Here is a beautiful documentary about pianist Michel Petrucciani.
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to set the mood than with a playlist of love songs?
In this blog post, we’ve curated a playlist of vocal versions of classic love songs from the jazz standards repertoire.
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Jan
Jan
Improving as a musician takes time and dedication, but with the right approach and resources, it is possible to make significant progress in a short amount of time.
In this article, we will share 10 tips that can help you improve your jazz playing in 2023. These tips will provide a roadmap to help you reach your full potential as a jazz musician.
Have a look at the standards we studied in 2022 and see what’s coming in 2023!
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Dec
Dec
Improvisation is a crucial aspect of jazz music, and it can be intimidating for beginners to dive into. However, with consistent practice and a focus on the fundamentals, anyone can learn to improvise in this iconic American art form.
In this article, we will go over 10 tips that can help you master jazz improvisation and take your playing to the next level.
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Dec
Dec
Reharmonization can be a complex and advanced technique, and it requires a deep understanding of music theory and harmony.
Let’s look at how we can reharmonize a melody originally based on I V7 V7 I.
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Aug
Aug
In this series of short video lessons, you will learn why the triads in music are so important, how it has been used by masters improvisers through examples by pianists Bill Evans and Michel Petrucciani and how you can practice to be a better improviser.
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Videos: English Français English Français Resources: Log in or create your JVL profile now to download the PDFs. It’s free and you get access to a ton of great informative lessons! Manuscript Concert PDF PDF B-flat PDF E-flat Complete Lesson Get the full lesson today and all our Standards Studies! Standards Studies Monthly membership $ […]
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Here are 12 tips to help you learn and memorize jazz standards.
