Oh, wow. THE MOST USEFUL VIDEO OF ALL! How to progress step-wise from zero to jazz improv. I just started "transitioning" from classical to jazz about 4 months ago. This video - wow - makes me realize that I was making all these sequential mistakes at first, trying to "do it all at once" .. but, now, following this video, I'm going back: starting w baby steps - just the sustained root pedal in LH and melody only in RH, then add minor upgrades. I didn't have a METHOD. Thank you so much! I've commented and thanked you on lots of your videos by now. JUST WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW HOW GENEROUS YOU ARE WITH YOUR INCREDIBLE JAZZ BACKGROUND AND SKILLS and to THANK YOU! p.s. got your books!!!
This is one of the most useful videos on jazz I've ever seen, thank you so much. Btw I'm a guitarist - but your content is so good it doesn't matter. :)
Well, i am so glad i bought your books and that i met you on YT. I have been playing classical piano for so many years now, that i barely dare to say for how long, but have always been passionate about jazz piano playing. Of course, being lucky enough to have a few friends that are exceptional pianists, i picked up a few lessons about II-V-I and other stuffs not to die like an idiot stucked to classical partitions. And I decided recently, being a young retired, to give some more time to jazz studying. Of course as a classical pianist, I know the essentiality of being taught by a great jazz pianist and most of all by a great pedagogue, those two qualities not being often mastered by the same person… until i met you. Jeremy, every time I see one of your videos, or every time i open your books to practice and understand your exercises, you make my day! This particular video is great to organize the work that has to be done to play a tune properly and at the time increase my knowledge and comprehension of jazz piano playing. Allow me to « tirer mon chapeau » (hats up) for your great work, love for teaching, pedagogic talent, Clarity and empathy. All in one. Thank you so much for your generosity. Have a great day.
thank god i found your videos, can’t believe the number of views, this is definitely best one for intermediate level learners, gems, connecting dots, filling the missing puzzle, please keep doing this and maybe let us pay you somehow
Yay! I’m glad you like it! I made this video for a conference 😂. If you like this…you will love the book “Playing Solo Jazz Piano.” (Seriously - it goes over this stuff but more organized and more detail)
Jeremy - I cannot repeat and emphasize enough how incredible clear and practical this video is. Listening and watching how you actually do what you talk about is perfection. 🙏🏽 with gratitude.
This is actually a wonderful way to get started with a tune and then build on it over time for beginners. Thank you. I binge on your videos but this one truly convinced me to buy your book
I learned more in the first 2 mins of this video than the last 2 months scrubbing the internet. Brilliant delivery with calm and ease. Excellent explanation of what's happening. Thanks man! Do you play Salsa? You look familiar
Jeremy I'm a big fan of all you do to help others learn how to play jazz piano. I watched this entire video and want to thank you for the great information and examples you shared. You do such a wonderful job of breaking down seemingly complex jazz concepts into easy to understand bite-sized pieces we can follow and apply.
Great video! The first 16 minutes are the most important for me. Comping is already a next step. Thank you Jeremy. This is exactly what (and how) I would like to study jazz. I know that you emphasize strongly that it is important to start learning to play jazz in a group but it is not what some want and can do. I am not able to learn from my peers and always learned or studied alone (even at the university). Piano playing is a very personal activity for me. I am intimidated by those who are much better from me and even though it motivates me to study harder (alone) but I cannot learn from them. Working in a group (including school environment) only makes sense if the level of students is approximately the same - no school mixes grade 10 with grade 2 and teaches them together (although some colleges do this in their on line courses 😮)
Jeremy thank you so much. I have seen almost every video of you. You enrich my life with your personality and the knowledge that you make available for me to think about, apply and to be happy with. Thank you so much and much love.
Loved this talk and went right to the site to order the books. Thank you! A credible curriculum of months of work right there. And it’s fun. I think one lovely element that validates this right up front is how much music there is in even just the earliest beginner exercises.
Great presentation! Your videos have really inspired me to be get back into jazz improvisation after a long break. I’m working through your first Fundamentals book right now and I love the approach. Although I was familiar with many of the basics, all the exercises are useful and I’m learning something new on pretty much every page. Practicing is a lot more enjoyable and focused now as I try to use the ii-V-I licks or rhythms you’re teaching. Many thanks for sharing your insights in the book and here!
Yes Jeremy you did surprise me! Both graphics and content-wise this is the best tutorial for us beginner jazz pianist, and also the sound is very balanced!
Any chance the sound could all be louder? Love your videos but they are so quiet compared to others (and the blaring adverts). I have to be in optimal listening conditions to have them on, as a background dishwasher or passing traffic can easily obliterate your good words! 🙏🧡
You are amazing! I've just got your book and I am starting to explore the ideas. Sorry about my english, I'm from Brazil! Thank you for sharing these wonderful lessons
Thanks very much Jeremy. I really enjoyed your presentation. It's really well-structured and contains lots of interesting insights. You are a gifted teacher.
I see 10ths.. I'm checking out of here! 🤣This is a superb tutorial if not the best on playing jazz piano. ❤👍By the way I have never been able to stretch a 10ths and its never stopped me playing piano...You simply find another way of doing things. Adapt and invent. 🎻🎹
I am loving your videos Jeremy, and I have bought your book and have started working through it. I am an intermediate playing but Ive gone back to the beginning with you!! I hear you vocalising the beats when you play, especially in the gaps. I was curious do you only vocalise the gaps in your playing, or are you actually vocalising a drum/cymbals patter all the while you are playing. Are you still tapping your foot as well?
Hi Steven! I don't intentionally vocalize anything - it just happens. I've been advised by a great teacher to listen for the rhythm section in your head as you are playing solo piano. I'm often tapping my foot and I suggest to my students to practice both tapping your foot and not tapping your food.
Hi Jeremy, Is your Fundamentals 1 book appropriate for an early intermediate student? Your video is very helpful and I'm wondering if your book covers what you are teaching here. Thank you!
Thanks for your interest! There are three different books. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book one) is for somebody who plays piano but has no jazz experience. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book two) is designed for somebody with about a year to two years of jazz piano experience. Playing Solo Jazz Piano is a survey of different piano methods that is best for more advanced players.
What impresses me most as a newbie jazz piano player wannabe is how advanced players play this stuff without looking at their hands. That seems so impossibly out of reach.
That's the least of our worries! 😉 Kidding/not kidding...but I would say that I encourage my students to get away from looking at their hands as soon as possible.
As a not-newbie but still-baby jazz piano player, I'd encourage you to keep at it. You'll be able to intuitively feel all sorts of surprising chords in your hand soon enough!
Reviewed this 4 months later, after doing a LOT of practicing and it is THE BEST INTRO VIDEO out there. Every beginning piano student should watch it.
Aw, thanks, Jane!!!
I'm have so much fun!!@@JeremySiskind
Oh, wow. THE MOST USEFUL VIDEO OF ALL! How to progress step-wise from zero to jazz improv. I just started "transitioning" from classical to jazz about 4 months ago. This video - wow - makes me realize that I was making all these sequential mistakes at first, trying to "do it all at once" .. but, now, following this video, I'm going back: starting w baby steps - just the sustained root pedal in LH and melody only in RH, then add minor upgrades. I didn't have a METHOD. Thank you so much! I've commented and thanked you on lots of your videos by now. JUST WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW HOW GENEROUS YOU ARE WITH YOUR INCREDIBLE JAZZ BACKGROUND AND SKILLS and to THANK YOU! p.s. got your books!!!
This is just the greatest video I've ever seen
Well that’s awfully nice! Thank you!
One of the best overviews on RUclips. Enough work for years
Thanks, Lucas! (and sorry for the late reply lol)
This is one of the most useful videos on jazz I've ever seen, thank you so much. Btw I'm a guitarist - but your content is so good it doesn't matter. :)
That is so so nice, Dragisa! Thank you!!!
You are a great teacher. Every time I watch one of your vids it drags me straight to the piano. Keep up your great work and thanks so much.
Well, i am so glad i bought your books and that i met you on YT. I have been playing classical piano for so many years now, that i barely dare to say for how long, but have always been passionate about jazz piano playing. Of course, being lucky enough to have a few friends that are exceptional pianists, i picked up a few lessons about II-V-I and other stuffs not to die like an idiot stucked to classical partitions. And I decided recently, being a young retired, to give some more time to jazz studying. Of course as a classical pianist, I know the essentiality of being taught by a great jazz pianist and most of all by a great pedagogue, those two qualities not being often mastered by the same person… until i met you. Jeremy, every time I see one of your videos, or every time i open your books to practice and understand your exercises, you make my day! This particular video is great to organize the work that has to be done to play a tune properly and at the time increase my knowledge and comprehension of jazz piano playing. Allow me to « tirer mon chapeau » (hats up) for your great work, love for teaching, pedagogic talent, Clarity and empathy. All in one. Thank you so much for your generosity. Have a great day.
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much, Bertrand. I'm really honored and touched! Enjoy your learning!
Thank you
Thanks a lot. That's exactly what i was looking for : precision, step by step learning and little tips. Merci beaucoup !
This is simply amazing. Thanks a lot for sharing all this highly value infomation with us Jeremy. Greetings from Argentinian Patagonia.
thank god i found your videos, can’t believe the number of views, this is definitely best one for intermediate level learners, gems, connecting dots, filling the missing puzzle, please keep doing this and maybe let us pay you somehow
Yay! I’m glad you like it! I made this video for a conference 😂. If you like this…you will love the book “Playing Solo Jazz Piano.” (Seriously - it goes over this stuff but more organized and more detail)
Jeremy - I cannot repeat and emphasize enough how incredible clear and practical this video is. Listening and watching how you actually do what you talk about is perfection. 🙏🏽 with gratitude.
Thank you, mark! I'm honored!
Brilliant survey of your teaching method… Always inspiring us solo pianists, Jeremy! Keep it up!
Yay, thank you, Bobby!
This is actually a wonderful way to get started with a tune and then build on it over time for beginners.
Thank you. I binge on your videos but this one truly convinced me to buy your book
Excellent lesson just what I needed.
Thanks so much, Steve!
I learned more in the first 2 mins of this video than the last 2 months scrubbing the internet. Brilliant delivery with calm and ease. Excellent explanation of what's happening. Thanks man! Do you play Salsa? You look familiar
I don't really play Salsa. I can just about fake it...but not much. I'm glad you got something from the video!
Amazing Lesson
Perfect tune for anyone like myself that will have to work many hours on it.
Thank You
Fantastic! Enjoy your practice!!!!
My favorite lesson you've done!
Thanks much, Robert! I’m glad you liked this!
Jeremy I'm a big fan of all you do to help others learn how to play jazz piano. I watched this entire video and want to thank you for the great information and examples you shared. You do such a wonderful job of breaking down seemingly complex jazz concepts into easy to understand bite-sized pieces we can follow and apply.
That’s so kind! Thank you so much, Eric. Let me know if there’s ever a subject you want me to make a video on!
Twenty years of knowledge in less than an hour
I hope it was valuable, Vaejovis!
Okay ... I think I am ready to start ... and, yes, I have your books. Thanks. :)
Best of luck to you, Anne!
Great video! The first 16 minutes are the most important for me. Comping is already a next step. Thank you Jeremy.
This is exactly what (and how) I would like to study jazz. I know that you emphasize strongly that it is important to start learning to play jazz in a group but it is not what some want and can do. I am not able to learn from my peers and always learned or studied alone (even at the university). Piano playing is a very personal activity for me. I am intimidated by those who are much better from me and even though it motivates me to study harder (alone) but I cannot learn from them. Working in a group (including school environment) only makes sense if the level of students is approximately the same - no school mixes grade 10 with grade 2 and teaches them together (although some colleges do this in their on line courses 😮)
Wishing you all the best in your studies and progress, Michael!
Jeremy thank you so much. I have seen almost every video of you. You enrich my life with your personality and the knowledge that you make available for me to think about, apply and to be happy with. Thank you so much and much love.
I’m honored! I appreciate *you*!
Really enjoyed hearing your bio, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much Jeremy.
Thank you, Bonnie!!!
Loved this talk and went right to the site to order the books. Thank you!
A credible curriculum of months of work right there. And it’s fun. I think one lovely element that validates this right up front is how much music there is in even just the earliest beginner exercises.
Great presentation! Your videos have really inspired me to be get back into jazz improvisation after a long break. I’m working through your first Fundamentals book right now and I love the approach. Although I was familiar with many of the basics, all the exercises are useful and I’m learning something new on pretty much every page. Practicing is a lot more enjoyable and focused now as I try to use the ii-V-I licks or rhythms you’re teaching. Many thanks for sharing your insights in the book and here!
You're an excellent music teacher. I'm actually an accordionist and learnt quick a lot from your jazz lesson. Thanks a mil.
That’s so kind! Thanks so much!
Yes Jeremy you did surprise me! Both graphics and content-wise this is the best tutorial for us beginner jazz pianist, and also the sound is very balanced!
Woohoo! Thanks, Francesco!
The best tutorial for beginners is indeed “Jazz Fundamentals”, the book !!
Aw, thanks, Jack!!!
@@jackbussy3133 Yes I agree, I have it and it’s incredible, also “playing solo jazz piano” is an incredible book
Any chance the sound could all be louder? Love your videos but they are so quiet compared to others (and the blaring adverts). I have to be in optimal listening conditions to have them on, as a background dishwasher or passing traffic can easily obliterate your good words! 🙏🧡
Excellent lesson, Jeremy. Thanks for taking all the time to put this together and present it so clearly.
You are amazing! I've just got your book and I am starting to explore the ideas. Sorry about my english, I'm from Brazil! Thank you for sharing these wonderful lessons
I’m so happy you’re exploring the book! Let me know if there’s ever something specific you want me to do a video on to add clarity.
Thanks very much Jeremy. I really enjoyed your presentation. It's really well-structured and contains lots of interesting insights. You are a gifted teacher.
I’m honored! Thanks, Chris!
Melhor professor, sem dúvida!
What an amazing lecture Jeremy. Thanks so much for this.
My pleasure, Nuno! There's a lot here, but hopefully it's helpful!
Thanks a million Jeremy - such a wealth of great information in there - really kind of you to share it in such a clear and organised way
Great presentation! Thank you.
Génial!
👍 !
🙏!
20:03 got me to haha
Excellent tips! Great breakdown and easy to follow :)
Thanks so much, Nick! I appreciate your time and comments!
Thanks for the tutorial!
Sure thing, Paul! Thanks for watching!
I see 10ths.. I'm checking out of here! 🤣This is a superb tutorial if not the best on playing jazz piano. ❤👍By the way I have never been able to stretch a 10ths and its never stopped me playing piano...You simply find another way of doing things. Adapt and invent. 🎻🎹
I'm honored! Don't let those tenths stop you!
Just one question remaining: what is it that you played at @20:13 ... @20:16 ?)
Great Video, thank you! Where can I find the PDF?
Shoot me an email at info@jeremysiskind.com and I'll send you something.
Didn’t think I’d sit for the whole hour
That’s so nice. Thanks for watching!
You wrote that for me :)
I am loving your videos Jeremy, and I have bought your book and have started working through it. I am an intermediate playing but Ive gone back to the beginning with you!! I hear you vocalising the beats when you play, especially in the gaps. I was curious do you only vocalise the gaps in your playing, or are you actually vocalising a drum/cymbals patter all the while you are playing. Are you still tapping your foot as well?
Hi Steven! I don't intentionally vocalize anything - it just happens. I've been advised by a great teacher to listen for the rhythm section in your head as you are playing solo piano. I'm often tapping my foot and I suggest to my students to practice both tapping your foot and not tapping your food.
Hi Jeremy,
Is your Fundamentals 1 book appropriate for an early intermediate student? Your video is very helpful and I'm wondering if your book covers what you are teaching here.
Thank you!
Such fantastic content, PLEASE tell me you're still teaching at that local community college. SUCH A STEAL, I wish I could enroll haha!!
Absolutely! Classes start again August 21. Learn more at www.JeremySiskind.com/jazzclass/
What level does your book start at would you say?
And thank you so very much for your great video.
Thanks for your interest! There are three different books. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book one) is for somebody who plays piano but has no jazz experience. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book two) is designed for somebody with about a year to two years of jazz piano experience. Playing Solo Jazz Piano is a survey of different piano methods that is best for more advanced players.
@@JeremySiskind well that’s not me. Added Fundamentals 1 to my cart. Too many holes in my playing for 2. Thanks again
What impresses me most as a newbie jazz piano player wannabe is how advanced players play this stuff without looking at their hands. That seems so impossibly out of reach.
That's the least of our worries! 😉 Kidding/not kidding...but I would say that I encourage my students to get away from looking at their hands as soon as possible.
I'll give it a go. Thanks.@@JeremySiskind
As a not-newbie but still-baby jazz piano player, I'd encourage you to keep at it. You'll be able to intuitively feel all sorts of surprising chords in your hand soon enough!
Terriffic!🎼