Master Jazz Standards - Play Solo or in a Group Setting
"The Days of Wine And Roses": Elevate Your Solo Skills & Thrive in Group Performances
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What You Will Learn!
- Learn how to play jazz standards on the piano, from beginner to advanced level.
- Gain valuable content and techniques for playing solo piano or in a group setting.
- Understand lead sheets, melody with shells, melody with baselines, rootless chords, two-handed chords, and improvisation.
- Build a basic arrangement and sound of the song, recommended for beginners.
- Improve comping techniques and improvisation skills in jazz standards repertoire.
Description
Are you a piano player who wants to take your skills to the next level? This course is specifically designed for you! Whether you are a beginner who wants to start learning jazz standards or an advanced player looking to improve your technique, this course will provide you with valuable content.
In this course, you will explore multiple chapters that teach you the classic jazz standard, "The Days of Wine And Roses."
From lead sheets to melody with shells, melody with baselines, rootless chords, two-handed chords, and improvisation - all aspects of playing jazz standards will be covered. Each chapter will build upon your previous knowledge, helping you to develop a solid understanding of the material.
For beginners, starting with the first two chapters is recommended. These chapters will guide you in building a basic arrangement and sound of the song. It will lay a strong foundation upon which you can further expand your skills. If you are interested in solo piano, the first three chapters are essential for you. They will teach you techniques that are particularly important for playing the piano solo.
If you are more inclined towards group piano, comping chapters will be your go-to. These chapters focus on rootless chords and two-handed comping, which are key elements in playing in a group setting. You will learn how to create harmonies and melodies that complement the other instruments in the ensemble.
Improvisation is an important skill in jazz music, and this course has got you covered. Whether you want to learn comping techniques or improve your improvisation skills, you will find clear guidance and exercises to help you become a more confident and creative improviser.
To make your learning experience even better, the course provides various resources, including sheet music and backing tracks. These resources will be released a week before the live training, allowing you ample time to practice and familiarize yourself with the material. The live training session will also give you the opportunity to ask questions and further understand the lesson.
Even if you consider yourself an advanced player, this course has something to offer you. Starting with the melody with shells technique is recommended, as it provides a quick arrangement of the song that can be useful in various situations. Additionally, the course includes a review of chord shells, providing you with different variations for different types of chords. You will be able to expand your repertoire and enhance your technique with new insights and approaches.
Overall, this course is designed to help piano players of all levels to improve their jazz standards repertoire and technique. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, this course has valuable content that will take your piano playing to new heights. So don't wait any longer, join us and unlock your potential as a jazz pianist!
Who Should Attend!
- This course is designed for piano players of all levels, from beginner to advanced, who have an interest in learning how to play jazz standards in both a solo and group setting
- Improvisation will be covered (even if you've never improvised before)
- This course is great for anyone who wants to learn how to create arrangements from "real book" tunes