I own all of your books. They are awesome and I love the connection with your CZcams videos which drive home all the concepts and topics that you cover. I deeply appreciate your holistic attention to all the items that make for good jazz soling and am grateful for your passion for educating and inspiring your many jazz piano students. Deepest thanks and best wishes!
I’m so helpful you’re finding the videos useful, Julian! Feel free to let me know if there are any topics in particular you’d be interested in hearing me cover.
@@JeremySiskind I had a bit of a Jeremy-Siskind binge when I discovered your channel last night - thank you. I'd find it very helpful to have access to your stream of consciousness whilst playing, lets us say, a ballad. The YT channel Jazz2511 does this by showing annotated sheet music compiled after the event, but it would be fascinating, if possible, to hear you break down what you've done and where, sort of as you're doing it, drawing our attention to enclosures, voice-leading, rhythm and articulations, 'colour' tones, substitutions ...or whatever. It may be a question of playing, then showing that video and adding a commentary/explanations over the top. I can see that there would be challenges of doing it all simultaneously! I'm sensing a book purchase coming on!
The singing aspect is interesting and probably is why Keith Jarrett does it so he provides himself the kind of instant feedback he feels helps his improv talent.
I believe jazz pianist Kenny Werner came out with a book similar to the tennis one. The emphasis is on effortless playing. You could call it the "Tao of jazz performance."
This is so helpful Jeremy. Thank you really really much for all the content you are sharing. Each and every video that I’ve seen from you has so much quality in terms of knowledge and mostly pedagogy. I have started playing piano at 21, now I’m 23, and as I’m not a guy who started playing since kid - as most of my favourite pianists have - I’m constantly learning step by step trying to optimize (and always enjoying) my learning as best as I can and you fulfill my hungry of acquiring a better level of expression at piano. I would love to see a video of ways or “levels” of applying Inner Voices Motion. For example, taking a standard ballad and gradually showing patterns or ways to create movement inside each chord. I know that it’s a big and maybe endless topic that goes in hand with the Contrapuntal study. But it would be nice to know some basic tips or guidelines. The three pianists that touch my soul most are Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau and I hear so much of this going on in their playing. Thank you Jeremy! Sorry for the long message.
Brad Mehldau makes use of that expressive element where he seems to reaaaaaaccccchhhhhhhh to extreme heights to play certain riffs or phrases in playing.
Nice to rediscover your old videos through your new book! I also must admit that I didn’t get the fact that you have perfect pitch! Now I can tell myself that even if I can’t play like you is because of my physical limits 😂
Highly original and quality content. Really enjoyed this!! Would you be willing to make a video on some creative approaches to playing a blues? I often get stuck playing the same stuff...especially when I’m trying to play solo piano. Thanks, Brent
Hey there! I’m glad you’re digging the content - these exercises have helped me so much as a player and a teacher. Tell your friends about the channel haha. I’ll add a blues video to the list, although I’m not sure what I can really contribute. :)
Really enjoyed this vid. Thank you Jeremy. I’m a 74 y.o. arthritic ex-horn player trying to learn piano. Age and infirmary make it impossible for me to ever approach your incredible facility on the keyboard. Therefore I am relying on learning as much keyboard harmony and tricks that I can apply in order for me to actually enjoy hearing what I’m putting down. I really appreciate your ability to communicate as well as your ideas and talent. Thank you.
Well it’s nice to know you! Thanks for your nice comments and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Feel free to let me know if there’s a subject you’d like me to cover.
Feels like I'm in a Tibetan monastery getting the meaning of life with that 5th so consistent (even while you're talking) haha another uniquely informative lesson thanks for sharing!!
@@JeremySiskind oh so much sir! i hope oyu continue this and do performances sir.. just your phone sir coz you need exposure in the internet sir... i think its marketing.. if you will just play common songs then improvis e on it many will know you..
Nice! A suggestion for a vid I would love to see: Could you demonstrate making a shared hand voicings arrangement? I learned a lot from that chapter in your book but run into some voiceleading issues. Basically, if you simplify the melody and don't allow doublings, then if the melody is a third or a 7th and then skips or makes a leap, you don't get that smooth voice-leading that comes from 7 moving to the third etc, does this make sense?:) I realize this is extremely nitpicky, but would be cool to see how you go about doing it:)
@@JeremySiskind another suggestion! Exercises for locked hands/octave runs improvising a la Oscar. I am working on it, and in one sense the answer seems simple, just see to it that you can do whatever you do in the right hand with both hands. But maybe you have some cool suggestions?:)
I’m so glad you asked! :) “Playing Solo Jazz Piano,” which is my signature book, is available for purchase at my website, www.Jeremysiskind.com/shop/ .You can find other books I’ve written on Amazon.
I own all of your books. They are awesome and I love the connection with your CZcams videos which drive home all the concepts and topics that you cover. I deeply appreciate your holistic attention to all the items that make for good jazz soling and am grateful for your passion for educating and inspiring your many jazz piano students. Deepest thanks and best wishes!
I can’t believe I didn’t respond to this comment, it’s so awfully nice! Thank you, Joe! I’m really grateful!
was just introduced to you, thank you!! :)
Really pleased to have discovered your site Jeremy. Wonderful, helpful advice here and so much content. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I’m so helpful you’re finding the videos useful, Julian! Feel free to let me know if there are any topics in particular you’d be interested in hearing me cover.
@@JeremySiskind I had a bit of a Jeremy-Siskind binge when I discovered your channel last night - thank you. I'd find it very helpful to have access to your stream of consciousness whilst playing, lets us say, a ballad. The YT channel Jazz2511 does this by showing annotated sheet music compiled after the event, but it would be fascinating, if possible, to hear you break down what you've done and where, sort of as you're doing it, drawing our attention to enclosures, voice-leading, rhythm and articulations, 'colour' tones, substitutions ...or whatever. It may be a question of playing, then showing that video and adding a commentary/explanations over the top. I can see that there would be challenges of doing it all simultaneously! I'm sensing a book purchase coming on!
Let me think about what I might be able to do along these lines!
I read "The Inner Game" way back in the 80s. You've inspired me to re-read it! Thanks for this inspiring video.
The singing aspect is interesting and probably is why Keith Jarrett does it so he provides himself the kind of instant feedback he feels helps his improv talent.
Knowledge absorbed! Thank you Jeremy
I believe jazz pianist Kenny Werner came out with a book similar to the tennis one. The emphasis is on effortless playing. You could call it the "Tao of jazz performance."
This is so helpful Jeremy. Thank you really really much for all the content you are sharing. Each and every video that I’ve seen from you has so much quality in terms of knowledge and mostly pedagogy. I have started playing piano at 21, now I’m 23, and as I’m not a guy who started playing since kid - as most of my favourite pianists have - I’m constantly learning step by step trying to optimize (and always enjoying) my learning as best as I can and you fulfill my hungry of acquiring a better level of expression at piano.
I would love to see a video of ways or “levels” of applying Inner Voices Motion. For example, taking a standard ballad and gradually showing patterns or ways to create movement inside each chord. I know that it’s a big and maybe endless topic that goes in hand with the Contrapuntal study. But it would be nice to know some basic tips or guidelines. The three pianists that touch my soul most are Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau and I hear so much of this going on in their playing.
Thank you Jeremy! Sorry for the long message.
Ooh, interesting suggestion. I'm going to think about it but I like where your head's at. I love Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Brad Mehldau too! :)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and talent! This is so inspirational!
Yay! My pleasure - enjoy. I’ll continue posting some practice ideas. Happy practicing!
Brad Mehldau makes use of that expressive element where he seems to reaaaaaaccccchhhhhhhh to extreme heights to play certain riffs or phrases in playing.
The borrowing technique that you find in Barry Harris 6th diminished scale is an illustration of your tension and release exercise.
Nice to rediscover your old videos through your new book! I also must admit that I didn’t get the fact that you have perfect pitch! Now I can tell myself that even if I can’t play like you is because of my physical limits 😂
Lol, enjoy "Jeremy Classic"
Highly original and quality content. Really enjoyed this!! Would you be willing to make a video on some creative approaches to playing a blues? I often get stuck playing the same stuff...especially when I’m trying to play solo piano.
Thanks,
Brent
Hey there! I’m glad you’re digging the content - these exercises have helped me so much as a player and a teacher. Tell your friends about the channel haha. I’ll add a blues video to the list, although I’m not sure what I can really contribute. :)
@@JeremySiskind Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing this!
My pleasure! I hope you liked it!
Great video Jeremy. I would add in this list two useful musical elements for me. The Register, and the Dynamics. Thank you!
Definitely! Thanks for that, Stefano!
Really enjoyed this vid. Thank you Jeremy. I’m a 74 y.o. arthritic ex-horn player trying to learn piano. Age and infirmary make it impossible for me to ever approach your incredible facility on the keyboard. Therefore I am relying on learning as much keyboard harmony and tricks that I can apply in order for me to actually enjoy hearing what I’m putting down. I really appreciate your ability to communicate as well as your ideas and talent. Thank you.
Well it’s nice to know you! Thanks for your nice comments and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Feel free to let me know if there’s a subject you’d like me to cover.
I want to hear a record of #jeremydrones with right hand expressive leaps and guided narration/meditation on top!
Maybe I can get a deal with Soothe to help put people to sleep. Lol
The left hand "power" drone while talking about focus is genius :) thank you for your lessons
Thanks! I’ll definitely get to videos on left hand midtempo stuff. Thanks for the request!
@@JeremySiskind thank you! :) maybe one other request, about breathing during piano playing, especially during improv.
Feels like I'm in a Tibetan monastery getting the meaning of life with that 5th so consistent (even while you're talking) haha another uniquely informative lesson thanks for sharing!!
Yes, exactly, there's something very meditative going on here!
thank you so much sir! awesome!
My pleasure! Glad you’re liking the content, EJ!
@@JeremySiskind oh so much sir! i hope oyu continue this and do performances sir.. just your phone sir coz you need exposure in the internet sir... i think its marketing.. if you will just play common songs then improvis e on it many will know you..
Already at 1 k subs!
well done!
Thanks! It’s exciting seeing folks respond to the channel. :) I appreciate you watching!
Nice!
A suggestion for a vid I would love to see: Could you demonstrate making a shared hand voicings arrangement? I learned a lot from that chapter in your book but run into some voiceleading issues. Basically, if you simplify the melody and don't allow doublings, then if the melody is a third or a 7th and then skips or makes a leap, you don't get that smooth voice-leading that comes from 7 moving to the third etc, does this make sense?:)
I realize this is extremely nitpicky, but would be cool to see how you go about doing it:)
Great idea, Ernst! I'll add it to my (ever-growing) list. :) Thanks for the suggestion.
@@JeremySiskind another suggestion! Exercises for locked hands/octave runs improvising a la Oscar.
I am working on it, and in one sense the answer seems simple, just see to it that you can do whatever you do in the right hand with both hands.
But maybe you have some cool suggestions?:)
The real deal :)
Nice - thanks for watching!
There was also “The Inner Game of Music”.
How can I buy your books?
I’m so glad you asked! :) “Playing Solo Jazz Piano,” which is my signature book, is available for purchase at my website, www.Jeremysiskind.com/shop/ .You can find other books I’ve written on Amazon.