You're the teacher I've been looking for all my life. You breathe life into learning. This is honestly the best piano improve tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you

15:00 oh my god that is the best music sheet i have ever seen

Bob Ross of piano tutorials, loving it

Magnificient video, full of meaning, emotion and insight into what music and jazz in particular is all about. A long time ago I went to the Village Vanguard jazz club in downtown Manhatten, New York one night. A few minutes later Sonny Rollins walked in, perhaps to listen to the music, perhaps to meet a friend or whatever, he was not on the program to play that night. The audience recognised him and wanted him to play, but Sonny didn't really want to and said that he didn't have his sax with him and had never played with the jazz group playing that night (I forgot which group). The jazz group said that there were plenty of saxaphones available to choose from and the audience continued to plead that he should play, so Sonny finnaly relented. He climbed on to the stage, picked up a sax, played a few notes to check it out, had a brief dialogue with the group and they played 3 tunes together. It sounded like they had been playing together for years. I was sitting at the bar and Sonny walked over and said hello to me, he was real friendly. I offered him a drink which he accepted and said " Mr Rollins (I was a very young man at the time and didn't dare to call him Sonny) I don't know where the music you just played was created , whether in heaven or hell, but that's where I would like to go." Sonny burst out laughing and tapping me on the chest replied "Man we all have music in us, but for it to come out you really have to want it" How true, and that's exactly what you said. Thanks for your wonderful video lesson and many others like it that you have posted.

This is genius at work. This is how one should be introduced to music instead of the traditional way with lots of theory and scales which frightens most people away. Pictures of birds, sunshine, pretty blue skies, clouds etc. are way much more fun than lines and spaces.

I am so glad I came back and finished this video. Arrogantly, I assumed I was too advanced for this lesson, then finished the video and learned more than I have in a year.

This is a perfect approach to teach music for children, adults newcomers in music, intrumentists coming for other instruments... A perfect approach to open emotion, intention, sensible relashioship with music... I'm art-therapist, and i can say, this exactly is what you are doing. Thanks for this :)

Dear Oliver, I have been "playing with the birds and clouds" and it was incredible time....I felt like a real pianist. I would like to join the thousand persons that thinks that apart of your incredible technique, you have a special talent for teaching, soft nice and absolutely delicate. Congratulations you have a new follower. Thanks for your efforts and dedication, warm regards. Ed

I was teary-eyed by how much you made me realize I love music wholeheartedly and deeply. I don’t care how long it takes to learn, may it be present with me for the rest of my life. I'm not scared to try anymore. thank you, professor.

Your serene approach has a frequency bandwidth that is beyond this planet's magnetic field and resonance. Natural universe, osculation, dimensional light and sound wave integration dialectical and sequential. A pulse of energy, expanding and condensing at the same time, an infinite fractal of reflections. Thank you stranger.

I've been playing piano most of my life and this video blew me away. Thank you so much!

I wish you were my teacher 47 years ago. Better late than never. Amazing tutorial, and totally inspiring.

Why did no-one show me this 50 years ago!! I hope heaven has a piano.....Thank you so much for this video.

I find when I play on the black keys, it comes across less 'birds and clouds' and more 'gospel shout'. I had no idea where you were going when you started drawing, but when I realized I got very excited. Your unique and well thought-out way of teaching is so helpful. And when you talk and play, it's meditative and very calming. I could watch you all day, and in fact, I have been.

You are the Bob Ross of piano. Thank you for your pleasent, fun & silly lessons. Like others have said, "you are the instructor I've always needed!!" Thank you, thank you!

I've been practicing piano for a month and a half now and your channel has brought me a sense of relief!!! It was overwhelming to sit at the keys and not understand what to do with them. You brought the fun and the peace to my learning! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

when I was a child the black one were my favourite. I`ve pressed them and magic begun!

The Bob Ross of music. Your words and music are filtered through love and passion. Thanks!

Sir, you have probably unleashed thousands of pianists, running wild and free with the wind in our hair! thank you for a great lesson!

This lesson is way better than the ones I paid for on Udemy.

Wow... Unspeakable! I could listen to It all day long.

This is the most beautiful music lesson I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for sharing this.

Damn listening to him talk about having fun as a beginner and gaining motivation is nothing but the truth! Damn smart man

It looks like a magic formula! You are a genius!

This is the most wonderfully inspirational tutorial I've ever watched. It's Joyous!

This is exactly the lessons not only for me but my Kid. Thank to you!

Incredible lesson! This is REAL music that comes deeply from your soul! you are an incredible teacher!

Hats off. I always thought impro and composition should've been like this. Genius. Godlike

This is easily one of the best video on KZfaq

I'm a music teacher for kids from 3 to 6 years old... Thanks for your video it gave me a lot of ideas of games to do with my little students. Thank u again.

Once again Oliver, you show you are an exceptional teacher. Thanks. Kwok

video is cruelly underrated. everyone should start music this way, just having fun.

You are some kind of Angel !! Teaching us the real value of art !! These should apply in life itself !! So Honest , Inspirational, Wisdom that we just imagine far beyond the stars !! I wish all my Best for you and the people around you !! I can't wait to study all your videos !! Thanks my man !!

Luckily I found this chenel, learning music is realy hard and sometimes make frustation when it comes to read sheet music now I can enjoy my learning, how to play my piano freedom , this video give me a huge motivation enjoying my journey to play piano Thank you

I really enjoyed this tutorial, it applies to the accordion pretty well too

Thunderstorm was awesome !

This approach quickly opens the doors to really enjoying playing and improvising. To play classical properly it takes many years of practice and learning, and that 's great. But I really like to play and improvise with ideas like Oliver shares here. It sounds great. Thanks again Oliver. You can say thanks in another way too folks. ;)

This one lesson completely blew my mind! After trying various online courses (which were more like torture camps) this opened the door to my prison and instantly connected me to the music inside. This is *absolutely* the best music lesson ever. Oliver, you are a (genuine ) genius. Before anyone even thinks of playing an instrument, they should watch this first. Thank you so much!

terrific lesson. This reminds me of when I was a kid and I would just make sounds on my Aunt's piano. Unfortunately, as we grow older we feel that there is a greater expectation that we have to know tunes and stuff. Thanks :)

Oliver is the man!!! I have seen other people try to sell their lesson and you do it in honor and for the love of the music! Sharing this and all your videos with everyone I know!

zen of music.

What an absolutely wonderful video! I play several instruments...Guitar, drums, congas, bongos, bass guitar, but I have never pushed myself to fully learn the piano. When I dabble on my keyboard, I find the black keys make the instrument far less intimidating, and even enjoyable, for me. I've actually recorded original songs using multiple instruments and while playing the black keys of my keyboard. I've recorded some beautiful songs that I'm proud of and each have far exceeded anything I expected to record while using my keyboard. I love this video because it validates, at least for me, that what I have been doing is truly playing and creating. And for this extremely important validation, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, sir.

your way is so gentle and supportive and inspriring to anybody. it opens up spaces for phanthasie and experiment. thank you!

Oliver, you're a genius! Your storytelling method is brilliant. Thank you! Whenever I'm feeling nervous before playing the piano, I come back to this style and it always helps me to relax.

You really think out of the box like you said in the wood. I never see any musician treat creativity like you do. I am inspired

I left piano lessons after 4 years. That was 53 years ago. I just bought a Korg PA-600 and you will be my inspiration. Thank you

I love the sounds of birds. Excellent lesson, thank you so much.

improvisation is the answer to my life well-lived. thank you.

Amazing thank you, this is just what I needed, whenever I've tried an instrument I hit the wall where music becomes maths and it just kills my motivation, and the romance of it, winging it like this looks like more my speed to get rolling at least

This is absolutely brilliant, Oliver! I got my keyboard out of its box just to try that. It felt really good. Thanks for your knowledge and generosity!

Thank you, Again another beautiful lesson.Great teacher Mr. Prehn

I finally find a way to throw away all my music sheets and play my own way. You are an awesome mentor! 🙏

MERCI Oliver pour vos cours , c'est si rare d'avoir autant d'informations sur le Jazz , vous êtes un super prof .....

I love this video, you can also add in the white keys to either side of the sets of 3 black keys. That usually sounds pretty nice for some reason. I love that you are teaching this as something for inspiration.

Mange tak Hr. Prehn. Jeg er musiklærer, og ville elske at have disse på dansk også, så jeg kan bruge dem med selv de små elever! Jeg har spillet i mange år, men fik med denne øvelse en dyb kontakt med klaveret, jeg ikke har følt længe. Nærmest som meditation :) (Thank you so much Mr. Prehn. I am a music teacher and I would love these excercises in my own language too, so that I could use them with my younger pupils as well. I have played for many years but in this excercise I felt a deep connection with the piano that I haven't felt in years. Almost like meditation :)

Congratulations! A beautiful class. Thanks a lot!

What an amazing lesson ! What an amazing age !

Although I am a "semi-self-taught" musician for more than 10 years I will make this my daily exercise before going to work. Because in this way I can express my moods / emotions etc. without any theoretical restrictions to worry about. THIS IS AWESOME!!!

amazing, as a beginner , i play those 5keys for fun and found these 5 sound wonderful in any order i play, now truly amazed to find your video , the magic power of music! thanks so much !

Very inspiring! Thank you, Oliver!

This is one of the most beautful things I've ever seen!

Thank you for this lesson. I enjoyed it. I just bought a Yamaha P-125 and am exploring piano for the first time (solo/KZfaq videos). Having a good time playing and practicing. No hurry, but it's quality time, even at my current level. Thanks for all your videos. I'll work my way up eventually. Cheers.

Excellent lesson and great presentation in a modern form, can't wait for more. thanks so much

the piece at the end reminds me of Pink Floyd process to make Echoes, and some other pieces they made. Great work, genius, maybe I can make a similar piece and tell the story to my kids while playing the piano. That would be so awesome.

Took summer music break..got this lesson notice..magical and compelling as ever! Thanks.

What a gift you have for teaching!

All right! My man Oliver Prehn! I love every New Jazz lesson so far. I recently bought a yamaha digital piano and your lessons have made playing and learning so fun!

THE TEACHER every school must have. No doubt. Thanks

Amazing, just what I have been looking for. It took me months to learn saxophone and it’s been a while trying to get laying piano. Adding a synth to my keyboard made it even better and blew my mind. Thanks.

What an extraordinary lesson! thank you

Oliver, un maestro nato: grande! Oliver, a born teacher: great!

You are a gift , a gift from the heavens above .

Thank you for this wonderful inspiration! I am a music teacher at school and find this a realy amazing way to get a grip on music. I will try something similar with my 7th graders. :)

Hi Oliver - greetings from Houston, TX. Awesome! ... Thank you for this very inspirational and motivating video. Now you definitively have me hooked on learning to play piano with your lessons.

Perfect place to start this old engine, Oliver-sensei. Cause even though these left-side pushrods have long ago gone wasted, the right-side will be how I move upand do2n the key. Five fingers can make music... given a great teacher, and this I am so fortunate to have... I took you in earnest about writing a black-key master piece, and it's coming along nicely--about 50% completed... but no worries, Sensei. The piece is written for an audience of one. Me. The creative assembly of musical notation, etc etc. seems to be what powers my motivation. I like the feeling. And just like these lessons, It's magic, for me.

I am amazed!!! This guy is a great piano teacher!!!!

Thanks Oliver for your tuto,, simple and clear!! Great..

Oh man! I'm blown away🎹🎹love it♡ Thank you🍃🌹🍃 😙

Best piano video on KZfaq. This is what music should be about. Not about trying to immitate perfectly, note by note, what others created in the past. That is just silly. That's like reducing painting to trying to recreate Velázquez and Rembrandt pictures brushtroke by brushtroke.

Pentatonic scale is magical) Your lessons are inspiring me Thanks :)

Thanks So Much You Are Very Good Teacher !!!! I learn a lot 💪🏻🎹

Such excellent simple yet meaningful and inclusive guidance. Thank you for your videos Oliver!

Hey Oliver, another great lesson! Love it ! I very much agree with the way you approach music. It is not as much about "the genre" as it is about the "feeling". This is the message that I try to bring trough my music as well. My last album "Back to Nature" is exactly about this feeling. Keep up the good job!

Absolutely brilliant, I've my go at improvisation in other ways but this is by far the easiest.

Your amazing! Your softness and gentle ways, makes it easy for me. Thank You!!!

Parabéns estou muito feliz por você existir👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

This is such a smart and motivating way to introduce beginners to improvisation! Instant sense of achievement. Thank you so much Oliver, greetings from Germany

I’ve never been able to really express myself through the piano before now. Because of you, I just played an improv that fully represents what I am feeling. Thank you!

...absolutly mega super perfect lesson, best on the world💪👍👍👍...

I love your videos and am deeply grateful for your excellent lessons!

Yes it is the pentatonic scale, sounds always "correct". Great lesson.

This is so beautiful. I’m crying 😫

wow Thank you for the sequenced playlist, I really appreciate it Oliver :)

Thank you so much. You just made me realise music is an expression of feelings and emotions. This is so beautiful! I wish you all the best!

This is one of the best Jazz lessons I had until now. Thnx!

Oliver, tus videos tutoriales son geniales, explicas de forma tranquila y da tiempo a entender los aspectos que quieres transmitir, ideas sencillas, motivos simples pero con los que poder tocar o componer lo que queramos, y qué decir de lo organizado que tienes tus clases, sobresaliente en imagen y sonido, la sincronización de los backingtracks, la exposición de los textos explicativos, y la digitación sobre el teclado, magnífico trabajo, gracias a ti y a tus colaboradores por regalarnos la esencialidad de los aspectos musicales, mi enhorabuena desde España.

Thanks Oliver for what you do.

Wow, this piano lesson let me fly away into another universe. This ist the best lesson on KZfaq and explains the fundamental meaning of playing music by the way. Thanks very much for this amazing masterpiece!

thank you Oliver you are the best

Oliver, oh my dear God, this is simply amazing! Just amazing! I'm a beginner, don't know where to start. I do own a few synthesizers for making fun with improvising, but your videos give me a insatiable hunger to improvise more. Your calm voice, the warm atmosphere, simple an good music brought with passion. Thanks!!