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by Brenden Lowe : Professional Jazz Pianist and Jazz Piano Educator
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- Mar 25, 202626 min
Why Your Jazz Piano Improvisation Isn’t Improving (8 Common Mistakes)
Struggling to make your improvisation sound natural, confident, or truly “jazzy”? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the most common mistakes I see students make when learning jazz piano improvisation — mistakes that quietly stall progress even when you’re practicing regularly. If your solos feel random, stiff, overly complex, or stuck at the same level, one or more of these issues is probably at play. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why improvising without clear tools leads to guessing instead of music - How rhythm (not notes) is the real foundation of great solos - Why playing two hands together too early can slow your development - The crucial difference between group improvisation and solo piano improvisation - Why mastering fundamentals matters more than learning advanced tricks - How trying to sound “fancy” often backfires - Why practicing only on full tunes limits growth - The importance of understanding the three core improvisation languages: blues, bebop, and modern This episode is about clarity — helping you identify what may be holding you back and giving you a more direct path forward. If you’re serious about improving your jazz piano skills, these insights can save you months or even years of frustration. Ready to Commit? If you’re ready for a complete step-by-step system for mastering improvisation, comping, and solo piano, check out Proficient Jazz Pianist (PJP). It’s the foundation program I use to help students build real skills without guessing what to practice: Learn more here: http://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp Not quite ready yet? Start with the FREE Jazz Piano Roadmap. It breaks down the three core goals of jazz piano and exactly what tools you need to develop each one: https://jazzpianoschool.com/roadmap Stay connected: Website: https://jazzpianoschool.com
- Mar 18, 202626 min
4 Things That Actually Build Confidence at Jazz Piano
Most jazz pianists think confidence comes after they get better. It doesn’t. Confidence is built intentionally — through depth, constraints, measurable progress, and exposure to the areas you tend to avoid. In this episode, I break down four practical ways to build real, grounded confidence at the piano: • Stay in one lane long enough to build familiarity • Practice under constraints to reduce hesitation • Create measurable proof in every session • Do more of what you’re avoiding If you’ve ever felt like you’re guessing when you sit down to play — even after practicing — this episode will help you recalibrate your approach. Confidence isn’t loud. It’s quiet certainty. Ready to Commit? If you’re ready for a complete step-by-step system for mastering improvisation, comping, and solo piano, check out Proficient Jazz Pianist (PJP). It’s the foundation program I use to help students build real skills without guessing what to practice: Learn more here: http://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp Not quite ready yet? Start with the FREE Jazz Piano Roadmap. It breaks down the three core goals of jazz piano and exactly what tools you need to develop each one: https://jazzpianoschool.com/roadmap If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review — it helps more serious jazz pianists find structured education instead of random information overload.
- Feb 19, 202628 min
Why Practicing More Isn’t Making You Better (And What Actually Does)
Most jazz pianists don’t struggle because they aren’t practicing — they struggle because their why, what, and how are misaligned. Most jazz pianists aren’t stuck because they’re lazy. They’re stuck because they’re working hard on the wrong things. In this episode, I break down the three hidden reasons practicing more often can actually make you feel worse instead of better: • Why you practice • What you practice • How you practice When those three aren’t aligned, effort turns into frustration instead of confidence. We’ll talk about: • Why practicing for relief leads to burnout • Why switching topics kills momentum • Why more information doesn’t equal progress • Why attention matters more than time If you’ve ever practiced consistently but still felt unclear or behind, this episode will help you recalibrate. Want a Clear Path? If you’re not sure what to focus on next, download the free Jazz Piano Roadmap: https://jazzpianoschool.com/roadmap If you’re ready for structured progression through comping, solo piano, and improvisation, check out Proficient Jazz Pianist: https://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp
- Feb 11, 202616 min
Why Working Harder Isn't Fixing Your Jazz Piano Playing
Most jazz pianists aren’t stuck because they’re lazy. They’re stuck because they’re working very hard on the wrong things. In this episode, I talk about why putting in more hours doesn’t always lead to better results — and why that gap between effort and progress can feel absolutely crushing. I share personal experiences from my own journey (both in jazz piano and beyond) and explain what’s really happening when you’re practicing consistently but still feel stuck. Proficient Jazz Pianist (PJP), is the complete step-by-step system for building real jazz piano skills — comping, solo piano, and improvisation — without jumping between random lessons or getting lost in information overload. If you want a clear, structured path for what to practice and how to turn what you already know into something playable, you can learn more here: http://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp More ways to stay connected: Website: #JazzPiano #MusicPractice #FocusedPractice #CreativeGrowth #JazzPianoSchool #ProficientJazzPianist
- Jan 25, 202619 min
What I Remind Myself When I Feel Behind
Ever feel like you should be further along by now — in your playing, your work, or your life? I feel that way too. In this audio-only episode, I share one simple reminder I come back to whenever progress feels slower than I expected. It’s something I see constantly with jazz piano students — and something I have to practice myself just as much. I also share a few important updates about the current structure of Jazz Piano School and why I’ve simplified everything around one clear path forward. In this episode, I talk about: • Why we consistently underestimate how long meaningful progress takes • How rushing the process often creates more frustration, not better results • What real, sustainable growth actually looks like over time • The mindset shift that helps you stay patient and consistent • Why Proficient Jazz Pianist (PJP) is now the single starting point inside Jazz Piano School This is a reflective episode — less about tactics, more about perspective. If you’ve been feeling behind, stuck, or discouraged, this one’s meant to steady you and help you keep going. Proficient Jazz Pianist (PJP) The complete step-by-step system for building real jazz piano skills — comping, solo piano, and improvisation — without bouncing between random lessons or shortcuts. This is now the only program I sell, and it’s the foundation for everything inside Jazz Piano School: http://jazzpianoschool.com/pjp More ways to stay connected: Website: https://jazzpianoschool.com #JazzPiano #MusicPractice #CreativeProcess #FeelingBehind #LongTermGrowth #JazzPianoSchool #ProficientJazzPianist
- Nov 28, 202526 min
Improvisation Paths: Blues, Bebop, Modern
What kind of improviser do you want to become? In this episode, I break down the three primary stylistic paths.
- Nov 24, 202534 min
The Real Path To Jazz Piano Improvisation
The Real Path To Jazz Piano Improvisation
- Nov 20, 202527 min
Why You Shouldn’t Start Jazz Improv With Scales
Why You Shouldn’t Start Jazz Improv With Scales
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About Jazz Piano School
Have you tried learning jazz piano before and felt frustrated? I created Jazz Piano School to provide a roadmap that would enable to learn jazz piano with ease and success. Learning jazz piano can be like navigating through a dark forest without light. In this podcast I will educate you using Jazz Piano School's learning category system of, Technique, Theory, Repertoire, and Improvisation. I also include interviews from well known jazz pianists such as Eric Reed, and provide analysis to solo's. Jazz Piano School is dedicated to bringing you the highest and most structured jazz piano education so that you may learn and progress with ease. Feel free to visit our website at jazzpianoschool.com for more!
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