Jazz Piano Skills

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Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Expressiveness, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Music Theory, Stars Fell on Alabama

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the melodic analysis of the jazz standard 'Stars Fell on Alabama.&apos...

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jazz piano, learning jazz, Stars Fell on Alabama, jazz voicings, harmonic analysis, jazz education, music theory, improvisation, jazz standards, piano skills

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes listeners to a new year of Jazz Piano Skills, introducing an exciting four-week study f...

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Jazz Piano, Growth, Harmony, Improvisation, Melodic Design, Solo Piano, Music Education, Jazz Community, 2026 Vision

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In this final episode of 2025, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on a year of growth within the Jazz Piano Skills community, emphasizing the importance of harmony, melody, and improvisation. He introduces the Four Pillars of Jazz Piano, which will guide the learning process in 2026, focusing...

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Jazz Piano, Christmas Music, Solo Piano, Improvisation, Vince Guaraldi, Christmas Standards, Jazz Education, Music Theory, Piano Techniques, Holiday Tunes

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In this festive episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence celebrates the holiday season by exploring classic Christmas tunes through the lens of jazz piano. He recaps previous studies, introduces new plans for solo jazz piano playing, and de...

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Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Christmas Time Is Here, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Music Practice, Jazz Checklist, Music Learning

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focu...

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jazz piano, essential skills, Christmas time is here, Vince Guraldi, music theory, harmonic analysis, jazz improvisation, piano voicings, music education, jazz community

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the December tune, 'Christmas Time is Here&apos...

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music theory, scales, arpeggios, harmonic vision, melody, motif development

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In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the importance of mastering scales and arpeggios in music theory. He emphasizes the connection between harmony and melody, explaining how a strong understanding of...

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music practice, scales, arpeggios, technique, musicianship

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In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the common practice of separating scales and arpeggios in music training. He emphasizes the importance of integrating these elements into a cohesive practice routine that focuses o...

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practice, objectives, focused practice, time management, skill development

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In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence emphasizes the importance of shifting the focus from the duration of practice to the objectives of each practice session. He advocates for a more structured approach where ea...

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harmony, music theory, musical notes, subjective experience, good harmony, bad harmony

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In this conversation, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the concept of harmony in music, explaining that it is defined as the sound produced when two or more notes are played together. He emphasizes the subjec...

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jazz piano, improvisation, musical facts, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, improvisation trees, jazz skills, music education, tangerine, jazz vocabulary

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the concep...

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Jazz, Piano, Music Education, Jazz Piano Skills, Musical Journey, Influences, Practice, Learning, Community, Listening

Takeaways
Lisa's mother was a significant influence on her love for music.
She grew up in a musically rich environment with classical and jazz influences.
Lisa's journey into jazz began in college with a history of jazz class.
She moved to New York to pursue her passi...

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Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Techniques, Learning Jazz, Piano Skills

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Establish a well-structured practice strategy for success.
Understanding the seven facts of music is crucial.
Listening ...

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jazz piano, music education, harmony, melody, improvisation, chord voicing, jazz standards, Tangerine, music theory, piano skills

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning tu...

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Jazz Piano, improvisation, harmony, chords, voicings, practice, learning, techniques, repertoire, jazz standards

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores common questions related to jazz piano, covering a wide range of topics from fundamental techniques to improvisation, harmony, and repertoire. The discussion is structured around seven categories of questions, providing insi...

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Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmony, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Ideas, Music Theory, Piano Practice, Jazz Standards, Music Mastery

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz improvisation and harmony. He emphasizes the importance of ...

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Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Blue Bossa, Music Practice, Jazz Learning, Music Theory

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential components of jazz piano improvisation, focu...

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Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Blue Bossa, Jazz Education, Practice Strategy, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Skills, Learning Jazz, Piano Techniques

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In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, focusing on the stan...