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JPS Ep:148 - 4 Secrets To Improvising Over Rhythm Changes
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Rhythm changes can seriously screw you up. Once you attempted and failed, you probably don't want to try again. BUT...wi... Read more
10 Apr 2019
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Ranked #2
Jazz Piano School Ep 46: Everything Comping Part 1
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As I was reviewing through all the JPS podcasts I realized there were none on comping! Wow! Well we're about to change t... Read more
29 Jul 2016
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44mins
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Jazz Piano School Ep: 48 - Perfecting The Ballad
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 85 - Progression Reharm Series 3 Rhythm Changes Bridge
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JPS Ep:143 - Piano Warmup: "The Rachmaninoff Exercise"
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 92 - Minor 2-5-1 Basics
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 119 - How Theory & Structure Lead To Freedom
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JPS Ep:136 - Playing in 7/4 Meter with Claves
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 94 - How To Use Jazz Piano Modes Explained
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 114 - The Top 7 Crucial Elements For Improving At Solo Piano
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JPS Ep:139 - 7 Ways To Improvise Over Modal Minor Chords
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Jazz Piano School, Ep 7: Major & Minor Triads
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Jazz Piano School, Ep 6: Jazz Insight With Dr. Samuel Griffith
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Jazz Piano School Ep 4: Major Scales Explained
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Jazz Piano School Ep. 75 - The Equation Of Improvisation
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