Improvisation Paths: Blues, Bebop, Modern

Improvisation Paths: Blues, Bebop, Modern

Author: Brenden Lowe : Professional Jazz Pianist and Jazz Piano Educator November 28, 2025 Duration: 26:54
What kind of improviser do you want to become? In this episode, I break down the three primary stylistic paths.

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.
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Dominant 7th Bebop Lines (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:54
In this podcast episode I'll dive into bebop approach notes and bebop lines you can play over dominant 7th chords. Dominant 7th chords tend to give students problems for some reason. With this episode you'll learn all th…
How to Achieve Melodic Mastery in 5 Steps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
We've talked about learning tunes here in previous podcast lessons, but here we're going to focus on how to master playing the melody of any standard tune in 5 easy steps. By the end of this lesson, you will know the mel…
Popular Bebop Approaches for Minor 7th Chords [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:01
Learning bebop can feel completely overwhelming. There are so many approaches over so many chords and then connecting them is a whole other ball game. To help you out, I'm going to show you the most POPULAR bebop approac…
Jazz Piano Tutorial: The "Blues-a-Day Practice Challenge" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
The blues is a fundamental element of jazz piano. What would happen if you played a blues every day as part of your jazz piano practice routine in 2022? By playing a blues-a-day, you can challenge yourself to learn melod…
3 Weird/Modern Chords and How To Improvise And Comp With Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Playing original compositions can be quite the journey compared to playing regular jazz standards. In this episode I explore 3 weird and very modern chords I had to play and solo over on a recent gig I played. Here's wha…
2022 Planning and Strategizing for Success (Episode 3 of 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
We finally wrap up this series by talking about taking action. How do we take action in 2022 to make progress in jazz piano? I'll talk about what practice exercises to use, how to follow the systems, and so much more.
2022 Planning and Strategizing for Success (Episode 2 of 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:13
We go a little further into our planning in this one. We're looking at the plan for our goals today. What is the plan to accomplish our goals? What are the systems? In today's podcast episode I'll show you how to plan to…
2022 Planning and Strategizing for Success (Episode 1 of 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:01
A little planning and thoughtful strategizing can go a long way. Can you imagine if coaches never prepared for games with their team? The games would be a mess. The same holds true for your 2022 year. Knowing HOW to plan…
Solutions & System To Learning Jazz Piano (Episode 3 of 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
When I think about the things that hurt my progress the most through out my jazz piano pursuit there are 4 things that come to mind. And I dont mean, me sitting on the couch with my hand on my chin wondering. I mean like…
The 4 Hidden Mistakes in Jazz Piano Education (Episode 2 of 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:51
When I think about the things that hurt my progress the most through out my jazz piano pursuit there are 4 things that come to mind. And I dont mean, me sitting on the couch with my hand on my chin wondering. I mean like…