Jazz Piano School

Jazz Piano School

Author: Brenden Lowe : Professional Jazz Pianist and Jazz Piano Educator Language: English Episodes: 391
Finding your way into the rich world of jazz piano can feel overwhelming, like you're missing the map everyone else seems to have. That's where Jazz Piano School comes in, hosted by professional jazz pianist and educator Brenden Lowe. This isn't about quick tricks; it's about building a real foundation. Brenden structures each episode around a clear, practical system, breaking down the journey into core pillars: developing your Technique, understanding the underlying Theory, building a solid Repertoire of tunes, and finding your own voice through Improvisation. You'll get focused lessons that translate complex ideas into actionable steps, all from a teacher who understands the common sticking points. To add depth and inspiration, the podcast regularly features conversations with well-known jazz pianists, offering a rare glimpse into their personal approaches and experiences. Tune in for a guided path that replaces frustration with clarity, turning the intricate language of jazz into something you can not only play, but truly feel and make your own. This podcast is designed to be the consistent, reliable resource you need at the bench, whether you're just starting out or looking to break through to the next level in your playing.
Episodes
How To Play Jazz Piano In A Band Or Accompany a Vocalist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:14
I've filtered down my education A LOT recently due to my Accelerator and Mastermind programs that are now open for enrollment until Sept 5th, 2023. 99% of all jazz piano students want one, a combination, or all of just 3…
Jazz Improvisation in 11 Steps! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
It's one thing to be taught one part of the puzzle...but what about the whole puzzle? In this fun lesson, I'll show you my 11 step improvisation road map and start at the very beginning. I'll demonstrate step one over th…
Make Your Chords POP with this Diminished Voicing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:58
Follow along as Sterling shows you a diminished voicing that is sure to turn some heads. These crunchy chords work over diminished tonalities, and can also be applied to dominant chords in various jazz standards. These c…
Jazz Solo Piano Benchmarks and Assessments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:14
Taking private lessons can seen never ending. In fact, most of the time, it IS never ending. You never really know if you're getting better because the teacher doesn't give you any goals, benchmarks or assessments. You'l…
The Call and Response Improvisation Method [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
Doing anything in life over and over and over again is boring. Being in the same room for 5 hours is boring. Listening to single note eighth note lines over and over again is boring. We need contrast. We need change. Tha…
Accelerator & Masterclass Info [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
One of the most successful jazz piano education things I've ever done to date has been my private Accelerator program. This gives students a chance to work me, get custom lesson plans, group lesson, guest masterclass', o…
Do This ONE Thing To Make Your Tunes Swing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:27
It's one thing to play jazz standards like Autumn Leaves and Fly Me To The Moon, it's a whole other thing to actually make them swing. Did you just clench up? Don't worry because it only takes just one, simple, thing to…
How to Not Get Lost While Improvising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
I remember always asking my teachers how they were able to keep track of the time and not get lost while improvising. Do you know what their response was most of the time? "I don't know, I just feel it." Unfortunately to…
The Moanin' Blues/Gospel Octave Trick! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:01
Moanin' is a classic jazz tune for a number of reasons. The soulful, blues, and gospel sound that the tune expresses and the amazing solo Bobby Timmons takes utilizing the octave trick that I'm about to show you in this…
Jazz Piano Improv Flavor With Diads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
Most of the time you hear single note eighth note lines when listening to jazz. When you start to integrate diads into those lines you'll get some really spicy flavors that go great with the blues and really any other st…