Class - Jazz Piano

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

Jitterbug Waltz

In this bi-weekly class for Premier-level students, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

The focus of this lesson is on pentatonic scales, blues riffs, and two-handed voicings. The song used for demonstration and practice is "All Blues."

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

The focus for this piece is on diminished lines and motif ideas, with a particular emphasis on the style of Oscar Peterson. The song being analyzed is "All Blues."

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

The focus of the lesson is on walking tenths bass lines and double triads. The song being studied is "Blue Monk."

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

In this bi-weekly class, Nina will be teaching you how to create your own jazz piano arrangements using a variety of techniques. You'll learn simple techniques like roots and shells while also expanding your knowledge of jazz piano arranging with fills, runs and the theory needed to make your playing sizzle. Nina will also be diving into improvisation, solo and group playing and much more. Ask Nina your questions about jazz piano in these live classes. Nina is also heavily into <a href="https://jazzedge.academy/lesson/lesson-16-latin-jazz-swing-blues/">jazz organ and latin</a> music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!

Focus: altered scale and left-hand comping Song: "In Walked Bud"

The focus of the work is on minor lines, rhythm, introductory ideas, and pedal point. The song being analyzed is "In Walked Bud."

Focus: The arrangement of the song "In Walked Bud," specifically the version by Tito Puente, with an emphasis on its more complex and minor tonal elements.

Focus on wide triads, gospel ideas, and the reggae bubble. The song is "No Woman, No Cry Part 1."

Focus: The second part of the session will cover the bass vamps and triad pairs. Song: "No Woman, No Cry."

Focus on more triads, lines, and rhythms. The song selected for this study is "No Woman, No Cry."

Focus: Review of the "No Woman/Intros/Pick" modal tune Song: "Maiden Voyage" by Herbie Hancock, "Little Sunflower" by Freddie Hubbard

Focus: Modal and endings review, specifically 4th voicings as taught by McCoy. The song for this session is "Little Sunflower."

Modal soloing over "Little Sunflower" involves using modal scales to create melodic lines that complement the harmonic structure of the piece. "Little Sunflower" is a composition by the jazz pianist and composer, Freddie Hubbard. When performing modal solos, musicians often focus on specific modes derived from the underlying chords, allowing for a more exploratory and improvisational approach to the melody. This technique can highlight the unique tonal qualities of the piece while providing opportunities for expressive soloing.