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A podcast introducing aspiring Jazz Pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Professional Jazz Piano Lessons by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President The Dallas School of Music

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  • Folge vom 16.06.2026
    Teach Me Tonight, Improvisation
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of harmonic awareness, shapes, motion, and rhythm. He guides listeners through a process-based approach to improvisation, focusing on harmonic shapes and melodic development from Teach Me Tonight.KeywordsJazz improvisation, harmonic shapes, melodic motion, rhythm, jazz piano, improvisation process, Teach Me TonightKey  TopicsHarmonic awareness as the foundation of improvisationThe misconception that scales are the starting pointMelody flows from harmony, not scalesSeeing harmonic shapes instantly at the keyboardHarmonic arpeggios as a tool for improvisationCreating melodic motion from harmonic structuresThe importance of rhythm in improvisationThe process of transforming harmonic shapes into melodic linesThe seven facts of music as a guiding frameworkDeveloping improvisational vocabulary through processTakeawaysImprovisation is organized musical thinking, not guessing.Melody emerges from harmonic shapes, not from memorized scales.Seeing harmonic shapes instantly is crucial for improvisation.Focus on shapes, motion, and rhythm, not just notes.Harmonic arpeggios support melodic development.Transform harmonic structures into melodic lines naturally.Rhythm animates melodic motion, making it compelling.The process approach allows for creative freedom and vocabulary building.Understanding the shape and motion simplifies improvisation.Practice transforming harmonic shapes into melodic ideas.TitlesMastering Jazz Improvisation: Shapes, Motion, and RhythmThe Organizing Principles of Jazz ImprovisationSound Bites"Melody flows from harmony, not scales.""See the shape, create motion, apply rhythm.""Improvisation begins long before scales."Support the show
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  • Folge vom 09.06.2026
    Teach Me Tonight, Melodic Analysis
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunitySummaryIn this lesson, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the importance of melody in jazz improvisation, analyzing 'Teach Me Tonight' to uncover how melody organizes musical motion, communicates story, and enhances improvisation skills. KeywordsJazz piano, melody analysis, improvisation, Teach Me Tonight, musical storytelling, melodic development, jazz education Key  TopicsMelodic development in jazzAnalyzing jazz melodiesImprovisation and melody relationshipTitlesUnlocking the Secrets of Jazz Melody: Teach Me Tonight AnalysisHow Melody Shapes Jazz Improvisation: A Deep Dive into Teach Me Tonight Sound Bites"Great improvisation grows out of melody.""Melody teaches us how musical ideas breathe.""Study melody to understand musical motion."Support the show
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  • Folge vom 02.06.2026
    Teach Me Tonight, Harmonic Analysis
    Podcast PacketsIllustrationsLead SheetsPlay AlongsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityEvery month at Jazz Piano Skills, we begin a new tune study by doing what every serious jazz musician should do first—understand the harmony.In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence launches a month-long study of the classic standard Teach Me Tonight with a thorough harmonic analysis of the tune. You'll explore the form, chord changes, harmonic function, common progressions, and voicing structures that provide the foundation for confident jazz piano performance.More importantly, Dr. Bob addresses a question every musician eventually faces:"How do I know when I've finished learning a tune?"The answer reveals one of the most important truths in music education: the tune is never the goal—the musician is the goal.Through this discussion, you'll discover why growth requires movement, why studying new tunes strengthens essential skills, and how every tune ultimately points us back to the fundamentals and the Seven Facts of Music.In This Episode• Why musicians should continue moving forward instead of waiting to "finish" a tune • The difference between learning tunes and developing musicianship • The form and harmonic architecture of Teach Me Tonight• Harmonic function and common chord progressions found throughout the tune• Block voicings, shell voicings, and two-handed voicing applications• The Seven Facts of Music and how they appear in every tune you study• Practical practice strategies for developing transferable jazz piano skillsEducational Materials IncludedJazz Piano Skills members have access to the complete lesson packet featuring:• Harmonic analysis worksheets• Lead sheets and illustrations• Voicing studies• Practice guides• Play-along tracks• Masterclass support materialsKey TakeawayThe tune changes. The skills remain.The goal is never to complete a tune. The goal is to become a more complete musician.Join Dr. Bob as he explores the harmonic foundation of Teach Me Tonight and demonstrates how great tune study leads directly to stronger jazz piano skills, deeper musical understanding, and greater artistic freedom.Discover. Learn. Play. Jazz Piano.Support the show
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  • Folge vom 26.05.2026
    I've Got the World on a String, Solo Piano
    Podcast PacketsLead SheetsForumsJazz Piano Skills CommunityIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence brings the monthly tune study of “I’ve Got the World on a String” to its final and most practical stage — solo piano application. Building on the harmonic analysis, melodic analysis, and improvisation development explored throughout the month, this lesson focuses on organizing harmony, melody, rhythm, and improvisation into complete solo jazz piano performance approaches.Dr. Lawrence explains why solo piano is often overwhelming for students and reveals the key truth that simplifies the process: solo piano is not about complexity — it is about organization. Through clear and sequential instruction, you will explore four foundational solo piano approaches:• Foundational Approach — Voicings and Melody• Strum Approach — Freddie Green–style rhythmic comping• Stride Approach — Walking tenths and traditional stride movement• Bass Approach — Walking bass lines beneath the melodyUsing “I’ve Got the World on a String” as the study vehicle, Dr. Lawrence demonstrates how each approach develops independence, rhythmic stability, and musical organization one phrase at a time.In this episode, you will:• Learn why solo piano must be developed sequentially• Discover how harmony organizes sound, melody organizes motion, and rhythm organizes time• Apply the Seven Facts of Music to solo piano development• Practice solo piano through manageable musical phrases rather than overwhelming full arrangements• Develop practical left-hand approaches for supporting melody and improvisation• Gain a clear roadmap for organizing harmony, melody, rhythm, and improvisation simultaneouslyWhether you are a beginner, intermediate player, advanced musician, or seasoned professional, this lesson provides practical, organized, and musical approaches for developing authentic solo jazz piano skills.If you are a Jazz Piano Skills member, be sure to download the educational podcast packets, lead sheets, illustrations, and play-alongs that accompany this episode.Have fun as you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Keywords: Jazz Piano, Solo Jazz Piano, Jazz Piano Lessons, I’ve Got the World on a String, Stride Piano, Walking Bass, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Harmony, Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence, Solo Piano Approaches, Jazz Piano PodcastSupport the show
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