Jazz Piano Skills

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• Sunny, Harmonic Analysis

  October 7, 2026 · 36 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the harmonic structure of Bobby Hebb's Sunny, revealing why this simple tune has captivated jazz…

• Our Love Is Here to Stay, Solo Piano

  September 30, 2026 · 39 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the systematic approach to developing solo jazz piano skills through the seven stages, emphasizing musical understanding…

• Our Love Is Here to Stay, Improvisation

  September 23, 2026 · 32 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, emphasizing the importance of command over harmonic shapes…

• Our Love Is Here to Stay, Melodic Analysis

  September 16, 2026 · 43 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the deep relationship between imitation and understanding in jazz improvisation and melody…

• Our Love Is Here to Stay, Harmonic Analysis

  September 9, 2026 · 40 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores the fundamental principles of jazz education, focusing on how musicians learn and develop their…

• Monterey Jazz: The Music, the Festival, and the Community

  September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  Summary Join us as we explore the rich history, current initiatives, and future vision of the Monterey Jazz Festival with Bobby Young and Mike Knapek. Discover how this legendary festival continues to shape jazz education and culture for…

• Satin Doll, Solo Piano

  August 26, 2026 · 38 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary In this episode, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores how focusing on small musical environments, like two measures, can significantly enhance jazz piano…

• Satin Doll, Improvisation

  August 19, 2026 · 35 min

  Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary This episode explores the power of rhythmic variation and limitation in jazz improvisation, using Duke Ellington's Satin Doll as a case…