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Solo Jazz Piano and Vocals – A Curated List

As a jazz pianist and vocalist, I often get asked for listening lists.  There is so much great music out there that it can be hard to know where to start!  This article was requested by several of my...
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The Charleston Rhythm

The Charleston Rhythm is one of the most-often heard rhythms that you’ve never heard of.  It shows up all over the place, from jazz to blues to contemporary pop songs.  In this article I teach...

10 Jazz Pianists That Will Make You Fall in Love with Jazz

As a life long lover of all things jazz piano, I have not only enjoyed a successful career as a performer but I have also had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of people to play.  If you are...
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Moondance Van Morrison Piano Tutorial

In this Moondance Van Morrison  Piano Tutorial, you’ll learn how to play this iconic song and sing it at the same time.  So much fun and kind of tricky with some jazz piano twists! Moondance is...
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Free Fallin’ Tom Petty Piano Tutorial

In this Free Fallin’ Tom Petty Piano Tutorial, you’ll learn how to play this iconic song and sing it at the same time.  So much fun and not that hard!  Free Fallin’ was one of the...
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Kiss Piano Tutorial

In this Kiss Piano Tutorial, I teach you this iconic funky song by Prince.  You’ll be singing and playing before you know it!   Kiss is one of the many iconic songs by singer, songwriter and...

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