Jazz Ballads
Learn the lush voicings, colorful scales and improvisational techniques behind your favorite jazz ballads.
Jazz Ballads Content
73 Courses
468 Lessons
187 Smartsheets
If you’re a beginner pianist and would like to learn more about jazz ballad rhythms, this workshop is for you! These six lessons will explore a variety of ballad rhythms, exercises, and song examples.
Comping Rhythm 1
Comping Rhythm 2
Comping Rhythm 3
Comping Rhythm 4
Comping Rhythm 5
Combining Rhythms
Discover how Jonny transforms the lead sheet for George Gershwin's "Summertime" into a beginner piano score in just 3 simple steps.
Welcome to "Makin' Whoopee" for the beginning level. This course is divided into 5 lessons culminating in a final arrangement with a backing track.
A Section
B Section
Last A Section and Ending
Final Arrangement
Welcome to "Makin' Whoopee" for the beginning level. This course is divided into 5 lessons culminating in a final arrangement with a backing track.
In this lesson, you'll learn 5 iconic jazz piano intros that you really should know, even though you'll rarely find them in a fake book.
Ever experienced a rut in your jazz journey? This hands-on lesson will help you find joy in playing fun jazz piano lines like Oscar Peterson!
Master the jazz standard Someone to Watch Over Me at the advanced level. We'll start with the basic lead sheet and learn how to make it our own with some pro-level jazz techniques!
Melody & Root
Root Position 7th Chords
Melody with Left Hand Stride
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