
Jazz Piano School
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Feb 21, 2024 • 44min
Modern Jazz Basics in 7 Steps
As with everything in life, a couple small changes can produce big results. The same holds true for creating a modern jazz piano sound. With a couple of small but mighty elements, you can begin to easily produce a modern jazz sound in your playing. But fair warning, even though each step is small, it does require a lot of practice. Let's dive in!
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Feb 6, 2024 • 26min
The ONLY Modern Jazz Chord You'll Ever Need - Part 2
There is a chord that has become ubiquitous in the modern jazz idiom. This harmony can be used in a variety of settings, and has many implications for composition and improvisation in a modern jazz style. In this podcast lesson, Sterling Cozza will show you extended applications and how to expand your use of this chord with limitless possibilities.
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast

Jan 30, 2024 • 24min
The ONLY Modern Jazz Chord You'll Ever Need - Part 1
Learn the secrets behind a ubiquitous modern jazz chord and how to incorporate it into your playing. Discover the power of a single jazz chord. Explore minor eleventh chords and voicings, including inversions and practice exercises. Learn about chord progressions and voicings in a quick jazz tune. Practical practice materials are provided to help incorporate the modern sound into compositions and improvisations.

Jan 17, 2024 • 0sec
Jazz Piano School Reflections for 2023 and 2024
Once a year, usually in January, I sit down and record an audio only podcast. It's theraputic for me to reflect back on the year and think about what's coming up. If you're just into learning jazz piano and don't care about my thoughts, then you'll definitely want to skip this. On the other hand, if you want to hear back about what happened in 2023 and what's coming in 2024, then check it out.
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 31min
What to Practice For Jazz Piano: 2024 Goal Planning Part 2 & 3
I gave out the planning aspect in my last podcast episode. How to organize your goals. How to rank them and prioritize them. How to make a plan, and how to revise your plan. If you haven't listened to that episode, you'll want to do that now, before listening to this. Now, I'll tell you WHAT to practice in order to reach your goals fast. The more you can focus in on the exercises I give in this lesson, the faster you'll reach your goals. I promise you. But careful, don't get distracted by other shiny objects. Stay true to your goal and your practice and you'll make more progress than you ever have before.
By the way...
My Accelerator program and BIG Holiday sale is now open through New Years!
Go to jazzpianoschool.com/holiday to check it out!
There are only 7 spots left in my private Accelerator program which starts Jan 11th, 2024.
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 4min
2024 Planning for Success: How To Organize Your Goals
The information is out there. There is no doubt about that. You can find anything you want on the internet. But how do we make a plan for our goals. How do we know what information we need to sprint towards our goal? Well, you don't. That's why I'm here to help. In this planning session, I'll help you filter out all the unnecessary information and distractions so you know exactly what to work on.
By the way...
Our Accelerator program and BIG Holiday sale is now open through New Years!
Go to jazzpianoschool.com/holiday to check it out!
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast

Dec 13, 2023 • 30min
Slow Motion Bebop Solo: The 3 Things You Need
It's hard to understand what makes improvisation sounds good. But wait...is it actually hard? Not really. In this lesson I'll demonstrate in super slow motion how to construct bebop lines using just 3 things. When you use these 3 things together, you'll be able to create professional sounding bebop improvisation everytime. It's not magic. It's just a combination of 3 tools.
By the way...
Our BIG Holiday sale is open through New Years!
Go to jazzpianoschool.com/holiday to check it out!
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
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Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast

Nov 27, 2023 • 0sec
10 Assessments To See Where Your Jazz Piano Is At
10 Assessments To See Where Your Jazz Piano Is At

Nov 15, 2023 • 39min
How to Sidestep Like Herbie Hancock!
Legendary pianist Herbie Hancock discusses his chromatic improvising with Miles Davis 2nd Quintet and his technique of 'sidestepping'. Learn how to sidestep in 3 steps. The podcast also announces Jazz Piano School 4.0 and offers free jazz piano education resources.

Nov 7, 2023 • 36min
6 Rhythm Exercises To Help You Swing Harder!
Learning how to swing in jazz is one of the most difficult things you could possibly do. And no matter how many fancy lines you play, it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing. That statement could not be more true. Unfortunately, most jazz piano students rhythm is the thing that is lacking the most. But don't worry. Here are 6 amazing rhythm drills you can use to improve your swing feel for improv, comping and solo piano.
Jazz Piano School 4.0 is COMING on Black Friday!
Go to jazzpianoschool.com/blackfriday2023 to get info about our biggest release and best offer ever.
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Have you been trying to learn jazz piano with youtube videos, dvds, teachers but feel
like you're still constantly guessing, can't play any tunes without copying what someone else has played, and don't know how to connect all the tid bits you've learned?
I went through the same thing but thankfully stumbled upon a learning system I created based on
proven language learning blocks.
The JPS System brings you through 4 main categories of learning,
Theory, Technique, Improvisation and Repertoire.
I'll show you exactly how to utilize our popular system so
you can finally achieve jazz piano freedom: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lookinside
-----------------------------------
Get more FREE jazz piano education from us!
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jazzpianoschool
Blog: https://jazzpianoschool.com/blog
Lick of The Week: https://jazzpianoschool.com/lotd/
https://jazzpianoschool.com/jpspodcast