Jazz Piano Skills

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  Over the Rainbow, Improvisation 21.07.2026 25min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence demystifies jazz improvisation by breaking it down into fundamental musical facts and skills. He guides listeners through understanding harmony, melody, rhythm, and how these elements come together to create authentic jazz language, emphasizing that improvisation is accessible to all musicians. Keywords Jazz improvisation, jazz piano, musical fundamentals, harmo...
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  Over the Rainbow, Melodic Analysis 14.07.2026 29min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores how to make jazz melodies sing on the piano by developing internal listening and melodic phrasing skills. He uses 'Over the Rainbow' as a case study to teach transcription, phrasing, target notes, and improvisation within jazz standards. Keywords Jazz piano, melodic phrasing, 'Over the Rainbow', improvisation, jazz standards, music education Key Topics...
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  Over the Rainbow, Harmonic Analysis 07.07.2026 30min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the harmonic structure of 'Over the Rainbow,' emphasizing the importance of understanding harmonic function, form, and voicings to deepen jazz piano skills. He guides listeners through practical analysis and exercises to develop harmonic fluency. Keywords Jazz Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Over the Rainbow, Jazz Standards, Music Education, Piano Skills, Ch...
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  What Does it Really Mean to Learn Jazz Piano? 30.06.2026 40min

  Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamental principles of learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding, connection, and mastery of core skills over accumulating information. He guides listeners through a process of discovering, learning, and playing that transforms musicianship and personal expression. Keywords Jazz piano, music education, mastery, harmony, melody, rhythm, musicianship, practice, learning process Key Topics The importance of organi...
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  Teach Me Tonight, Solo Piano 23.06.2026 33min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the deep connection between melody and harmony in jazz piano. He emphasizes that hearing melody harmonically transforms solo piano playing from simple accompaniment into a complete musical experience. Keywords Jazz Piano, Harmony, Melody, Solo Piano, Music Theory, Improvisation, Music Education Key Topics The relationship between melody and harmony How to see mel...
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  Teach Me Tonight, Improvisation 16.06.2026 41min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of harmonic awareness, shapes, motion, and rhythm. He guides listeners through a process-based approach to improvisation, focusing on harmonic shapes and melodic development from Teach Me Tonight. Keywords Jazz improvisation, harmonic shapes, melodic motion, rhythm, jazz piano, improvis...
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  Teach Me Tonight, Melodic Analysis 09.06.2026 37min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this lesson, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of melody in jazz improvisation, analyzing 'Teach Me Tonight' to uncover how melody organizes musical motion, communicates story, and enhances improvisation skills. Keywords Jazz piano, melody analysis, improvisation, Teach Me Tonight, musical storytelling, melodic development, jazz education Key Topics Melodic development in jaz...
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  Teach Me Tonight, Harmonic Analysis 02.06.2026 31min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Every month at Jazz Piano Skills, we begin a new tune study by doing what every serious jazz musician should do first—understand the harmony. In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence launches a month-long study of the classic standard Teach Me Tonight with a thorough harmonic analysis of the tune. You'll explore the form, chord changes, harmonic function, common progressions, and voicing structures that provide...
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  I've Got the World on a String, Solo Piano 26.05.2026 30min

  Podcast Packets Lead Sheets Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence brings the monthly tune study of “I’ve Got the World on a String” to its final and most practical stage — solo piano application. Building on the harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, and improvisation development explored throughout the month, this lesson focuses on organizing harmony, melody, rhythm, and improvisation into complete solo jazz piano performance approaches. Dr...
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  I've Got the World on a String, Improvisation 19.05.2026 24min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Mastering Jazz Improvisation: A Comprehensive Guide to Melodic Movement Discover how to enhance your jazz improvisation skills through melodic movement and rhythmic control. Perfect for jazz enthusiasts and musicians looking to elevate their performance. Improvisation in jazz is often misunderstood. Many believe it’s about spontaneous creation, but the reality is much more structured. In this guide, we’...
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  I've Got the World on a String, Melodic Analysis 12.05.2026 26min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores melodic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' emphasizing the importance of melody, phrases, target notes, and musical expression in jazz piano. The episode covers practical techniques for transcribing melodies, understanding their movement, and applying different musical treatments like ballad, bossa, and swing. Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Musical P...
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  I've Got the World on a String, Harmonic Analysis 05.05.2026 27min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of forward motion in jazz piano development, emphasizing that moving on to new tunes enhances skills rather than signifies unfinished work. He discusses the core musical facts that underpin all jazz music and provides a detailed harmonic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' including form, chord changes, and voicings. Keywords Jazz Piano, Music E...
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  I Got Rhythm, Solo Piano 28.04.2026 24min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary This episode focuses on solo jazz piano development, emphasizing the importance of harmonic understanding, melodic motion, improvisation, and practical application through the tune 'I Got Rhythm.' Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through structured practice methods, grounding techniques, and the significance of organization over spontaneity in jazz improvisation. Keywords Jazz Piano, Solo Piano...
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  I Got Rhythm, Improvisation 21.04.2026 32min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the art of jazz improvisation using 'I Got Rhythm' as a case study. He emphasizes the importance of organization, clarity, and strategic practice in developing improvisational skills, breaking down musical facts and practical exercises. Keywords Jazz improvisation, jazz piano, practice strategies, musical facts, harmonic shapes, rhythmic patterns, 'I Got Rhythm' Key&...
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  I Got Rhythm, Melodic Analysis 14.04.2026 27min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the core principles of jazz melody, focusing on how to develop musical clarity and expressive phrasing through the analysis of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm.' This episode emphasizes understanding musical facts, phrase shaping, and stylistic interpretation to enhance your jazz piano skills. Keywords Jazz piano, melodic analysis, I Got Rhythm, musical clarity, jazz improvisa...
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  I Got Rhythm, Harmonic Analysis 07.04.2026 33min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence discusses the challenges of modern music education, emphasizing the importance of structured, foundational practice in jazz piano. He guides listeners through a detailed analysis of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm,' highlighting key concepts in harmony, melody, and rhythm, and shares effective study strategies. Keywords Jazz Piano, Music Education, Harmonic Analysis, 'I Got Rhythm', Pr...
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  The Seven Facts of Music 31.03.2026 1h 9min

  LECTURE SERIES No Podcast Packets Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the seven facts of music, providing a clear, logical framework to understand and improve your jazz playing. This episode emphasizes the importance of clarity, shapes, and rhythm in mastering music. Keywords music theory, jazz piano, seven facts of music, improvisation, harmony, melody, rhythm, music education Key Topics The seven facts of music: sound and silence, harmonic and melodic shapes, organization of chords and scal...
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  Sweet Lorraine, Solo Piano 24.03.2026 33min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary This episode explores the art of solo jazz piano, focusing on harmonic and melodic analysis, improvisation, and practical approaches to playing solo. Dr. Bob Lawrence shares structured methods to develop mastery, emphasizing understanding music fundamentals and applying them creatively. Keywords Jazz Piano, Solo Piano, Harmonic Analysis, Improvisation, Music Education, Jazz Techniques, Practice Strategies ...
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  Sweet Lorraine, Improvisation 17.03.2026 33min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of intentional practice, time awareness, and mastering the third interval. He demonstrates how focusing on thirds can simplify improvisational development and enhance musical vocabulary. Keywords Jazz improvisation, jazz piano, musical thirds, practice strategies, jazz education, improvi...
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  Sweet Lorraine, Melodic Analysis 10.03.2026 30min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Join Dr. Bob Lawrence as he explores the melodic analysis of 'Sweet Lorraine,' emphasizing the importance of phrasing, shaping melodies, and applying harmonic and stylistic treatments to enhance jazz improvisation and performance. Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Sweet Lorraine, Phrasing, Improvisation, Jazz Education, Music Theory, Practice Strategies Key Topics Phrasing and...