A lot of jazz students spend time learning what chords to play—but not always how to make them move. If harmony ever feels static in your playing, it’s usually not because you don’t know enough chords. It’s because the chords aren’t interacting with each other in a meaningful way.

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This week, I use the blues as a framework to explore five-note jazz piano voicings that sound great and actually make sense under your fingers.

Instead of memorizing isolated shapes, we build everything from the ground up—starting with 3rds and 7ths, then stacking extensions, altered tones, uppe...

In this video, I’ll break down Drop 2 voicings in a clear, simple way. You’ll learn the 4-Way Close foundation, how to build Drop 2 voicings on all the basic chord qualities, and get exercises to make them stick. Plus, I'll show you a couple movement exercises inspired by Barry Harris and Bill Ev...

Want to unlock the full sound of the major modes? It's not just about memorizing scales. It's about hearing them, feeling them, and making them a natural part of your playing.

In this video, I'll guide you through each mode, helping you internalize their unique colors and characteristics.

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The II V I progression is at the heart of jazz. If you want to play jazz piano confidently, mastering this progression is non-negotiable. With 3rds, 7ths, and good voice-leading, you’ll be on your way to sounding like a pro. Here’s a 4-step process to get there.

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As jazz pianists, we often get caught up in abstract concepts and complex ideas. Sometimes, it’s refreshing to focus on something concrete. Today, I’m sharing 4 beautiful, two-handed jazz piano voicings that will immediately improve your sound and expand your harmonic vocabulary.

These voici...

Do you know the 3rd and 7th of every 7th chord?

If not, you’re missing out on one of the most essential foundational concepts in jazz harmony. Mastering 3rds and 7ths will transform how you approach jazz harmony, providing a solid foundation for more complex harmonic ideas.

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Let's talk about secondary dominants!

Understanding secondary dominants early is key to deepening harmonic knowledge and musical creativity. While learning diatonic seventh chords in major keys is foundational, secondary dominants unlock hidden layers in harmony and improvisation.

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Join me in the practice room as we dive into the brilliance of Wayne Shorter's stunning composition "Wildflower," the closing track on "Speak No Evil," recorded Christmas Eve 1964. This tune captures Wayne's unique composition voice, brought to life with Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carte...

Are you getting everything you can out of what you practice? (Are you sure?)

This week’s video kicks off The Core—a series where I take short transcribed passages and uncover the wealth of lessons hidden within. My goal is to show how much you can learn from even a small piece of material, he...