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.

Before You Start 

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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.

In this video, I’...

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...

Are you ready to master every single 7th chord? This video is your ultimate guide! By the end, you’ll confidently navigate every root position 7th chord in every key!

If you’ve learned the 6 basic 7th chords, you’re off to a great start! But did you know there are 13 essential 7th chords tha...

Triads...

We have to know them.

In this week's video, I will show you every basic triad and give you some helpful tips on how to internalize and master them. Whether you’re just getting into jazz, or have been at it for a while, this will be helpful.

Secondary dominants are essential to gaining a deep understanding of harmony. 

Check them out in action here on "Green Dolphin Street."