How Beginner Mike Started Playing Gorgeous Ballads In Just 10 Weeks!
Oct 2, 2023
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Discover the inspiring journey of a beginner jazz pianist named Mike and his significant improvement in just weeks. Learn about the importance of proper education and discipline in making progress. Get insights into Mike's work, personal life, and hobbies. Explore the benefits of the Accelerator Program and the transformative techniques that have empowered Mike's playing. Gain valuable knowledge about learning and practicing jazz piano.
Trusting the teaching process and following lesson plans is crucial for making progress in learning jazz piano.
Commitment to disciplined practice and embracing the learning process are essential for noticeable improvements.
Mastering fundamental concepts lays a solid foundation for delving into advanced techniques and incorporating new tools in jazz piano playing.
Deep dives
Mike's Jazz Piano Journey
Mike, a dedicated jazz piano student, shares his experiences and progress after 10 weeks of working with the Jazz Piano School Podcast. He highlights the importance of trusting the teaching process and following the lesson plans given by Brendan. Mike emphasizes the need for discipline and consistent practice to make progress. He showcases his improvement by sharing two video submissions, demonstrating his growth in playing ballads and incorporating advanced concepts like tritone substitutions and suspended chords. Mike encourages other students to embrace the process, trust the teacher, and put in the necessary effort to achieve their jazz piano goals.
Building Foundations: Mastering the Basics
In the early stages of his journey, Mike focused on fundamental concepts such as voicing chords with shells and integrating melody lines. He recognized the importance of mastering these basics to lay a solid foundation for future progress. Even though practicing root notes and whole notes seemed tedious at first, Mike's commitment to the process paid off, resulting in noticeable improvements. As he trusted the process and followed Brendan's guidance, Mike became more comfortable and proficient in his playing.
Exploring Advanced Concepts: Progressing in Complexity
As Mike progressed, he delved into more advanced concepts, including tritone substitutions, suspended chords, and reharmonization techniques. He credits Brendan's structured approach in introducing these concepts, gradually building on previous lessons. Mike's performances showcased his ability to incorporate new tools and ideas while still following the traditional style. He realized that disciplined practice, accepting challenges, and embracing the learning process were crucial for his growth as a jazz pianist.
Overcoming Doubts: Trusting the Process
Mike initially had doubts about the effectiveness of the teaching process and whether it would lead him to his desired musical expression. However, he overcame these doubts by embracing the step-by-step approach and trusting Brendan's expertise. Mike's progress over the 10-week period demonstrated the tangible outcomes achieved through discipline, following lesson plans, and wholeheartedly committing to the practice. His advice to others is to trust the process, recognize that it requires dedicated effort, and believe that they too can achieve significant improvements by following the guidance offered.
Future Aspirations: Jazz Piano Freedom
Looking ahead, Mike is excited about his continued jazz piano journey. He aims to keep honing his skills, exploring new techniques, and expanding his repertoire. Mike aspires to express himself more through his music, and he anticipates incorporating his learnings into personal arrangements. His dedication and discipline have opened doors to new possibilities, and he is grateful for the Jazz Piano School Podcast for providing a structured and supportive approach to achieve his musical goals.
I'm sure you get sick of listening to me tell you what to work on, what to practice etc. Trust me, I've been there. I would zone out constantly when my teacher was talking. BUT...when I saw another student make drastic progress in a short amount of time, I had to know what they were working on. In today's podcast you'll hear directly from my student that is currently in the JPS Accelerator Program. They've made so much progress in just 10 weeks that I had to interview him so you could hear exactly what he did to get such amazing results! Enjoy!
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