Reviewed this 4 months later, after doing a LOT of practicing and it is THE BEST INTRO VIDEO out there. Every beginning piano student should watch it.
@JeremySiskind9 ай бұрын
Aw, thanks, Jane!!!
@janevonmaltzahn26679 ай бұрын
I'm have so much fun!!@@JeremySiskind
@janevonmaltzahn2667 Жыл бұрын
Oh, wow. THE MOST USEFUL VIDEO OF ALL! How to progress step-wise from zero to jazz improv. I just started "transitioning" from classical to jazz about 4 months ago. This video - wow - makes me realize that I was making all these sequential mistakes at first, trying to "do it all at once" .. but, now, following this video, I'm going back: starting w baby steps - just the sustained root pedal in LH and melody only in RH, then add minor upgrades. I didn't have a METHOD. Thank you so much! I've commented and thanked you on lots of your videos by now. JUST WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW HOW GENEROUS YOU ARE WITH YOUR INCREDIBLE JAZZ BACKGROUND AND SKILLS and to THANK YOU! p.s. got your books!!!
@Vaejovis357 Жыл бұрын
Twenty years of knowledge in less than an hour
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
I hope it was valuable, Vaejovis!
@anastasiagulai57822 жыл бұрын
This is just the greatest video I've ever seen
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Well that’s awfully nice! Thank you!
@DragisaBoca2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most useful videos on jazz I've ever seen, thank you so much. Btw I'm a guitarist - but your content is so good it doesn't matter. :)
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
That is so so nice, Dragisa! Thank you!!!
@luciusblackmail8129 Жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher. Every time I watch one of your vids it drags me straight to the piano. Keep up your great work and thanks so much.
@danielsan6487 Жыл бұрын
This is simply amazing. Thanks a lot for sharing all this highly value infomation with us Jeremy. Greetings from Argentinian Patagonia.
@lucasneumanndeantonio972711 ай бұрын
One of the best overviews on KZfaq. Enough work for years
@JeremySiskind9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Lucas! (and sorry for the late reply lol)
@dz9022 жыл бұрын
thank god i found your videos, can’t believe the number of views, this is definitely best one for intermediate level learners, gems, connecting dots, filling the missing puzzle, please keep doing this and maybe let us pay you somehow
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Yay! I’m glad you like it! I made this video for a conference 😂. If you like this…you will love the book “Playing Solo Jazz Piano.” (Seriously - it goes over this stuff but more organized and more detail)
@bertrandcarette92595 ай бұрын
Well, i am so glad i bought your books and that i met you on YT. I have been playing classical piano for so many years now, that i barely dare to say for how long, but have always been passionate about jazz piano playing. Of course, being lucky enough to have a few friends that are exceptional pianists, i picked up a few lessons about II-V-I and other stuffs not to die like an idiot stucked to classical partitions. And I decided recently, being a young retired, to give some more time to jazz studying. Of course as a classical pianist, I know the essentiality of being taught by a great jazz pianist and most of all by a great pedagogue, those two qualities not being often mastered by the same person… until i met you. Jeremy, every time I see one of your videos, or every time i open your books to practice and understand your exercises, you make my day! This particular video is great to organize the work that has to be done to play a tune properly and at the time increase my knowledge and comprehension of jazz piano playing. Allow me to « tirer mon chapeau » (hats up) for your great work, love for teaching, pedagogic talent, Clarity and empathy. All in one. Thank you so much for your generosity. Have a great day.
@JeremySiskind5 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much, Bertrand. I'm really honored and touched! Enjoy your learning!
@marchesellimusicspace20 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed hearing your bio, thanks for sharing!
@JeremySiskind19 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
@Debangshuification10 ай бұрын
This is actually a wonderful way to get started with a tune and then build on it over time for beginners. Thank you. I binge on your videos but this one truly convinced me to buy your book
@EANNE1000 Жыл бұрын
Okay ... I think I am ready to start ... and, yes, I have your books. Thanks. :)
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you, Anne!
@marksimo44067 ай бұрын
Jeremy - I cannot repeat and emphasize enough how incredible clear and practical this video is. Listening and watching how you actually do what you talk about is perfection. 🙏🏽 with gratitude.
@JeremySiskind7 ай бұрын
Thank you, mark! I'm honored!
@onseanzion4363 Жыл бұрын
I learned more in the first 2 mins of this video than the last 2 months scrubbing the internet. Brilliant delivery with calm and ease. Excellent explanation of what's happening. Thanks man! Do you play Salsa? You look familiar
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
I don't really play Salsa. I can just about fake it...but not much. I'm glad you got something from the video!
@bobbygadourymusic54762 жыл бұрын
Brilliant survey of your teaching method… Always inspiring us solo pianists, Jeremy! Keep it up!
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Yay, thank you, Bobby!
@DojoOfCool2 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson just what I needed.
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Steve!
@skousend Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@andysnyder88811 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Your videos have really inspired me to be get back into jazz improvisation after a long break. I’m working through your first Fundamentals book right now and I love the approach. Although I was familiar with many of the basics, all the exercises are useful and I’m learning something new on pretty much every page. Practicing is a lot more enjoyable and focused now as I try to use the ii-V-I licks or rhythms you’re teaching. Many thanks for sharing your insights in the book and here!
@ef10s Жыл бұрын
Jeremy I'm a big fan of all you do to help others learn how to play jazz piano. I watched this entire video and want to thank you for the great information and examples you shared. You do such a wonderful job of breaking down seemingly complex jazz concepts into easy to understand bite-sized pieces we can follow and apply.
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
That’s so kind! Thank you so much, Eric. Let me know if there’s ever a subject you want me to make a video on!
@treborserrot6662 жыл бұрын
My favorite lesson you've done!
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much, Robert! I’m glad you liked this!
@mfurman Жыл бұрын
Great video! The first 16 minutes are the most important for me. Comping is already a next step. Thank you Jeremy. This is exactly what (and how) I would like to study jazz. I know that you emphasize strongly that it is important to start learning to play jazz in a group but it is not what some want and can do. I am not able to learn from my peers and always learned or studied alone (even at the university). Piano playing is a very personal activity for me. I am intimidated by those who are much better from me and even though it motivates me to study harder (alone) but I cannot learn from them. Working in a group (including school environment) only makes sense if the level of students is approximately the same - no school mixes grade 10 with grade 2 and teaches them together (although some colleges do this in their on line courses 😮)
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best in your studies and progress, Michael!
@sospiroso7 ай бұрын
I see 10ths.. I'm checking out of here! 🤣This is a superb tutorial if not the best on playing jazz piano. ❤👍By the way I have never been able to stretch a 10ths and its never stopped me playing piano...You simply find another way of doing things. Adapt and invent. 🎻🎹
@JeremySiskind7 ай бұрын
I'm honored! Don't let those tenths stop you!
@jaijeffcom5 ай бұрын
Loved this talk and went right to the site to order the books. Thank you! A credible curriculum of months of work right there. And it’s fun. I think one lovely element that validates this right up front is how much music there is in even just the earliest beginner exercises.
@bonnieblueau35772 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much Jeremy.
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bonnie!!!
@desmondfransen5588 Жыл бұрын
Jeremy thank you so much. I have seen almost every video of you. You enrich my life with your personality and the knowledge that you make available for me to think about, apply and to be happy with. Thank you so much and much love.
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
I’m honored! I appreciate *you*!
@samueldesouzamalaquias2 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! I've just got your book and I am starting to explore the ideas. Sorry about my english, I'm from Brazil! Thank you for sharing these wonderful lessons
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you’re exploring the book! Let me know if there’s ever something specific you want me to do a video on to add clarity.
@francescomanfredi2 жыл бұрын
Yes Jeremy you did surprise me! Both graphics and content-wise this is the best tutorial for us beginner jazz pianist, and also the sound is very balanced!
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks, Francesco!
@jackbussy31332 жыл бұрын
The best tutorial for beginners is indeed “Jazz Fundamentals”, the book !!
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Aw, thanks, Jack!!!
@francescomanfredi2 жыл бұрын
@@jackbussy3133 Yes I agree, I have it and it’s incredible, also “playing solo jazz piano” is an incredible book
@BethanyLowe87732 жыл бұрын
Any chance the sound could all be louder? Love your videos but they are so quiet compared to others (and the blaring adverts). I have to be in optimal listening conditions to have them on, as a background dishwasher or passing traffic can easily obliterate your good words! 🙏🧡
@babel1ine8 ай бұрын
Amazing Lesson Perfect tune for anyone like myself that will have to work many hours on it. Thank You
@JeremySiskind8 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Enjoy your practice!!!!
@Bruingebak2 жыл бұрын
You're an excellent music teacher. I'm actually an accordionist and learnt quick a lot from your jazz lesson. Thanks a mil.
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
That’s so kind! Thanks so much!
@rickrocketts1835 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson, Jeremy. Thanks for taking all the time to put this together and present it so clearly.
@pedrosantiago10343 ай бұрын
Melhor professor, sem dúvida!
@chriselven88062 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Jeremy. I really enjoyed your presentation. It's really well-structured and contains lots of interesting insights. You are a gifted teacher.
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
I’m honored! Thanks, Chris!
@markyachnin19017 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Thank you.
@nunitoism Жыл бұрын
What an amazing lecture Jeremy. Thanks so much for this.
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Nuno! There's a lot here, but hopefully it's helpful!
@Ludada1012 жыл бұрын
Didn’t think I’d sit for the whole hour
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
That’s so nice. Thanks for watching!
@alejandromedina2349 Жыл бұрын
You wrote that for me :)
@gordonbooker7719 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million Jeremy - such a wealth of great information in there - really kind of you to share it in such a clear and organised way
@mohamedboukhetaia328310 ай бұрын
Génial!
@bonnieblueau35772 жыл бұрын
20:03 got me to haha
@OfficialPaulStillo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial!
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Paul! Thanks for watching!
@nickmartorano67662 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! Great breakdown and easy to follow :)
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Nick! I appreciate your time and comments!
@alp90202 жыл бұрын
👍 !
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
🙏!
@davidurbanpiano2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thank you! Where can I find the PDF?
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Shoot me an email at info@jeremysiskind.com and I'll send you something.
@sheilalamb56107 ай бұрын
Hi Jeremy, Is your Fundamentals 1 book appropriate for an early intermediate student? Your video is very helpful and I'm wondering if your book covers what you are teaching here. Thank you!
@stevenponte66552 жыл бұрын
I am loving your videos Jeremy, and I have bought your book and have started working through it. I am an intermediate playing but Ive gone back to the beginning with you!! I hear you vocalising the beats when you play, especially in the gaps. I was curious do you only vocalise the gaps in your playing, or are you actually vocalising a drum/cymbals patter all the while you are playing. Are you still tapping your foot as well?
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steven! I don't intentionally vocalize anything - it just happens. I've been advised by a great teacher to listen for the rhythm section in your head as you are playing solo piano. I'm often tapping my foot and I suggest to my students to practice both tapping your foot and not tapping your food.
@alexgalo78747 ай бұрын
What impresses me most as a newbie jazz piano player wannabe is how advanced players play this stuff without looking at their hands. That seems so impossibly out of reach.
@JeremySiskind7 ай бұрын
That's the least of our worries! 😉 Kidding/not kidding...but I would say that I encourage my students to get away from looking at their hands as soon as possible.
@alexgalo78747 ай бұрын
I'll give it a go. Thanks.@@JeremySiskind
@patrickdevlin85537 ай бұрын
As a not-newbie but still-baby jazz piano player, I'd encourage you to keep at it. You'll be able to intuitively feel all sorts of surprising chords in your hand soon enough!
@MabookaMabooka3 ай бұрын
Just one question remaining: what is it that you played at @20:13 ... @20:16 ?)
@joshuatessler37042 жыл бұрын
Such fantastic content, PLEASE tell me you're still teaching at that local community college. SUCH A STEAL, I wish I could enroll haha!!
@JeremySiskind2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Classes start again August 21. Learn more at www.JeremySiskind.com/jazzclass/
@richbergeron7224 Жыл бұрын
What level does your book start at would you say?
@richbergeron7224 Жыл бұрын
And thank you so very much for your great video.
@JeremySiskind Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your interest! There are three different books. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book one) is for somebody who plays piano but has no jazz experience. Jazz Piano Fundamentals (book two) is designed for somebody with about a year to two years of jazz piano experience. Playing Solo Jazz Piano is a survey of different piano methods that is best for more advanced players.
@richbergeron7224 Жыл бұрын
@@JeremySiskind well that’s not me. Added Fundamentals 1 to my cart. Too many holes in my playing for 2. Thanks again