Jazz Piano Lessons with Adam Hashian |
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This website is created for the purpose of helping people to both play and enjoy music. It also creates an opportunity for prospective students to hear me play and to understand the learning process. Playing music is an absolute joy. Being able to teach someone how to play is an even bigger joy! Also this site is for the next generation. Jazz is a rich and expansive form of music. It is so intricate, rich and expansive that one must have a place to start. This is that place!
Well, if you want to learn how to play Jazz piano, you're gonna need to do your part...practice! I'll show you what and how to practice. It's then up to you to practice the concepts, theory and songs that I am showing you. Don't worry though, it is easy and fun.
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Music Artists and Facts |
Herbie Hancock, piano and synthesizers.
Herbie Hancock got his start playing in Miles Davis’ band. After playing for a while in one of Miles’ most successful bands, he went on to lead his own for a while. Herbie embraced synthesizers and funk and is well known for his playing on the Rhodes piano. His bassline for the song Chameleon can be recognized instantly. |
Charlie “Bird” Parker, alto saxophone.
Bird was the greatest saxophone player of all time. He created bebop along with Dizzy Gillespie. Music was not the same after Bird. His lines are beautifully melodic and fast. They are packed with feeling and emotion. Charlie had his own sound, no matter what saxophone he used. One might practice their whole life and never play as well as Bird. |
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