For pianists who are new to jazz

Go from reading notes to playing real jazz standards in 10 lessons

A step-by-step video course from Juno-nominated pianist Paul Tobey. Learn the chords, voicings and improvisation tools that make jazz sound like jazz, at your own pace.

  • 10 video lessons, from 7th chords to your first standards
  • Sheet music, transcriptions and bass & drum backing tracks
  • Lifetime access. Learn on your own schedule
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Paul Tobey πŸ† Juno-nominated pianistπŸ’Ώ 9 albums▢️ Teacher behind the Jazzmentl YouTube channel♾️ Lifetime access
Sound familiar?

You can play the piano. So why does jazz feel like a secret language?

πŸ˜• You look at a lead sheet and the chord symbols don't tell you what to actually play.

πŸ˜• Your left hand plays root-position chords that sound stiff instead of swinging.

πŸ˜• When it's time to improvise, you freeze, or play the same few notes.

That isn't a talent problem. Classical and pop training simply don't teach the language of jazz: 7th chords, shell and rootless voicings, the II–V–I, swing feel and how to build a solo.

This course teaches exactly those pieces, in the order you need them, so each lesson builds on the last and you're playing real tunes by the end.

What you'll be able to do

Not just theory. Every lesson ends with something you can play.

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Voice any chord like a jazz pianist

Turn chord symbols into shell and rootless voicings that sound full and professional.

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Improvise with confidence

Use bebop scales and simple, proven ideas to create your own lines over the changes.

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Play standards from a lead sheet

Combine melody, chords and comping to play five essential jazz standards.

Inside the course: 10 lessons

Tap a lesson to see what it covers.

17th Chords
Build and use 7th chords, the foundation of jazz harmony.
2Blues Progression & Shell Voicings
Learn the blues with shell voicings and a basic swing rhythm.
3Cycle of 5ths & Turnarounds
Work through the cycle of 5ths, chord extensions and turnaround progressions.
4Let's Start Improvising KEY LESSON
Begin improvising with bebop scales and rootless left-hand voicings.
5Chord Extensions
Add 9ths, 11ths and 13ths for fuller, richer chords.
6Tackle Lead Sheets Like a Pro
Play jazz standards by combining melody, chords and improvisation.
72-Hand Comping Techniques
Develop comping that gives strong harmonic support in a band.
8Advanced Jazz Blues Progression
Explore richer blues changes with per-bar substitutions and advanced turnarounds.
9RH & LH Coordination
Build independence and syncopation with Swing Hanon, two-hand exercises, block chords, LH bass and RH comping.
105 Jazz Standards Every Beginner Should Know
Learn five essential tunes: keys, feel, tempo, form and progressions, with downloadable PDF lead sheets.

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Everything you get

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10 step-by-step video lessonsWatch, pause and replay as often as you like.
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Custom sheet music for every lessonChords, scales and melodies written out so you can follow along.
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Jazz piano transcriptionsStudy and copy how iconic performances are put together.
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Bass & drum backing tracksPractice with a real-sounding rhythm section for many of the lessons.
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Targeted practice materialExercises from scales to comping patterns to build technique.
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PDF lead sheets for 5 jazz standardsReady to play once you finish the course.
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What students say

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β€œThis course has truly so much to offer... it will have your fingers dancing over those keys in a matter of months and be the very foundation of all your piano playing future.”

Dr. Mary Ann Gorcsi
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β€œAn excellent ten week course but don’t plan on ten weeks as it will be with you every day for the rest of your piano playing life.”

Steve Sutton
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β€œHaving jazz piano lessons, as a novice, with Paul Tobey was the foundation for my ongoing love of and ability to play jazz, both as a solo musician and in groups.”

Lydia B.
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Jazz Piano with Paul Tobey
Your teacher

Paul Tobey

Paul is a Juno-nominated jazz pianist with nine albums and decades of performing and teaching behind him. Through Jazzmentl.com and the Jazzmentl YouTube channel he has helped thousands of jazz pianists around the world make the jump into jazz.

His teaching is known for being approachable and step-by-step: no jargon for its own sake, just the tools you need, explained clearly and put straight to use at the keyboard.

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Start the course today. If it isn't right for you, email us within 7 days of purchase for a 100% refund. No hard feelings.

Questions

Do I need to know any jazz already?
No. The course is made for people who already play some piano but have never played jazz. If you do play a little jazz, it works as a thorough refresher of the essentials.
Do I need to read music?
Basic piano skills help, since each lesson comes with sheet music. Everything is also demonstrated on video so you can see and hear it.
How long do I have access?
For life. It's a one-time payment, and you can go back to any lesson whenever you want.
How fast do I have to go?
It's self-paced. The course is laid out as 10 lessons, so many students take one a week, but you can move faster or slower.
What if it's not for me?
You're covered by our 7-day, 100% money-back guarantee.

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