Course fifteen
Half Diminished 7th Scales
Overview
Discover, learn, and play the twelve Half Diminished 7th Scales in preparation for developing improvisational skills. Enjoy a thorough exploration of the Half Diminished 7th Scales using Root Position, 1st Inversion, 2nd Inversion, and 3rd Inversion. This course consists of three comprehensive lessons that will help you master the Half Diminished 7th Scales conceptually, physically, and aurally; an essential skill for all aspiring jazz pianists.
Comprehesive Lessons
3 Comprehensive Lessons carefully crafted using a clear and concise educational talk, interactive media, and video demonstrations to ensure and maximize your jazz growth.
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- Lesson 1
Discover (educational talk) - Lesson 2
Learn (interactive media) - Lesson 3
Play (video demonstrations)
- Lesson 1
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Below are a few of the most common questions I receive from students before becoming a JazzPianoSkills Member. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Me. I can be reached by Email drlawrence@JazzPianoSkills.com. If you prefer to call me, I can be reached during my office hours at The Dallas School of Music, my office number is 972.380.8050 Ext. 211.
Where do I begin? I’ll start with my credentials. I am a professional jazz pianist and educator with 30+ years of playing and teaching experience. I hold a Doctorate degree in music from the University of North Texas (considered by many the best collegiate jazz program in the world, which it is).
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To become an accomplished jazz musician, you need to discover the essential jazz piano skills (awareness), learn essential jazz piano skills (assimilation), and play essential jazz piano skills (application). It’s hard to accomplish any one of the three by immersing yourself in the plethora of random, and often misleading, thoughts being promoted through video on YouTube. All of my educational materials are educationally sound and professionally produced. JazzPianoSkills does not promise “30-day results”, it is not a short cut.
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It varies for each individual because my courses and lessons are designed using a self-paced format. Each of my courses and lessons explores (in-depth), a specific professional jazz piano skill in all 12 keys.
Each course consists of three comprehensive lessons. The command and mastery of the jazz piano skills explored in each lesson take time and are not completed in one or two weeks. The consistency of your study will determine the length of your journey through the entirety of each course.
On average, students will spend anywhere from 2 to 4 months becoming proficient with the jazz piano skills studied in a single course.
Yes, of course. We can arrange to have online lessons at The Dallas School of Music. A private educational room will be arranged for you and me to meet weekly or monthly.
I teach many students from various regions of the world online, and the technology works beautifully.
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