Jazz Piano For Beginners || Tutorial #1: starting to improvise

Bill, you might be able to answer a question for me.......some people concentrate too much on highlighting "avoid notes" etc. As in when using modal scales?
To be honest I'm sure I hit notes at times which may be termed avoid notes but I dont care to be honest. Am I correct in saying some people are very academic about things like this?

So far these videos have already been so helpful. I’ve been playing for a few years but have only learned sheet music. I’ve recently got into jazz and wanted to start playing some and your videos have been so helpful.

most comprehensif, better in understanding. thanks

So helpful! You describe it and then demonstrate it so well and it's comprehendible and fun!

Thank you so much. Your tutorials are so inspiring, they really invite to explore and have fun, it's the best :)

I am having a hard time seeing what keys are being pressed for the F7 can someone help me out. :-)

Hi sir how can i buy this book ?
I am currently residing in Pakistan.

hey :)) im a girl in the hospital and i found this series very helpful!! thanks so much :)

I've been playing for quite some time, but I've never thought to use shell chords. It's so simple but it kind of blew my mind!

Thank you for yr piano lessons!!!!!!!!! It’s really wonderful!!!!!

This dude's hands have more personality than Anakin Skywalker in the entire prequel series

I'm so excited to study using your method, thank you Bill.

Hey Bill! I'm not sure if you'll see this but I have a quick question? :) The scale which contains: C-D-Eb-E-G-A-Bb ... what mode is this? (If you explain this in a later video my apologies)

It’s secretly Paul McCartney

I'm a guitarist and just started learning piano. These videos have been a big help. Thanks a lot!!! ✌️🏻

Not gonna lie here, but when I was playing, it kinda felt like I was meditating. It was kind of blissful in a way.

Hard bro??????Make it easier

Been playing for 9 years, mostly classical stuff. Honestly im sick of it and im ready to learn some jazz :)

I am so grateful to you, your lessons and the way you teach. I want to worship at an alter dedicated to you

muchas gracias por la clase, saludos desde Argentina!

Incredible teaching skills!

bill u're sooo good in what u do

U explain very easily.. thank you

After watching this , I feel like there's a halo over my head...

Me: launches tutorial 2 after watching the 1
Also me: "holy shit he has a pencil now, this is serious"

Not very beginner to be honest...

I'm just starting out and this a HUUUUUUUGE!!!!! Jump from the first video

I really want to learn how to play jazz eventhough I've already knew chords. Thank you for your amazing tutorial videos!!

Beautiful

I learned to play classical piano music as a child and have always been impressed with people improvising Jazz... I've always thought it was a matter of talent until seeing you break it down like this... You have no idea what this means to me... Thank you SO much

I've always liked playing keyboards, but when it came to understanding certain chords or trying to do my own improvisation, I was absolutely clueless. These tutorials are great!

I have been a classical pianist for 3 years and now I'm looking to expand my knowledge to jazz and your tutorials are fantastic not only to beginners but experienced musicians alike

What keyboard is that?

Legend

very helpful. subscribed

I’m just starting to learn jazz piano and your videos really are everything. Thank you so much man.

This is so helpful! Learning jazz has been something that seemed so daunting and these guides make the process so much more approachable and fun. I was having trouble with the blue scale improvisation exercise, but your suggestion of starting simple and then moving out seriously made it so much easier :) huge thanks for this video.

Great explanation 👌

As classical pianist who is absolutely not new to piano it is still so god damn hard to improvise and my hand not hurts real bad

love these jazz tutorials! ive been playing clarinet for several years and just started playing piano about a month ago. i enjoy both classical and jazz, and your videos have been really helpful (and fun !!)

The BEST jazz piano tutorial I have ever seen!

Hey Bill. You are a great ambassador for the music. When I learn from your generous video lessons, I feel some kind of a fellowship with you. With a tenderly atmosphere you become a huge inspiration.

Take care and all the best from Peter.

im about to audition for applied music, thank you for helping me haha

Hi Bill - thank you for your tutorials. I was wondering if I can print your book if I buy it as an ebook? I find it easier to have papers in front of me

you are an absolute top notch tutor. Ive tried before but get distracted, but you keep it really interesting. Thanks !

Hi, l would like to ask, with what finger order to play this shell chord in the order as it is? Cmaj7 : CEB? Thank you forward! ❤❤

8 years ago but still extremely helpful and useful today.