The word “Jazz” itself has a musical ring to it. If you are interested in jazz piano lessons and a fresh approach to playing jazz piano, read on!
For many, jazz piano lessons start with learning and mastering Music Production - Improve Your Sound - The rise in popularity of work-from-home studios has significantly impacted the music production landscape in recent years, driven by the increasing availability of tools and technology. This growth has led to the emergence of mobile recording rigs, making it possible to record full band performances anywhere. While one might anticipate a wealth of high-quality music,… chords. And that’s a great foundation! However, chords alone are not enough. Yes, chords are essential, but it is equally important to cultivate your intuition.
This is where traditional jazz piano lessons often fall short. We are taught chords, yes. But what can we do with those chords we’ve learned? We create music with them.
Many jazz students aspire to be part of a trio, duo, or other musical group. The most common of these is the jazz trio, consisting of keyboards, bass, and drums. This combination produces a delightful ensemble. However, if you are interested in playing solo, it presents a different challenge.
The solo piano player must understand how to play chords, read from a lead sheet, and improvise. A lead sheet provides the chord symbols and the melody line, which is all you need to create your arrangements.
There are many excellent books available for individuals who want to learn how to play jazz piano and explore the art of soloing. However, one thing these books often overlook is the aspect of improvisation and composing your own music.
As mentioned earlier, a significant number of jazz piano players in training aim to play in a group setting. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to also learn how to write your own music?
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I like this article. I also like that you talk about building phrases in 4 bar lengths. I think it’s important for every young jazz student and composer to understand the concept of phrasing. Well written 🙂
I like this article too. I also think it’s important for every young jazz student and composer to understand the concept of phrasing. Well written article.
many thanks! it’s not so easy to explain all of this in a simple way. thanks again.