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Jazz Piano Skills

Dr. Bob Lawrence

319 episodes

2 days ago

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, learning jazz, Stars Fell on Alabama, jazz voicings, harmonic analysis, jazz education, music theory, improvisation, jazz standards, piano skills Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes listeners to a new year of Jazz Piano Skills, introducing an exciting four-week study format centered around the jazz standard 'Stars Fell on Alabama.' The conversation covers the importan...

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Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, learning jazz, Stars Fell on Alabama, jazz voicings, harmonic analysis, jazz education, music theory, improvisation, jazz standards, piano skills Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes listeners to a new year of Jazz Piano Skills, introducing an exciting four-week study format centered around the jazz standard 'Stars Fell on Alabama.' The conversation covers the importan...

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Episodes (20/319)

Jazz Piano Skills

Stars Fell on Alabama, Harmonic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, learning jazz, Stars Fell on Alabama, jazz voicings, harmonic analysis, jazz education, music theory, improvisation, jazz standards, piano skills Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence welcomes listeners to a new year of Jazz Piano Skills, introducing an exciting four-week study format centered around the jazz standard 'Stars Fell on Alabama.' The conversation covers the importan...

2 days ago

32 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Four Pillars of Jazz Piano

Keywords Jazz Piano, Growth, Harmony, Improvisation, Melodic Design, Solo Piano, Music Education, Jazz Community, 2026 Vision Summary 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 on harmonic architecture, melodic design, improvisation development, and solo...

1 week ago

33 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

A Jazz Piano Christmas

Keywords Jazz Piano, Christmas Music, Solo Piano, Improvisation, Vince Guaraldi, Christmas Standards, Jazz Education, Music Theory, Piano Techniques, Holiday Tunes Summary 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 demonstrates various approaches to well-known Christmas songs. The episode empha...

2 weeks ago

58 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Christmas Time is Here, Improvisation

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Christmas Time Is Here, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Music Practice, Jazz Checklist, Music Learning Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the intricacies of jazz improvisation, focusing on the classic tune 'Christmas Time Is Here.' The discussion covers harmonic and melodic analysi...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Christmas Time is Here, Melodic Analysis

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1 month ago

30 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Christmas Time is Here, Harmonic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, essential skills, Christmas time is here, Vince Guraldi, music theory, harmonic analysis, jazz improvisation, piano voicings, music education, jazz community Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the December tune, 'Christmas Time is Here' by Vince Guraldi. He emphasizes the importance of essential piano skills for playing jazz and outlines the se...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

How to Start Jazz Improvising

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords music theory, scales, arpeggios, harmonic vision, melody, motif development Summary 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 harmonic structures can enhance a musician's ability to create and develop motifs. Takeaways You ne...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

A Beautiful Friendship, Improvisation

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords music practice, scales, arpeggios, technique, musicianship Summary 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 on music rather than merely treating them as technical exercises. This approach fosters a deeper under...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

A Beautiful Friendship, Melodic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords practice, objectives, focused practice, time management, skill development Summary 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 each session is driven by a single, clear objective, allowing for more effective skill development and ...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

A Beautiful Friendship, Harmonic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords harmony, music theory, musical notes, subjective experience, good harmony, bad harmony Summary 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 subjective nature of harmony, noting that what one person may consider good harmony, another may find unple...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Tangerine, Improvisation

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, improvisation, musical facts, harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, improvisation trees, jazz skills, music education, tangerine, jazz vocabulary Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the concept of improvisation trees. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the seven musical facts, harm...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Special Guest, Lisa Deneau

Keywords 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 passion for music and art. Practicing consistently is a challenge for many musicians, including Lisa. Lis...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Tangerine, Melodic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Standards, Practice Strategies, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Techniques, Learning Jazz, Piano Skills Takeaways Establish a well-structured practice strategy for success. Understanding the seven facts of music is crucial. Listening to jazz is essential for developing musicality. Transcribing melodies by ear enhances learning. Melodic inter...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Tangerine, Harmonic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords jazz piano, music education, harmony, melody, improvisation, chord voicing, jazz standards, Tangerine, music theory, piano skills Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces the essential skills needed for jazz piano, emphasizing a structured approach to learning tunes. The discussion covers the importance of harmony, melody, and improvisation, framed within the se...

3 months ago

34 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Jazz Piano: Common Questions Answered

Keywords Jazz Piano, improvisation, harmony, chords, voicings, practice, learning, techniques, repertoire, jazz standards Summary 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 insights and practical advice for jazz pianists at all levels. The episode emphasi...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Improvisation, The Mastery of Harmony

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmony, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Melodic Ideas, Music Theory, Piano Practice, Jazz Standards, Music Mastery Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the intricacies of jazz improvisation and harmony. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the seven facts of music, defining improvisation, and the core elements that contribute...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Blue Bossa, Improvisation

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Improvisation, Harmonic Analysis, Melodic Analysis, Music Education, Jazz Skills, Blue Bossa, Music Practice, Jazz Learning, Music Theory Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence guides listeners through the essential components of jazz piano improvisation, focusing on the tune 'Blue Bossa.' The conversation covers harmonic and melodic analysis, the importance ...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Blue Bossa, Melodic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Blue Bossa, Jazz Education, Practice Strategy, Improvisation, Music Theory, Jazz Skills, Learning Jazz, Piano Techniques Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence delves into the importance of melodic analysis in jazz piano, focusing on the standard 'Blue Bossa.' He discusses the foundational skills necessary for effective practice strategies, ...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Blue Bossa, Harmonic Analysis

Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Keywords Jazz Piano, Blue Bossa, Jazz Skills, Music Education, Piano Techniques, Improvisation, Harmony, Melody, Jazz Standards, Music Theory Summary In this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence celebrates the 300th episode and emphasizes the importance of skill-centric learning in jazz piano. He introduces the new tune study of 'Blue Bossa' and discusses the essential skills needed to play ja...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Jazz Piano Skills

Celebrating 300 Episodes!

Keywords Jazz Piano, Music Education, Teaching, Learning, Jazz Skills, Piano Skills, Music Journey, Jazz Episodes, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation Summary In this celebratory 300th episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence reflects on his musical journey, the importance of effective teaching and learning, and highlights favorite episodes from listeners. He emphasizes the significance of focusing on music rather than self, and provides guidance for new listeners on navigating the extens...

4 months ago

57 minutes