same here

+Фанис Насыров Awesome! Thanks!

+Mr. Razzie Binx Razzie, it gives me so much pleasure that's hard to explain. But I love hearing from you and I consider you one of my best fans, and friends forever. Thanks!

+Christian A. Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoy them because I take joy in making them. Also I learn a lot by doing these videos because teaching is an art that one can learn from through the process of doing it. It's paramount to get feedback, so thanks for that.

I send you a zillion "thank yous" for you stupendous compliments...you are a true friend... that I would wish to know and meet in person.Please send me your story. Yours, KH

Dear Brian....this is fun for me and I learn a lot by doing it. Every video requires some research, as well as planning, preparation and practice. So, you see, I enjoy the process. But without your feedback...it's meaningless. Thanks so much!

+ALBERTO MACEDO Thank you much for your generous and kind words. We were in Puerto Vallarta 2 years ago and we enjoyed ourselves so much and the people there were very friendly and welcoming. So I appreciate your writing to me.... and please keep watching!

+pete tee I don't think I will, but I have a slight case of tendonitis , so you won't be seeing any new videos for a while. We're taking a trip to NC next week, for a month, but you'll still be hearing from me. Thanks so much for keeping in touch!

Mejor dicho, no puede ser y soy guitarrista y me fascinan sus vídeos, ojala hubiesen más canales así de guitarra jazz.

Yes...I tried to stop doing that...but it was distracting to try to not do it...so I just let things flow...hope it's okay...if it helps me to play better.

I wish I could underbreath sing while playing. I feel like it would help my improvisation but , I play trombone.

you can do it on trombone too! You'll know that the note you're playing isn't the one you wanted if you get multiphonics.

The under breath was something Errol Garner use to do as well

@@burtonwheeler8241you hear so many jazz pianists do it. Heard Oscar Peterson do it aswel for example.

You honor me, and those a very kind words. I hope you will enjoy more of my piano tutorials. All the best.

Glad to hear it!

+Bill Pappas Great to hear from you , Bill, I hope you are enjoying your music and will still keep watching my videos, many thanks.

Hi,James, that's a great comment and much appreciated. Making my lessons approachable and inspirational is a high standard to achieve.... so I thank you so much!

+Dman82499 I'm glad you heard it and that I could hip you to it...it's a big part of the "jazz sound".

+Phill Dwyer Phil, I'm so glad to hear that , because that's what I'm trying to do. I want to relate to those who cannot read music , so thanks!

Thanks, Dr. Michael, for the great feedback and affirmation. This helps me, in a big way, to keep going!

Thanks so much!.... for confirming that my knowledge and contribution is appreciated. That's all I need, to keep going.

+AnEnormousBBFan There's many written out solos in my book. I've transcribed solos in my past and they are helpful. You realize...that you can buy books of solo transcriptions.... but they're only a means to an end. You need to really learn how to improvise from your own point of reference. So I should put up some more basic improv theory vids. Improvisation is definitely the most fun (and risky ) part of playing jazz. I'd like to help you get to that really fun part. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdl0gLKYsdCniHU.html

+Kent Hewitt Thank you!

+Jarrod Leong That's a great comment....thanks so much for taking the time to write to me with such nice words.

Wishing you a great summer...and don't forget to "smell the roses." This is a separate time in my life...we must always cherish those times, because they may never come again.

Great to hear that!

Kerry, if you're having fun then you've learn one of the most important principles of life. Like a child. Unfortunately it most often alludes us.

Besides hearing from folks around the worl...It's a pleasure and I learn things by doing these videos.

Thanks so much!

Thanks for telling me!

It is my pleasure and I hope you know your comment means a lot to me...best wishes!

Wish I could be a teen again....but sorry, it was better in the 1960's!

Thanks so much for a great comment!

Thanks for the kind words, Regiane, helps me to keep going, with your encouragement.

Thanks for the nice comment…..I always improvise whatever I do.

Great to hear your words!

+Richard Lovegrove Special thanks for appreciating my quote...you're the 1st person to tell me that!

+pnojazz I'm grateful hearing that my videos are useful. Please keep watching and writing to me...many thanks!

Humble thanks and appreciation!

Thanks for telling me and the support!

Great...one of the all time top jazz tunes!

Thanks for the comment!

Thanks Lovely!...love your comment!

+Adrian Gyimesi Thanks for letting me know!

You are very welcome

Never too late! Thanks for the affirmation...keep watching!

+Yurgen Murgens Thanks so much. Your support and affirmation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

I liked telling that story!

Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the compliment!

+Nadav Senbetu Thanks for taking the time to write. Much appreciated!

+Angeli Alvares Angeli, wow!, how do I respond to such eloquently worded compliments? I have always had a great admiration for writers and have known a few personally, and now I am very grateful to know you. Please write to me sometime at kenthewitt@hotmail.com. I'd love to hear your story. With appreciation, Kent

Thanks so much!

+David Gerber Thanks for pointing that fact out. I have played that tune but I did not realize that fact. So please keep watching and keep in touch.

​@@KentHewittpiano88@davidgerber9317 Hi guys--A little late for the train(ing)--just revisiting this tune. I have your book too Kent! In that opening phrase I also heard Robbin's Nest (by Illinois Jacquet--had a chance to play w/ him when he was guest artist with our college jazz band). But also, I heard in that opening phrase the lyric and melody of "I took a trip on a train..." (from the tune "I Thought About You")...which I think was Kent's jazz subconscious coming up with a quote on a related train theme! (Also Kent, re your YT Screen Name--"KentHewittpiano88"--were there already 87 other KentHewittpiano's, so you had to use #88!?! 😄🎹)

Thank you!

I appreciate the comment!

Thanks so much for the quote!

I appreciate your writing and telling me, Henk. If you enjoy the process and can get some fun out of practicing, it can be very rewarding. If you get good enough to play with other musicians, you will learn a lot and have even more fun. Good luck with all of it!

Thanks again, Rene...I appreciate the positive and enthusiastic support!

+Marco Pellegatti I'm very glad to hear from you, and know that, in some way, my videos are a help. Playing jazz is challenging but fun and an outlet for one's creativity. It would be great to visit Brazil someday, I love the music of Jobim...maybe a video to do in the future.

Many thanks!

Thanks for listening and writing.

Thanks!

I hope to visit the Netherlands someday. In jazz lingo..."You cats are very groovy!"

Thank you!!

Cool!

+Spero Jildeh Awesome comment!

Thank you too!

My parents didn't come to my gigs and didn't understand jazz. I had to find my own way...I appreciate how you feel, bro!

I used just a lead sheet...I didn't write a score but I have a solo for this song in my book, and also on my website.

Thanks!

+Marco Farina Many thanks for telling me! This keeps me going.

That's what we say to our buddies after a good solo...BOSS!

I can't believe you answered me !!!! Thanks for your attention Mr. EAGLE...

+Snipe Camp Hey Snipe! ...Easy...I get giddy when aficionados send me cool riffs!

Kent Hewitt Yo yo yo, call me patrick or patty as my friends have named me haha, Im obsessed with your videos and music.. How difficult do you think it'd be to blues up the heart and soul tune? Id love to see it be done *hint hint* Im learning myself to play piano, find it difficult to learn from teachers who teach grades ect. so ive taught myself by ear and sight... The youtube cool slow motion option helps me see what notes youre playing and create some cools tunes myself :)

+Claiton tesch Sorry, I forgot that you have the book, but many thanks!

I do not have it yet. But I will!!!! :)

Woody's one of my favorite characters...so thank you for the compliment.... and please keep watching and writing!

+Maryann Fasnacht Thanks for the requests. I put them all in a TO DO list. It will be a while, however, because it's a huge list (does that mean I'm popular?) and we're going away on vacation for a month. Keep watching; and thanks!

+Marcelo Danza That's a great request and I will put it on my TO-DO list. That list is getting huge but it gives me things to aspire to. Thanks!

Bravo to you for the comment!

Elias, sure! My setup is very simple...I'm very low- tech. I use an (old) boom mic stand with a camera mount attached to a Canon Powershot S95. This was a real find. It's a very good compact camera, very lightweight, and actually I prefer it over our more expensive Pentax. It does all the video and audio for my tutorials. Of course the difference is the pianos: We are fortunate to have a 1905 rebuilt Mason and Hamlin Model AA Grand, a real beauty in Brazilian rosewood with the heavy antique legs. It has amazing tone. I'm not spoiled...we waited a lifetime to have a piano like this. The other piano in the "woodshed" is a little gem...a 1972 U1 Yamaha upright with a mahogany case, made in Japan. I love this piano, especially the action. We're both pianists (she-plays classical) so we have the Yamaha in a soundproof room. Thanks so much for the inquiry and compliments!

Kent Hewitt Thanks so much for your reply and good information. Even though I have been playing the piano for many years since I was a kid I have learned and still learning some new jazz techniques from your KZfaq classes. Love jazz a lot, please keep doing what your doing on KZfaq as long as possible. Your a great pianist. All the best, hope to catch one of your live shows if possible. Elias Negash

You question would require a very long answer, maybe even a tutorial. However if you watch all my videos, I believe you find answers to your questions. Start with the Easy Jazz Lessons and Jazz Scales Tutorials. They can be found if you go to my channel page and click on Playlists here: kzfaq.info/love/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

Thank you so much for your advice. I will check all your videos. Love them. 😎

Henrik Baranyay use ur ear to find phrases that sound right to u

+rishi mack Hi Rishi, Fingering is such a personal thing and I only make suggestions. Please watch this video and download the score on my website to see the fingering all written out. Also write to me if you have a specific fingering issue and I would be happy to help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMyeerFeprTNkoU.html Also I have a fingering exercise written out for all the major scales. It's at home and we're away on vacation and we'll be away until 5/23, I'd be happy to forward after that.

Cool...thanks!

Many thanks!!

Thanks for the affirmation. Your encouragement keeps me going and this venue is great 'cause I can (work) at home.

Don't forget that Erroll, Ahmad, Oscar, AND Keith all hummed over their playing....it something that's hard to control (although I try!) Thanks!

It's cool - means you're in the zone - love it.......now if the Herbmeister joined in, that might be more problematic....:-)

+Bill Hassell I did realize that after I made the video. But I put Billy's name on the score on my website and included it in the description. The song has such a strong association with The Duke (probably his signature song) that I figured it was okay. (you caught me!) Thanks!

No worries man, thanks for the awesome tuts

Yes, the #5 in the voicing supports the b9 on the target tone...good observation!

My Romance...Rodgers and Hart. It's from my album "Time On My Hands". Thanks!

Not really upper structure, just am arpeggio starting on the 9th and ending on a 9th the octave below and then ascending chromatically. It's built right on a D chord with the major 9th emphasized.

Watch my beginner series in order...located on my channel page here: kzfaq.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

You'll need a video to answer that question. Here's a link to my videos on improvisation kzfaq.info/sun/PLFuMibnl_h5bA7Um3IZ38R1kelnoRTPYc I also have a category on scales.

Hi Ness, I'm in FL. The website is down hopefully temporarily. As soon as I can resolve the problem I'll send you the link. Thanks!

Thanks for getting back to me so promptly Kent - and I'll keep a look out for when your site is 'live' again. Much appreciated! Ness

Go to the old website for scores. old.kenthewitt.com/ I have to load them to the new website using WordPress editing and it will take some study.

@@KentHewittpiano88 hello Kent - thanks for giving me the old website address. Coincidentally, I happen to be a Wordpress developer with 13 years' experience (vallar.biz). I'd be happy to assist you in migrating all your content to the new website. Let me know if you can use my help. thanks :-)

That's a great question, like any great questions, that respond with a yes and no. I would say try to do both...in other words, try writing out some solos and learn them really well. Then as a next step try playing them, but varying some of the notes or rhythm. Then take it to the next step, and continue until you've created a whole new solo. Then try to improvise....It's a cool method, I think. I wrote out solos or transcribed them early on, then when I got better at it, I eventually was able to improvise in a more quality or intelligent manner.

+Kent Hewitt that was a perfect answer, thank you for sharing your knowledge with a bunch of strangers, im learning a lot from your videos

+pete tee R and R, some swimming , and just take a good break. I've had it before and it's tough to get through, but I managed. Thanks!