Jazz Piano and Improvisation

Learn jazz piano fundamentals and improvisation techniques through this comprehensive video series taught by music educator Phillip Riggs from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Master essential jazz concepts starting with lead sheets and chord qualities, then progress through three-note voicings and dominant chord structures. Explore the blues scale and various scales and modes that form the foundation of jazz improvisation. Dive into advanced harmonic concepts including II-V7-I progressions, tritone substitutions, and chord extensions. Develop sophisticated voicing techniques with block chords and drop 2 chords while building a solid foundation in piano fundamentals. Each lesson builds systematically on previous concepts, providing a structured approach to understanding jazz harmony and developing improvisational skills at the keyboard.