Our focus is on honing the essential skills that will accelerate your progress in jazz piano. Here’s a glimpse into the specific areas we’ll concentrate on:

Scales and Arpeggios: Understanding and mastering scales and arpeggios is fundamental. We’ll delve deep into exercises that not only improve your finger dexterity but also your knowledge of jazz’s harmonic structure. 

Chord Voicings & Chord Progressions: Jazz piano is as much about harmony as it is about melody. We’ll explore advanced chord voicings, moving from simple triads to complex chord extensions like 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths. And, you’ll learn how to string complex progressions together to make music that not only pleases the ear, but bends it to tradition.

Rhythmic Precision: Rhythm is the heartbeat of jazz. We’ll work on your timing through exercises that incorporate swing feel, Latin grooves, and other jazz rhythmic patterns. One of the exercises includes practicing a swing eighth-note pattern over the changes of “Autumn Leaves,” ensuring you can feel and execute the right swing feel at various tempos.

Technical Exercises: We’ll introduce exercises like Hanon’s Jazz Piano Exercises, adapted for jazz, to improve hand strength, coordination, and independence. For example, we might focus on an exercise that involves playing a bass line with the left hand while the right hand improvises over a II-V-I progression, enhancing your ability to manage complex jazz textures.

By focusing on these technical development areas, we aim to provide you with a solid foundation that not only allows you to progress quickly but also to express yourself with authenticity and creativity in the rich language of jazz piano.