Intermediate
This is for players with some experience playing piano, who want to fill in the gaps of their knowledge & try new styles of music.
Intermediate Content
204 Courses
1160 Lessons
528 Smartsheets
Join Jonny and Jeremy Siskind as they discuss the 3 essential elements of Solo Jazz Piano Playing. Learn practical tips to incorporate melody, harmony, and bass using stride, walking bass, and shared hand techniques.
Learn a simple approach to play and improvise beautiful piano music right now for beginner and intermediate piano students using only 2 chords!
Learn a simple approach to play and improvise beautiful piano music right now for beginner and intermediate piano students using only 2 chords!
Learn to play a funk piano solo using essential techniques for beginner and intermediate pianists such as Funky 4ths, Stacked 4ths and the C Blues Scale.
Learn how to compose a beautiful jazz waltz with Jonny's essential arranging techniques. We'll master left hand accompaniments, melodic writing, and harmonization.
Intermediate Left Hand Accompaniment
Melodic Writing
Advanced Left Hand Accompaniment
Harmonizing the Melody
Beginner Left Hand Accompaniment
Learn how to compose a beautiful jazz waltz with Jonny's essential arranging techniques. We'll master left hand accompaniments, melodic writing, and harmonization.
Learn the classic George Gershwin tune "Summertime" in the slow jazzy blues style. Using the lead sheet, we'll stylize the left hand chords, embellish the right hand melody, compose an intro/outro, and complete the arrangement with a tasty solo!
Early Intermediate Left Hand – Straight Stride
Intro & Outro
Late Beginner Left Hand – Swung Stride
Putting It All Together
Beginner Left Hand – Even Stride
Right Hand Harmony & Embellishments