Post Category: Jazz & Improvisation

If you are a jazz musician, you may have heard the terms “double time” or “double time feel” and been confused as to what these terms actually mean. In this video I will explain and demonstrate ...

Calling all jazz pianists (and aspiring jazz pianists!) In this tutorial I show you how to play My Funny Valentine – jazz piano. This version is perfect to accompany yourself singing OR to ...

Today is the day!  After months of early mornings and late nights and binge-working sessions while my son was at camp, I can finally make this announcement!  The Versatile Musician membership is now ...

Taking Piano accompaniment to the next level: I got so much great feedback from people who tried my How to Get Started Singing and Playing piano, so I decided to make a video showing you How to Sing ...

Today is the day!  After months of early mornings and late nights and binge-working sessions while my son was at camp, I can finally make this announcement!   The Versatile Musician membership is ...

The 2-5-1 progression is a great place to practice voice leading the 2 note shell voicings.  Since the 2-5-1 progression is so commonly used, learning this strategy will make playing standard jazz ...