Here's a new video I just shot for the online piano instruction site www.pianolessonsonline.com. It features some cool way to decorate major chords using the 9th. The basic idea behind this piano lesson is to give a player some…Read more
Feb 1 2012
Chicago Piano Lesson Free Sampler Video
Here is another video lesson I just shot. In this particular video lesson I feature a lick by the very famous jazz piano player Bill Evans. I hope you enjoy this video. Shooting these jazz piano lessons has been a…Read more
Jan 5 2012
Chicago Piano Lessons - Jazz Piano Lesson Video
Here's another free jazz lesson I just made. This one was shot in my Chicago Piano Lessons studio. Hope you enjoy and I get to teach you soon. There are a few slots still open for private lessons. Please contact…Read more
Nov 6 2011
How To Comp: Two Handed Jazz Blues Chord Lesson
Here's a free lesson I just shot for the website www.freejazzlessons.com I really go into depth on how to play rootless jazz piano chords and voicings behind a soloist. There's some cool chords and rhythms in there. I'm excited to…Read more
Nov 2 2011
Free Jazz Piano Lesson #3
Here's another free video piano lesson I just made for the site freejazzlessons.com. In this video I teach you how to play a lick that jazz pianist Barry Harris played over the standard "Green Dolphin" Street. There's some awesome…Read more
Sep 24 2011
Free Jazz Piano Lesson #2
Here is another free video lesson I made for freejazzlessons.com
This video is a lesson on how to play a turnaround lick. Turnarounds are very common in jazz and this lick and can be used on lots and lots…Read more
This video is a lesson on how to play a turnaround lick. Turnarounds are very common in jazz and this lick and can be used on lots and lots…Read more
Sep 9 2011
Free Jazz Piano Lesson
Here's a video I just made for www.freejazzlessons.com
It features a very cool jazz piano bebop lick over a minor ii - V - i chord progression. Enjoy!
It features a very cool jazz piano bebop lick over a minor ii - V - i chord progression. Enjoy!
Jul 24 2011
Paying It Forward
When I graduated Berklee in 20002 they had a great career assistance program in place. This program allowed recent grads to get in touch with successful musicians who were living in the city the recent graduate was planning on moving…
Read moreJul 21 2011
How To Choose the Right Piano Teacher Article #1
Many future piano students are overwhelmed by finding the right piano teacher.
Finding a teacher that understands your individual goals and can help you achieve them can seem very difficult. Here is just a few tips to assist you…Read more
Finding a teacher that understands your individual goals and can help you achieve them can seem very difficult. Here is just a few tips to assist you…Read more
Jul 9 2011
New Location For Chicago Piano Lessons
Hey Friends,
Just a quick note. I have moved my Chicago Piano Lessons Studio to the Old Irving Neighborhood in Chicago. I am super excited by the new studio set up. It really is a dream come true. The…Read more
Just a quick note. I have moved my Chicago Piano Lessons Studio to the Old Irving Neighborhood in Chicago. I am super excited by the new studio set up. It really is a dream come true. The…Read more
May 12 2011
Finding A Way To Communicate Your Message Through The Arts
I just watched this really great video by conductor and pianist Benjamin Zander. We need more people like Benjamin Zander who have the rare ability to be able to communicate through their playing and their words. Music as an artform…Read more
May 5 2011
Mr. Barry Harris: A force to reckon with
Barry Harris is one of my heros. Not only is he just a truly phenomenal piano player but he was also one of the first jazz educators ever. Barry is 81 years old and still teaching in NYC. His love…Read more