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Jazz Piano Skills

Dr. Bob Lawrence
Jazz Piano Skills
Improvisation
Jazz Piano
Harmonic Analysis
Jazz Improvisation
Melody
Melodic Analysis
Jazz Standards
Harmony
Rhythm
Jazz Education
Music Education
Lady Be Good
Jazz
Music Theory
There Will Never Be Another You
I Wish You Love
Georgia On My Mind
Stars Fell On Alabama
Have You Met Miss Jones

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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In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores how to make jazz melodies sing on the piano by developing internal listening and melodic phrasing skills. He... more

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the harmonic structure of 'Over the Rainbow,' emphasizing the importance of understanding harmonic function,... more

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamental principles of learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding, connection, and mastery of core skills over accumulating information. He guides listeners through a pro... more

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In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the deep connection between melody and harmony in jazz piano. He emphasizes that hearing melody harmonically transforms ... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Delgado
Listener who submitted the question of the week
San Diego, California
Episode: Sweet Lorraine, Melodic Analysis
Lisa Deneau
Professional photographer and jazz piano enthusiast based in Brooklyn, New York. Member of Jazz Piano Skills.
Episode: Special Guest, Lisa Deneau
Betty Townsend
A new jazz piano student seeking advice
Episode: Misty, Improvisation
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A jazz educator and transcription specialist, teaching online and sharing resources through his website.
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Brad Hawbaker
Multi-talented individual pursuing jazz piano proficiency.
Episode: Special Guest, Brad Hawbaker
Kent Ellingson
Professional jazz pianist, educator, and clinician
Collin College, Dallas College Eastfield
Episode: Kent Ellingson
Andy LaViolette
Professional jazz guitarist, filmmaker, entrepreneur
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Episode: Andy LaViolette
Amy Mitani
Professional jazz and classical pianist and educator
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Episode: Amy Mitani
Dr. JB Dyas
Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
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Episode: Dr. JB Dyas, Pt. 4

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Dr. Bob Lawrence
Host of Jazz Piano Skills

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Designed based on educational principles.

    I finally found a music site that is developed based on the systematic approach to training and presented by a skilled instructor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philrcdr
    United States7 months ago
  • So helpful.

    This is exactly what I needed. Lectures are so crisp and thoughtfully constructed. Finally an instructor who is not only a jazz performer but an actual teacher — a communicator who can still see these subjects through the eyes of a student. Thanks a million!! Started from the beginning and working my way through.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bones T
    United States3 years ago
  • I just learned that podcast is an incredible way to teach and to learn. Thanks.

    Audible
    5
    Hector D. Polo
    United States4 years ago
  • Audio Training works

    I just learned that podcast is an incredible way to teach and to learn. Thanks.

    Audible
    5
    Hector D. Polo
    United States4 years ago
  • Pure quality

    Thanks for your kindness , and for sharing your genius so generously. I am still trying to plug in to the beautiful and sensational world of jazz. God willing through your lessons I will learn to play jazz piano, and master all you teach us

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbeCuba
    United States6 years ago

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I've Got the World on a String, Solo Piano
Q: How should I begin developing solo jazz piano skills?
Start with the foundational approach—ensure your left hand voicings and right hand melody can be played together in time, because if you can do that, you are already playing solo piano; everything else is enhancement.
Teach Me Tonight, Melodic Analysis
Q: Should I memorize the melody before I begin improvising?
Focus on understanding the melody first—learn its phrases, motion, targets, and how it breathes—because understanding produces much stronger improvisation and memorization often follows naturally.
Teach Me Tonight, Improvisation
Q: Michael asked, Dr. Bob, I've been a long-time listener to JazzPianoSkills and thoroughly enjoy the weekly lessons. My playing has greatly improved. My question is this, when I'm improvising, how do I know what note I should play next? Am I overthinking this?
The host suggests shifting focus from individual notes to harmonic shapes and destinations, asking what shape is being seen and what direction is being created, which helps make note choices more purposeful and reduces overthinking.
Teach Me Tonight, Solo Piano
Q: Yes, you can harmonize a scale. And yes, you can harmonize notes outside of the arpeggio and scale. How do I want this note to sound?
The host explains that any melody note can be harmonized and emphasizes artistry and color in approach, guiding the listener from construction to motion to emotion as the learning sequence.
Teach Me Tonight, Harmonic Analysis
Q: David writes, Dr. Bob, how do I know when I have finished a tune? How do I know when I'm ready to move on to another tune?
The goal isn't to completely finish a tune; tunes aren't truly finished while you're growing. When you've engaged with the material, deepened your understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm, and feel excited to return to voicings, scales, and rhythm, you're ready to move on because growth, not perfection, measures progress.

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What is Jazz Piano Skills about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, pedagogy-forward series that teaches jazz piano through a structured, multi-week approach. Episodes emphasize improvisation vocabulary built from harmonic shapes, melodic phrasing, and rhythm, anchored by a recurring seven-musical-facts framework. The host guides listeners through tune-by-tune studies (e.g., I Got Rhythm, Sweet Lorraine, Embraceable You) with a mix of melodic, harmonic, and improvisation analysis, plus listener Q&A and robust member resources. A core strength is the blend of theory and actionable drills, lead sheets, and packets designed to support steady, long-term progress for aspiring players and teachers alike. The show also markets ongoing memberships and masterclasses, making it valuable for both students... more

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