Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!

Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Index Finger Improvisation. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:

Discover
Index Finger Improvisation

Learn
How to improvise using simplicity, space, and scales guided by your index finger

Play
A classic jazz standard using the various improvisational elements illuminated by your index finger

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Episode Outline
Introduction
Discover, Learn, Play
Invite to Join JazzPianoSkills
Demonstrations/Exercises
Conclusion
Closing Comments

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