7 Ways To End A Tune | You’ll Hear It #146
Providing a solid ending is crucial for any good performance. Give your audience a feeling of “coming home” with these 7 common (and not so common) endings. Check out the accompanying PDF to really lock them in.
How to Become a Better Composer | You’ll Hear It
From episode #15 of the You’ll Hear It Podcast. Jazz pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness discuss ways to improve your composition chops.
Play More, Think Less
It’s a concept so simple, so universal, that it may get overlooked – especially if you’re a beginner. Leading tones.
Breaking Down Barry Harris’ Voicing Warm Up | Adam Maness
Pianist Adam Maness breaks down Barry Harris’ legendary voicing warm up.
Easy Reharmonization: Keep the Root, Change the Chord Quality
You’ve seen it. You’ve probably done it. Some people call it stank face but I call it…Jazz Face.
Enclosures: the lightbulb for creating jazz lines
These chromatic turns tend to create lightbulb moments for aspiring jazz musicians. Chromatic enclosures.
An easy way to create great solo piano voicings
Learning how to create beautiful, creative voicings without sounding too thick or clunky can be a challenge. Here’s an easy system that can help.