Learn Jazz Piano Lessons

Each lesson contains a 25+ minute video, backing tracks, sheet music and a quiz plus an extract from my eBook Learn Jazz Piano.

Lesson 1 - From Scales to Chords

  • Soloing over the Pentatonic scale
  • Mastering intervals
  • The V - I concept
  • One formula to construct all major scales
  • 7 chords, one family

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Lesson 2 - Building a chord sequence

  • Chord sequences
  • The relative minor and its scales
  • The family row of minor triads
  • Soloing in a minor key

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Lesson 3 - Mastering Every Key

  • The circle of 5ths
  • How to play in any key
  • Preview of the II-V-I sequence
  • Introduction to the turnaround

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Lesson 4 - Swing Time

  • Learning to swing
  • The construction of 7th chords
  • How to interpret chord symbols
  • Shells - how not to upset the bass player

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Lesson 5 - Walking 3s

  • Turnarounds part 2: I - VI - II -V
  • Walking 3s and 7s: the seeds of vertical improvisation.
  • How to use passing notes.
  • Voice leading

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Lesson 6 - Extensions

  • Extensions: how to use 9ths, 11ths and 13th.
  • Know which extensions work with which chord.
  • Voicing a chord using extensions.
  • Introduction to Modes.

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Lesson 7 - The II - V - I sequence

  • Master the II - V - I sequence in all keys
  • Seven soloing techniques over II - V - I
  • Secondary extensions: know your sharp 11 from your flat 13
  •  Flat 9s and the diminished chord

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Lesson 8 - How to comp

  • Comp like a pro
  • Find the best chord voicings
  • Use the right extensions 
  • Build up to a five-note comp 
  • Explore rhythmic variations

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Lesson 9 - Modes

  • Know your Mixodydian from your Dorian
  • Grasp the connection between modes and chords
  • The art of modal soloing and comping
  • How to play 'So What'

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Lesson 10 - Autumn Leaves part 1

  • Playing your first standard
  • Learning the melody
  • The comp
  • The shells
  • The solo

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Lesson 11 - Autumn Leaves part 2

  • Taking Autumn Leaves to the next level
  • How to fill out the melody
  • Comping with secondary extensions
  • Soloing with vertical improvisation

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Lesson 12 - The blues part 1

Play with confidence over the blues.

  • How to solo creatively
  • The minor blues
  • Blues in 12/8

 Plus lots of tips, tricks and licks!

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