by Jeff Lantz | Feb 12, 2021 | Ear Training, Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Technique
One year. Do it, get it done, get it behind you, so you can move on to new challenges. Just about everyone has fantasized about being able to play piano by ear, to play what we want, play what we hear in our heads. But probably none of us has ever fantasized about...
by Jeff Lantz | Sep 23, 2020 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Improvising, Lessons
Click here to download a pdf of this lesson, and click on the video below to see the lesson. This lesson is for any beginner who wishes to break into the world of improvising. Congratulations on taking the first step. Musical improvisation involves learning a variety...
by Jeff Lantz | Jun 13, 2020 | Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Pro Tips, Technique, Video
This is the first in a series that breaks down and analyzes some of the impressive keyboard riffs the pros play. These licks can cover three or more octaves of a piano keyboard and are simply four-note or six-note fingering patterns applied over changing chord...
by Jeff Lantz | Apr 28, 2020 | Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Technique
For this lesson, you’ll want a copy of my free pdf with the twenty exercises I am demonstrating in the video. What is stride piano? Stride is a jazz piano improvisational style. The name is derived from the movement of the left hand up and down the keyboard from...
by Jeff Lantz | Aug 31, 2019 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Technique, Video
What are inversions and why should you care? Inversions allow you to play a chord ANYWHERE across the keyboard so you can choose what fits best for every situation. This article accompanies my YouTube video of the same name: Usually when you first learn a chord, you...
by Jeff Lantz | Jun 21, 2019 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Technique, Video
Today we’re talking about becoming a rhythmic piano player and how to begin developing a concept as a rhythmic player. This article accompanies my YouTube video of the same name: What is a rhythmic piano player? It is the counterpart of what a rhythm guitar player...
by Jeff Lantz | Feb 21, 2019 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Hump Day Grooves, Lessons, Music Theory
Do you ever wish you could just sit down at the piano and play? Make up some cool and interesting stuff on the spot? Improvise? It’s not as complicated as you might think. Improv is kind of like cooking without a recipe. If you are using familiar ingredients, you can...
by Jeff Lantz | Feb 2, 2019 | Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Music Theory, Technique, Uncategorized, Video
Athletes work out in the gym so they can perform at peak during games. As a piano player, you work out in the practice room. The chromatic scale is an excellent way to work out, and a tool you will fine useful for your piano skills toolbox. Free download Here’s the...
by Jeff Lantz | Dec 28, 2018 | Demos, Exercises, Free Downloads, Lessons, Technique, Video
Try this exercise for developing even strength in all fingers. Free download Students have asked about the short exercise I play at the beginning of the video. It’s one that I created for students in all 12 keys. Here is a free pdf with the exercise in the key...
