Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; I'm Dr. Bob Lawrence. It’s time to Discover, Learn, and Play jazz piano!I am happy to share my interview with jazz pianist and professional tennis coach David Shields.David has combined a love of music and sport, tennis in particular, that has taken him worldwide. He studied piano from an early age, mainly classical works, but jazz was never far away. At the same time, he was working on his tennis game and went on to play through college, with a stint in the Army thrown in.Teaching tennis became a primary focus for the next few decades. He received an offer to teach and play in France and spent four years there. The piano was always there off the court, and the studies continued.David has lived in Australia for nearly 40 years, with the past 20 years spent producing and presenting jazz programs on Melbourne radio. He is looking forward to a never-ending journey at the keyboard.Now, It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome to JazzPianoSkills, Mr. David Shields.Support the show

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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 16.08.2022Key of B Major Melodic WorkoutWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play a Key of B Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverA Key of B Major Melodic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of B Major, MelodicallyPlayThe Modes of the Key of B Major plus Inverted Melodic Arpeggios from various entry points (Root, 3rd, 5th, 7th).ANDYou will play Melodic lines using various 8th Note Rhythmic Configurations played over the II-V-I Progression.Use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson for maximum musical growth. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while doing a Key of B Major Melodic Workout.Open Podcast PacketsIllustrations(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets(beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs(ensemble assistance and practice tips)Educational SupportCommunity ForumSpeakPipeEpisode OutlineIntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsRationaleExploration of Jazz Piano SkillsConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show
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Folge vom 09.08.2022Key of B Major Harmonic WorkoutWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, and play a Key of B Major Melodic Workout. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA Key of B Major Harmonic WorkoutLearnHow to "think" within the Key of B Major, HarmonicallyPlayBlock Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Shells, Two-Handed Voicings using common harmonic motion AND various Rhythmic Comping PatternsFor maximum musical growth, use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while doing a Key of B Major Harmonic Workout.Open Podcast PacketsIllustrations(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets(beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs(ensemble assistance and practice tips)Educational SupportCommunity ForumSpeakPipeEpisode OutlineIntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsRationaleExploration of Jazz Piano SkillsConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources, including a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community, Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation, you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. I am pleased to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show
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Folge vom 02.08.2022Transcription AnalysisWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover and learn about the launching of a new JazzPianoSkills segment called Transcription Analysis in collaboration with Josh Walsh of Jazz-Library.com. Dr. Bob Lawrence and Josh Walsh discuss various aspects of transcribing jazz solos and discuss how their new collaboration will explore various jazz solos from professional jazz musicians throughout the decades.Educational SupportCommunity ForumSpeakPipeVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with comprehensive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, a private jazz piano community hosting a variety of Jazz Piano Forums, an interactive Jazz Fake Book, plus unlimited professional educational jazz piano support.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show