscar Peterson, his musical legacy, and the musicians who were inspired by him the better as far as I'm concerned. Thanks Aimee.
Oscar was the king of them all, and your videos are so great. I wish you were my teacher!
Oscar Peterson is in the Pantheon of Jazz piano (along w/ Art Tatum, of course). No one else comes close. And thank you for posting this.
It's a Very interesting lesson. Thank You Aimee
I don't even play the piano and I'm addicted to your videos.
Great lesson Aimee. You're and awesome instructor. Thanks.
Aimee, you are a DARLING. So willing to share and make it easier to duplicate. THANK YOU!
Oscar Peterson! who would have thought you had an angel carrying forward what you created into the lives of musicians of the now and future. Whoopee!
Delightful and so instructive ... superb teaching Aimee!
Thank you for keeping his legacy alive......He's my all time favorite
Mark Arnold you are welcome, Marc. You picked a good favorite.
Thanks Aimee! As a jazz piano instructor myself, I appreciate what I've learned from you about teaching! ❤
Oscar was amazing! Lovely video, Aimee!
What a challenge- but a fun one! Lot's of practice time ahead for me but I'm going to do little bursts of practice because I'm still using my brain to think about everything. I need to watch/listen to OP again. Thanks so much, Aimee! I'll be looking to your site for more great videos.
I'm going to have to come back and learn this, about half a year or a year from now. I'm just starting to learn the piano, about 2 months ago. I love OP. I love musicians who love OP. You, in particular though, is someone who's ... I don't know, one of the angels here on earth? Angel musicians, yes, put here on UA-cam, to love and guide folks, older folks like me trying to learn jazz piano at a late stage in life. Thank you, thank you, thank you, ma'am.
+Custodio Stu thank YOU
Folowing the young lady and her blessed guys, activated! Now i am another happy man! So usefull! Blessed Hands! Fly lady, just keep flying!
Hi Aimee I'm here from Rick Beato's channel. I'm a real old (50+ years) guitar player and new keyboard player. This looks like fun.
What a kind Jazz (magic music) promotor she is! THANKS.
Magnificent, Aimee! You broke this down beautifully.
Hey Amie great stuff!... My favourite Pianist of old school Jazz blues Thank you Hun!... Getting back to playing.
Fun lick! Thanks for sharing, I'm going to share it with my students in Seattle.
What a nifty lesson. Love to hear Oscar play. And it's great that someone like you can bring some of his tasty playing down to earth for those of us who need help sussing it out! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Mark Rhodes no problem! And thank you for helping get my video to 50 K! Woo hoo!
Congratulations! Happy to be of some small help.
Love this video - I'm also passionated about O.P. and can use hours in fascinaton of little (great) details, like you do here, Aimee - listening to his playing makes you happy - studying his playing makes you even more happy and a feeling of deep joy
Truly appreciate your enthusiasm and step-by-step approach. Looking forward to digging into more of your vids. Thank you for the resources!
Eric Ode oh thx so much!
Explications particulièrement claires. Thanks from France. 😊
OMG - I LOVE your instructionals Aimee. I've played multiple instruments all my life and I've learned more from you in several sessions than I have in years! Thank you so much for these!
+Bill Campbell I'm so glad, Bill! Thanks!
Hey nice looking room!!!! Just started researching into Oscar Peterson. What a great guy he was. Funny too. Love the interview he did with Andre Previn. What a talent!! Great lesson!!
Hi Aimee!! I am new to your channel and vids since only a few hours, and to hear someone (and watch!) as capable as yourself teaching from Oscar's music is just exhilirating that words fail me... Oscar has been my main inspiration in life, truly a hero and idol for me, and I have been singing his lines since I was a child. Now, some 30+ years on, I can play a fair bit of piano, and am right at about the level you teach to in your vids, which in my view deserve a 10/10 regarding didactical value and presentation.
As they say, YOU have MADE my DAY!!
Much appreciated, and a very elated student has joined your classroom! ;)
mcrohof well, you have made my day as well! Thanks so much for the thoughtful words and I hope to get to hear you sing some Oscar lines at some point!
Hi Aimee, I also replied at your transcript/subscribe vid, where you speak of the move to New York and so on, how long ago was that?
Are you originally per chance from Canada, like Oscar?
Just curious, and btw I am a born and bread dutchman, but the jazz bug entered my brain via Oscar, mainly, through his records, the MJQ, Dave Brubeck, they all found their way to my parents record collection, Teddy Wilson, Earl Hines, and a few more.
In particular Oscar, as a small kid, I always thought that because of the harmonies he so beautifully arranges and disects, and the many classical intro's like eg in the We Get Requests album, that Oscar was in fact a classical pianist in my ears, with a delightful irresistable rhythm. hehe - yes he was the outstanding man for me, of course as I got to 10, 11 y/o I realized the difference between Oscar and a Horowitz. ;)
Apologies for the lengthy digression.
mcrohof I lived in NYC from 99-2001, and I'm from Northern California. Have you heard Oscar's interview with Marian McPartland? See if you can find it. It will teach you so much about what kind of person he was. So much discipline and study and SO smart and eloquent.
Aime Nolte - I know just about everything there is to know, eg the CBC archives has a few treasures, and of course I have the auto-Bio his now widow - Kelly - helped him type out, fantasic book, 'A Jazz Odyssee' ... If you have not read it, please try and get it, because I am not sure if it still is in print.... I know of Peterson being a guest at McPartland twice, one of which I have on tape (the second one). Very nice that you replied!
And the Gene Lees book is of course a biggie, 'The Will To Swing'
The man is indeed a giant of a person, highly intelligent, honest, articulate, and the only thing that is a tad negative is that he hardly was there for his children and grand-children, because he toured literally the entire world, 200+ concerts a year.
mcrohof VERY IMPRESSIVE! Ok, I know who to come to if I have any OP questions now!
Great job Aimee!
So smart that she makes these videos. She's excellent at this.
Your lessons are fun and learnable, thank you for being you and giving lessons.
Perfect for a turn around! Loved this.
Fretboard Sam glad you liked it Sam!
Love this! Wonderful tutorial. It's so clear how much you are enjoying the music. Keep it up! I shared this to my Facebook page, hoping a few of the people that have been watching my tutorials might enjoy yours. Great stuff! Oscar forever :)
groovewindow thanks so much, groove! Somebody wrote to me and said they learned about me from your Facebook page, and I really appreciate that :-)
So lovely! Thank you!
Great job Amy! This might be a bonus lesson in that it was a "how to practice" lesson too. Learning piano can be difficult, awkward, frustrating etc. It's wonderful that you bravely show us that practicing is something we all have to work at.
The important thing for people to remember is when practicing, go slow and be patient. It will come. Sometimes I play a phrase over and over again and I can't seem to get it. It's frustrating so I put it down, go to something else, then come back to it some time later and repeat. Go slow and be patient. That's the key. Then you get up one morning, go to the piano and it rolls off your fingers! It's always a great feeling of satisfaction when that happens. Somehow overnight it becomes easy.
Oscar Peterson was classically trained and could do anything. Remember that he put in hours and hours of practice every day so he could make it look easy.
Of course, you already know this. Hopefully your students can benefit by the advice.
Amy, you have such a warm and genuine personality. It's no wonder why you have so many followers.
Best Regards.
You are an AMAZING teacher!! Thank you!!
one cool chillie lickaroo...fun just watching it happen too...good job..I ll be back when I get my grand back and give you a good listen all on all the vids..stilllearninggoodvibes...thanks for the treats XOXO
MyBrucester sounds good! 🙌🏼
Your playing is wonderful
Very interesting ... and indeed, tricky, as you say! Those giants like Oscar, Erroll, Art, to name just a few, could play the piano in their unique way. Born musicians, not to be jealous of. Just to be admired . .. and to keep listen and enjoy, and learn a bit from them for our own humble abilities. Thank you so much, and keep on playing !
Very cool Oscar lick, and great open chord voicings! Would love to see more.
Loved it! You take the time necessary to get the points across - thank you !!
Daryn Bee thanks so much!
You are wonderful! Thanks for the excellent instructions!
I love your teaching style. Thank you for this video
Thanks so much
The immortal O.P.; he made it all look so incredibly easy! We know better.
Also check out his Canadiana suite- blues of the prairies. He uses that basic lick there too. Actually the sheet music is well worth buying, as the pieces are just fantastic!!
Aimee, I just discovered your videos today and I'm hooked! Really great approach to the music, wonderful enthusiasm and warmth and super helpful tips. Thanks to you I was playing this Oscar trick within half an hour and loving it.... Also love the tip about adding a note a tone up into a diminished chord to make it more crunchy.... You are a gem - thank you.
Simon Lacey crunchy. I like that! Hey thanks, Simon! So glad to have you along for the ride!!
love these videos! Thank you Aimee! big fan of Oscar here and now I'm also a big fan of yours! Love your vid on diminished chords!
nicolas ocampo thank you so much! 😁
Super great! Thank you. Would like to hear more of you just having fun
terrafree I will keep that in mind! :-) Thank you.
It was one of the most yummy piano lesson that I have had so far! Thank you Amiee
Wow! Thanks for your lesson 🙏
The left hand stuff he was doing would make a very intriguing video! Nice work, that was great.
+Steve Kusaba check my playlist. I do cover some of the left hand. Blues Tutorial Playlist
Wow Aimee. Thanks for breaking it down. It’s a bucket list item now!
Great to find you 👍, Imana Iguhe Umugisha (God bless you) 🙏😊
On the Db bottom note on the second section, if you just slide your pointer finger down to the C it makes playing it way smoother and easier. Thanks for the great video, this took me about 20 min to learn as an intermediate player
Aimee you are THE best piano teacher! ❤
Thank you, Annette
excellent, just started walking bass in f and getting good at it. now this, wow. just one thing, MORE
Jacobus Scheeres great! Good work!
Yep. Thanks honey. From what I learned over 60 or so years ago Oscar was considered next in line to the trcklets / tricks / tricky stuff after Art Tatum.
Thank you Aimee Nolte Music for all of your help regarding the piano!
Dean Jackson
Seattle, WA
Very nice. Really enjoyed this great video. Thank you!
Seriously.. You're so talented! I wish I could learn from you!
You’re a very good teacher 👏🏻
Fun lesson! Trickier than it looks, but awesome when it comes together. Thanks for taking the time to teach! :)