Are you ready to take your jazz piano skills to the next level? Look no further than our Jazz Piano Mastery Masterclasses! Led by renowned jazz pianist and instructor Paul Tobey, these sessions will equip you with the tools and techniques to perform jazz standards like a pro.

What You’ll Get:

• Personalized Instruction: Receive tailored feedback and guidance from Paul Tobey, an expert with over 40 years of experience in both performing and teaching jazz piano.
• Confidence and Skills: Gain the confidence to tackle challenging jazz pieces and the skills to impress any audience.

Masterclass Format:

• Monthly Focus: Each month, we’ll dive into a new jazz standard, covering how to perform the head, improvise, and play with bass and drums.
• Step-by-step instructions on chord voicings, rhythm, soloing techniques, and more.
• Attendees can perform live or pre-recorded pieces, receiving constructive feedback to help elevate their playing.

Example Sessions:

• Blue in Green by Miles Davis
  • Master the intricate style of the jazz ballad with rich chords and complex improvisations.
    
    
• Bernie’s Tune by Bernie Miller (as played by Gerry Mulligan)
  • Learn to solo in D minor by understanding cycles of 5ths and applying them to chord changes. Includes a transcription and analysis of Paul Tobey’s solo.
    
    
• So What by Miles Davis
  • Explore modal scales and the concept of “playing outside” in this popular two-chord tune. Practice a transcribed solo and improvise with an up-tempo swing backing track.
    
    
• Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Develop your Bossa Nova skills and advanced chord voicings with this essential piece, enhancing your overall jazz harmony understanding.
    
    
• Cantaloupe Island
  • Discover the straight-ahead feel of this classic tune. Learn to comp simple rhythms and chord changes, vital for straight 8th jazz and rock standards.
    
    
• Your Choice!
  • We’ll decide together as a group what your preferences and recommendations are and what would like to work on together.

Why Join Us?

• Interactive Learning: Small class sizes ensure you get plenty of airtime, personalized feedback, and answers to your questions.
  
  
• Community: Progress as a group, share your journey, and get solid practicing advice to keep improving.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best and elevate your jazz piano game. Join us for our upcoming masterclasses and become the pianist you’ve always wanted to be!