Dr. Anthony Belfiglio is an Associate Professor of Music. He teaches courses in applied commercial piano, commercial keyboard seminars, commercial music analysis, and commercial keyboard pedagogy. He also directs and performs with the Belmont Faculty Jazz Group, an ensemble that he co-founded in 2009.Dr. Belfiglio’s educational credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music and Human Learning/Jazz Emphasis from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami, a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Temple University. His published books include the dissertation Fundamental Rhythmic Characteristics of Improvised Straight-Ahead Jazz (UMI) and his latest book Kenny Kirkland Solo Transcriptions (The System).As a young musician, Dr. Belfiglio performed at various venues in the Philadelphia area. He also performed for two consecutive years at the Oberlin College Summer Piano Institute. Later, he was selected as composer/performer participant with Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, including performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Further performances have included concerts with notable jazz artists such as Danny Gottlieb, Duffy Jackson, Brian Bromberg, Gene Perla, Jeff Berlin, Jeff Coffin, Chester Thompson, Tracy Silverman, Dave Douglas, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Jason Marsalis, Kevin Mahogany, John Riley, John Fedchock, Steve Turre, John Blake, and Eddie Gomez. He has also performed live on Nashville National Public Radio, on Austin National Public Radio, and WFLN Philadelphia. Presently he leads his own quintet featuring the legendary drummer Danny Gottlieb, leads the Belmont Faculty Jazz Group, and plays with various musicians in the Nashville area. He also presents clinics and performances outside of Nashville, including recent presentations at the Berklee College of Music and the Beijing Academy of Contemporary Music.Discover: How Dr. Belfiglio approaches the study of Jazz PianoLearn: How Dr. Belfiglio approaches the study of jazz to continually improve his jazz piano skillsPlay: Jazz Piano using the various approaches that Dr. Belfiglio teaches in the classroom at Belmont UniversityVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include 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. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!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 04.05.2021Special Guest, Dr. Anthony Belfiglio
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Folge vom 27.04.2021II-V-I EnclosuresWelcome 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 II-V-I Enclosures. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverII-V-I EnclosuresLearnHow to construct II-V-I Melodic Lines using Ascending /Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionPlayVarious improvisational Ideas using Enclosures to decorate II-V-I Arpeggio and Scale MotionFor maximum musical growth, be sure to 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 studying and practicing Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets (beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs (ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1:II-V-I Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point Root Position of Minor ChordDemo 2:II-V-I Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point Root Position of Minor ChordEnclosures AddedDemo 3:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 3rd of Minor Chord (1st Inversion)Demo 4:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 3rd of Minor Chord (1st Inversion)Enclosures AddedDemo 5:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 5th of Minor Chord (2nd Inversion)Demo 6:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 5th of Minor Chord (2nd Inversion)Enclosures AddedDemo 7:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 7th of Minor Chord (3rd Inversion)Demo 8:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale MotionEntry Point 7th of Minor Chord (3rd Inversion)Enclosures AddedConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include 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. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play Support the show
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Folge vom 20.04.2021Inverted Melodic Minor ShapesWelcome 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 Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverInverted Melodic Minor ShapesLearnHow to construct Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes using Arpeggio and Scale MotionPlayInverted Melodic Minor Shapes using Enclosures to develop Jazz VocabularyFor maximum musical growth, be sure to 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 studying and practicing Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets (beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs (ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1:C Minor Root PositionDemo 2:C Minor 1st InversionDemo 3:C Minor 2nd InversionDemo 4:C Minor 3rd InversionDemo 5:Root Target EnclosuresDemo 6:3rd Target Note EnclosuresDemo 7:5th Target Note EnclosuresDemo 8:7th Target Note EnclosuresDemo 9II-V-I Progression, Arpeggio MotionDemo 10II-V-I Progression, Scale MotionConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include 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. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show
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Folge vom 13.04.2021Inverted Melodic Dominant ShapesWelcome to JazzPianoSkills; it’s time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every weekly JazzPianoSkills 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 Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes. In this jazz piano lesson you will:Discover: Inverted Melodic Dominant ShapesLearn: How to construct Inverted Melodic Shapes using Arpeggio and Scale MotionPlay: Inverted Melodic Dominant Shapes using Enclosures to develop Jazz VocabularyFor maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson.Podcast PacketsIllustrations (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets (beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs (ensemble assistance and practice tips)All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of Inverted Melodic Minor Shapes. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have while studying and practicing Jazz Piano Skills.EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion, Root PositionDemo 2:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion, 1st InversionDemo 3:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion, 2nd InversionDemo 4:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion, 3rd InversionDemo 5:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion with EnclosureRoot PositionAn enclosure around the 2nd Note of Shape with triplet rhythmDemo 6:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion1st InversionAn enclosure around 2nd Note of Shape with triplet rhythmDemo 7:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion with Enclosure2nd InversionAn enclosure around t 2nd Note of Shape with triplet rhythmDemo 8:Ascending/Descending Arpeggio/Scale Motion with Enclosure3rd InversionAn enclosure around 2nd Note of Shape with triplet rhythmDemo 9:I-V-I Progression with Ascending/Descending Arpeggio MotionDemo 10:I-V-I Progression with Ascending/Descending Arpeggio MotionConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and private community Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JSupport the show