Nina is a classically trained pianist turned jazz and Latin music artist, known for her improvisational style, Chicago jazz roots, and leadership of the Latin/Funk Collective, Descargadelic.
Jazz Piano Class (05/31/2024) - Modal soloing over 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.
In this 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 jazz organ and latin music so you can pick her brain about those topics as well!
