Great resources on piano styles

[brent.h]

Really helpful stuff!

[2bornot2bop]

Oh yes, even jazz piano lessons are all over YouTube. The result is, it’s so much easier to learn how to play today.

[GuyBoden]

The result is, it’s so much easier to learn how to play today.

Unfortunately, I'd imagine the result is similar to Jazz guitar, people being swamped with too much YouTube information and jumping from one topic to another without actually completing anything.

Personally, I'd find a good teacher that can focus your learning journey.

[2bornot2bop]

Unfortunately, I'd imagine the result is similar to Jazz guitar, people being swamped with too much YouTube information and jumping from one topic to another without actually completing anything.

Personally, I'd find a good teacher that can focus your learning journey.

Teachers are great. I had many before the internet began.

There are many excellent instructors on YouTube that get one started at all levels. Paul Tobey’s Jazzmental is one such instructor. He covers everything and it’s all for free.

But for me Open Studio online has been a godsend. And it allows me to learn the type of music I desire, like gospel, Stevie Wonder, in addition to jazz. Peter Martin is an excellent instructor, and you can complete your lessons at night or at any hour of the day that’s convenient for you. That’s an advantage that can’t be overlooked.

[2bornot2bop]

Every Saturday morning at 8am Pacific or 11am EST Paul takes one through a lead sheet.

Mastering Dominant 7th Chords, Upper Structure Triads & Extensions in 'Emily' (Live Masterclass) - YouTube

[Mick-7]

Jeb Patton covers the various piano styles in his books on comping.

An Approach to Comping, Vol. 1
An Approach to Comping, Vol. 2

[benhatchins]

Those kinds of resources are always valuable, especially when you’re trying to expand your understanding. Piano styles can really influence guitar playing in interesting ways. Learning from different sources helps build a stronger foundation. Sometimes finding the right material feels like searching for a Chegg customer service number , just trying to get exactly what you need. Do you have a favorite style so far? Always interesting to explore.

[brent.h]

As I get older, I find myself liking ragtime more and more! Simple boom-chick rhythm of the LH that comes from European marches, and a nice grooving tresillo-ish rhythm of the RH that's African/Carribean.

[brent.h]

Here's some more resources:

I'm finding that the RH rag rhythms are kinda good arpeggiating practice for those of us who use a hybrid picking style. I also notice that the rhythms are helping me develop a more solid sense of syncopation.